Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Castelletto “Vigna Pressenda” DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 01/04/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Impressive complexity and fruit presence on the nose with ripe, spiced red plums, cherries and fresh cedary oak, leading to a palate with some handy weight. Good flow of fruit and tannins that carry the finish long. Try from 2022.” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018 |
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Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna Sori Ginestra” DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 01/04/2018 | 95 | ||||||
Verbiage“Light, bright poached strawberries with blood oranges. There are also sweetly herbal accents and upbeat oak leading to a palate with a crunchy texture. Fluid, smooth build into the finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018 |
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Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio DOCG | 2013 | Vinous | 01/04/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2013 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio is powerful and deep, with quite a bit of tannic spine lurking beneath. Wild cherry, game, smoke, chalk, white pepper and sage are some of the many notes that give the 2013 its aromatically bright and lifted profile. The 2013 is a bit light on the palate, but it makes up for that with its superb persistence. All the elements are very nicely balanced in this deceptively mid-weight Vino Nobile.” – Antonio Galloni, VInous, Apr. 20181 |
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Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna del Gris” DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 01/04/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“The attractive spiced maraschino and red cherries with sweet earthy notes make a classic impression. Quite an assertive tannin chew and a succulent surging acid-fueled finish. Handy wine, which is nicely interpreted. Try from 2022.” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018 |
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Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio DOCG | 2013 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2018 | 94 | ||||||
VerbiageCellar Selection “Made entirely with Sangiovese, this full-bodied red opens with aromas of wild berry, exotic spice, aromatic herb and a whiff of fragrant blue flower. It’s elegant and structured, with a youthful tension that underscores juicy wild cherry, raspberry compote, cinnamon and a hint of pipe tobacco. Fresh acidity lends balance while fine-grained tannins provide polished support. It’s already tempting but will develop even more complexity with cellaring. Drink 2018-2033.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2018 |
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Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Mosconi “Vigna Ped” DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 01/04/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Ripe red cherries with roses and some sweetly spicy oak. A hint of orange peel, too. The palate has a fine thread of tannins and a core of chalky, fresh red plums. Try from 2020.” – James Suckling, Apr. 1, 2018 |
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Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | 2014 | Vinous | 01/04/2018 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“Boscarelli’s 2014 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano speaks with a sense of power and gravitas, even in this challenging vintage. Although the 2014 is not as naturally deep as it is in most vintages, the 2014 nevertheless manages to convey the essence of the house style. Wild cherry, grilled herb, anise, menthol and dried rose petal lead into the potent finish in this super-expressive, yet distinctly mid-weight Vino Nobile.” – Antonio Galloni, VInous, Apr. 20181 |
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Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | 2014 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Wild berry, dark culinary spice, purple flower and a whiff of aromatic herb are some of the aromas you’ll find on this vibrant red. The elegant medium-bodied palate shows pomegranate, tart cherry, clove and star anise alongside bright acidity and polished tannins. Drink over the next several years.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2018 |
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Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva “Sotto Casa” DOCG | 2013 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2018 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Fragrant blue flower, wild herb, pipe tobacco and black-plum aromas waft out of the glass. Elegant and concentrated, the smooth delicious palate delivers juicy black cherry, raspberry preserve and licorice offset by well-knit, velvety tannins. Drink through 2025.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2018 |
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Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG | 2013 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2018 | 92 | ||||||
VerbiageCellar Selection “Exotic spice, pressed violet and woodland-berry aromas create an inviting bouquet. The linear elegant palate delivers tart cherry, strawberry, licorice and white pepper while bright acidity and firm refined tannins provide balance and support. A note of orange zest closes the finish. It’s still young so give it time to fully blossom. Drink 2019-2028.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2018 |