Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Marcarini | Barolo Brunate DOCG | 2011 | James Suckling | 01/04/2015 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“A rich and flavorful red with plum, dried orange peel and a chocolate finish. Full body, round tannins and a savory finish. Better in 2018.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015 |
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| Marcarini | Barolo La Serra DOCG | 2011 | James Suckling | 01/04/2015 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“A red with a beautiful depth of fruit plus orange peel and walnut character. Full body, round tannins and a clean finish. Needs time to soften. Better in 2018.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015 |
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| Fantini | Casale Vecchio Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG | 2013 | Wine Spectator | 01/04/2015 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“A stylish, medium-bodied red, with oak-laced flavors of boysenberry, mocha, gumdrop and smoke, backed by lightly chewy and supple tannins. Drink now through 2020. 20,000 cases made.” –AN, Wine Spectator Apr. 30, 2015 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna Sori Ginestra” DOCG | 2011 | James Suckling | 01/04/2015 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Lots of dried fruits with mushroom and spice. Hints of oak. Full-bodied, chewy and structured. Needs at least three or four years of bottle age.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna Sori Ginestra” DOCG | 2010 | Decanter | 01/04/2015 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Pure, penetrating aromas and flavors of liquorice, dark cherry, and earthy tones. It has an attractive, supple texture with sweet and sour fruit flavors. Spicy notes to finish.” – Decanter, Apr. 2015 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna del Gris” DOCG | 2011 | James Suckling | 01/04/2015 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“A firm and silky red with dark fruits, mineral and light walnut character. Medium to full body, very silky and a pretty finish. Such elegance and finesse. Better than 2010. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Mosconi “Vigna Ped” DOCG | 2011 | James Suckling | 01/04/2015 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“A juicy red with a full body, spice and dried fruit character. Full and balanced with delicious fruit and a fresh finish. So hard not to drink now but better in 2018. Like it slightly better than 2010.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015 |
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| Fantini | Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture DOC | 2009 | Wine Spectator | 01/04/2015 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Mocha, sweet brown bread and vanilla notes accent the flavors of creamed boysenberry, black licorice drop and herbed black olive in this juicy red, with plush tannins. A modern style, but the oak finds enough fleshy flavor for balance. Smoke and graphite hints linger on the chewy finish. Drink now through 2025. 5,000 cases made.”—A.N., WIne Spectator, Apr. 2015 |
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| Fantini | Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture DOC | 2012 | Wine Spectator | 01/04/2015 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“Accents of mocha and sweet brown bread lead the way in this fleshy red, layered with chewy tannins and flavors of sun-dried black cherry and strawberry, licorice and graphite. Mediumbodied, with a juicy, spiced finish. Drink now through 2022. 15,000 cases made.” —A.N., Wine Spectator, Apr. 2015 |
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| Fuligni | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2010 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2015 | 96 | ||||||
VerbiageCellar Selection “This opens with aromas of blue flower, red berry, menthol and baking spice. The delicious palate delivers juicy red cherry, crushed plum, cinnamon, white pepper and mineral. Impeccably balanced with polished tannins and freshness, it impresses for its combination of intensity and elegance. Drink 2018-2028.” Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2015 |
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