Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | 2013 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2017 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Fresh and linear, this opens with fragrant purple flower, red berry and new leather scents. The firm, youthfully austere palate is loaded with finesse, offering crunchy red cherry, fresh strawberry and licorice notes with taut, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Give it time to unwind and fully develop. Drink 2019–2028.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2017 |
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Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva “Sotto Casa” DOCG | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2017 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Ripe black-skinned berry, plum, new leather and balsamic aromas lift out of the glass. The polished palate shows red berry, oak, espresso and licorice notes, framed by fine-grained tannins that leave a firm finish. Drink 2020–2027.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2017 |
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Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2017 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“This structured red offers plum, violet, toast, balsamic and menthol aromas. The taut palate delivers red cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and orange zest flavors, set against fine-grained tannins. An espresso note closes the finish.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2017 |
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Fuligni | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2017 | 95 | ||||||
VerbiageCellar Selection “Forest floor, aromatic herb, dark spice and eucalyptus aromas come together with a floral twist. Bright and elegant, the palate shows succulent wild cherry, white pepper, star anise and chopped mint flavors. With its taut, fine-grained tannins and firm acidity, it needs time to unwind and fully develop. Drink 2022–2032.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2017 |
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Fuligni | Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG | 2010 | Wine & Spirits | 01/04/2017 | 95 | ||||||
Verbiage“Fuligni’s 25 acres of vines face east-southeast on stony slopes just to the north of the town of Montalcino. Maria Flora Fuligni and her nephew, Roberto, make a Riserva in top vintages, selecting barrels primarily from their older-vine plots. The 2010 Riserva opens with cool floral notes and a hint of eucalyptus, and unfolds with layers of fresh cherry and baking spices. The flavors wash over smooth tannins, gaining intensity as the wine sits in the glass, picking up complex notes of savory herbs, orange peel and tobacco. Poised and elegant, it will gain further complexity with a few more years in the cellar.” – Wine & Spirits, Apr. 1, 2017 |
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Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2017 | 98 | ||||||
VerbiageCellar Selection “Immensely inviting, this opens with fragrant pipe tobacco, crushed berry, new leather and pressed violet aromas. On the palate, firm, refined tannins underpin juicy black cherry, raspberry and cinnamon flavors, while orange zest accents and an energizing mineral note lift the finish. It’s beautifully balanced with bright acidity and will reward a bit of cellaring. Drink 2020–2032.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2017 |
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Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2011 | Wine & Spirits | 01/04/2017 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Fuligni’s 2011 shows good freshness for the warm vintage, with delicate floral scents that lead into flavors of red cherry and pomegranate, all of it laced together by fine-grained tannins. It maintains a cool red-fruit character as notes of wild herbs and raspberry seed emerge, leading to an energetic and lifted finish.” – Wine & Spirits, Apr. 1, 2017 |
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Matané | Primitivo Puglia IGT | 2015 | Wine Spectator | 31/03/2017 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“This is medium-bodied and expressive, with ground coffee, vanilla and rich smoke notes layered with ripe dried strawberry and cherry flavors. Offers a well-spiced, chewy finish. Drink now through 2020. 3,330 cases made.” -A.N., Wine Spectator, Apr. 2017 |
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Fantini | Pipoli Aglianico del Vulture DOC | 2014 | Ambassador | 31/03/2017 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Elegant approach, fine yet evident tannins, soft mouthfeel, focus on blackberry and mocha flavors.” –Dick Rosano Mar. 2017 |
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Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2012 | Vinous | 31/03/2017 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Fuligni’s 25 acres of vines face east-southeast on stony slopes just to the north of the town of Montalcino. [The late] Maria Flora Fuligni and her nephew, Roberto, make a Riserva in top vintages, selecting barrels primarily from their older-vine plots. The 2010 Riserva opens with cool floral notes and a hint of eucalyptus, and unfolds with layers of fresh cherry and baking spices. The flavors wash over smooth tannins, gaining intensity as the wine sits in the glass, picking up complex notes of savory herbs, orange peel and tobacco. Poised and elegant, it will gain further complexity with a few more years in the cellar.” Modify review” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar. 31. 2017 |