Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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Fuligni | Rosso di Montalcino Ginestreto DOC | 2013 | Vinous | 01/02/2016 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2013 Rosso di Montalcino Ginestreto boasts striking depth and overall nuance, along with the pedigree of a truly important vintage. Sweet tobacco, orange peel, spice and white pepper add gorgeous aromatic lift as this plump, juicy Rosso shows off its alluring personality.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2016 |
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Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2011 | Vinous | 01/02/2016 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the classiest wines of the vintage. Macerated cherry, cinnamon, orange peel and spice notes are all fused together in a succulent, impeccably alanced Brunello endowed with fabulous balance, knock-out aromatics and remarkable grace. Costanti’s 2011 is a rare Brunello from this vintage that has enough structure to age for a number of years. Its class and pedigree are evident, even at this early stage. The 2011 spent a year in tonneau and two years in cask. There will be no 2011 Riserva.” -Antoino Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2016 |
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Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG | 2010 | Vinous | 01/02/2016 | 98 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is fabulous. Dark cherry, lavender, mint, hard candy and a host of balsamic-inflected notes soar from the glass as this towering, structured Rivera shows off its personality. This is one of the more tannic, backward Riserva of the vintage. As such, demands patience. Just as extraordinary as it was last year, the Riserva once again shows just how magical this vintage was for Andrea Costanti.” -Antoino Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2016 |
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Conti Costanti | Rosso di Montalcino DOC | 2014 | Vinous | 01/02/2016 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Costanti’s 2014 Rosso di Montalcino is very pretty. Sweet red cherry, raspberry and floral notes are nicely delineated throughout, while the freshness of the vintage adds notable brightness. Drink this light to medium-bodied Rosso over the next few years. The 2014 spent ten months in neutral 500-liter French oak barrels.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2016 |
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2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/02/2016 | 88 | ||||||||
Verbiage“Crushed violet, red berry, mint and menthol aromas lead the nose. The firm palate offers dried red cherry, raw strawberry, licorice, white pepper and sage alongside grippy tannins that leave an astringent finish. Give the tannins a few more years to unclench then enjoy before the remaining fruit fades.” — Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 2016 |
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Poderi Einaudi | Barolo Cannubi DOCG | 2011 | Gambero Rosso | 01/01/2016 | |||||||
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Le Casematte | Faro DOC | 2013 | Gambero Rosso | 01/01/2016 | |||||||
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Ferghettina | Franciacorta Extra Brut DOCG | 2009 | Gambero Rosso | 01/01/2016 | |||||||
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Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio DOCG | 2011 | Gambero Rosso | 01/01/2016 | |||||||
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Fantini | Pipoli Aglianico del Vulture DOC | 2013 | Wine Spectator | 01/01/2016 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“Well-knit and fresh, with dusty tannins and ground spice layered with flavors of crushed mulberry, mocha, bergamot and herbes de Provence. Silky in texture and appealing, this is lightly juicy through to the expressive finish. Drink now through 2021. 15,000 cases made.” –A.N., WIne Spectator, Jun 2016 |