Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Mosconi “Vigna Ped” DOCG | 2010 | Wine Spectator | 30/11/2014 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“A dense, fleshy, concentrated version, with black cherry, plum and earth flavors. The tannins are prominent and the acidity vibrant, though this feels soft overall. Drink now through 2018. 12,500 cases made.” – B.S., Wine Spectator, Nov. 2014 |
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Fuligni | Rosso di Montalcino Ginestreto DOC | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 30/11/2014 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Enticing aromas of violet and rose, pressed powder and perfumed berries waft from the glass of this elegant wine. The juicy palate weaves together red cherry, strawberry, clove and cinnamon alongside fresh acidity and silky-smooth tannins. Balanced and enjoyable, this will make fine drinking now – 2017.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 2014 |
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Conti Costanti | Rosso di Montalcino DOC | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 30/11/2014 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“This bold Rosso brings together sensations of chocolate-covered cherries, prune, raisin and baking spices. These carry over to the palate along with subtle oak, vanilla espresso. It’s round, structured and ready to drink now.” -kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 2014 |
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Fuligni | Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG | 2007 | Decanter | 30/10/2014 | 96 | ||||||
Verbiage“The finest 2007 Brunellos from high ground, like this one, balance ripe and savory hawthorn berries with intense and very clearly defined, slim tannins. Brilliant.” -Decanter, Oct. 2014 |
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Fuligni | Rosso di Montalcino Ginestreto DOC | 2011 | Decanter | 30/10/2014 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Clean, uplifting flavors of just-crushed red cherry with a twist of mint. Lovely fluidity. Refreshing enough to enjoy without food.” – Decanter, Oct. 2014 |
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2011 | Vinous | 30/10/2014 | 92 | ||||||||
Verbiage“Crushed flowers, tobacco, sweet red cherries, kirsch, mint and spices are laced together in the 2011 Barbaresco Maria di Brun, the estate’s selection from Rio Sordo. Ca’ Romè gives the Maria di Brun a total of four years in oak, which tend to take with it some of the wine’s freshness. Today, the 2011 is tight and unyielding, I don’t see the Maria di Brun matching the best 2011s here, but time will tell.” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct. 2014 |
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Monte Antico | Monte Antico Toscana IGT | 2010 | James Suckling | 20/10/2014 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A red with lots of ripe plum, terracotta and chocolate character. Full to medium body, soft tannins and a juicy finish. Amazing quality for the money. Made from sangiovese, merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Delicious now. Screw cap.” -James Suckling, Oct. 2014 |
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Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | 2011 | Vinous | 04/10/2014 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Boscarelli’s 2011 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a gorgeous entry-level offering. Pliant and expressive on the palate, the 2011 is laced with dark red and black-toned fruit, flowers, mint and leather. Silky tannins support the nuanced finish.” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 3, 2014 |
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Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio DOCG | 2010 | Vinous | 03/10/2014 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2010 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Nocio dei Boscarelli is lifted and gracious in its aromatics, yet possesses lovely depth. Crushed flowers, sweet red stone fruits and mint are some of the notes that meld together in the glass. The 2010 is dense and tightly wound. Ideally, it needs at least a few years to fully come together.” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 3, 2014 |
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Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG | 2009 | Vinous | 03/10/2014 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“The darker, more powerful side of Sangiovese – known as Prugnolo Gentile in these parts – comes across in the 2009 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva. This is a decidedly imposing, structured wine built on intensity. Hints of smoke, earthiness, tobacco, licorice and leather add complexity, but the overall impression is mostly of rusticity.” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 3, 2014 |