Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2009 | James Suckling | 13/02/2014 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Soft and fruity with a pretty balance of plum, chocolate and walnuts, following through to a medium to full body with soft tannins and a delicious finish. Drink or hold.” -James Suckling, Mar. 2014 |
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| Fuligni | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2009 | James Suckling | 08/02/2014 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“This is all finesse, with sweet strawberry and hints of citrus fruit. Full body, refined tannins and a silky-textured finish. Very fine indeed. One of my favorite producers, as always. Better in 2015.” _James Suckling, Mar, 2014 |
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| Tenuta Bellafonte | Montefalco Sagrantino “Collenottolo” DOCG | 2009 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/02/2014 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Fermented with only wild yeasts and aged in large Slavonian casks, this is a bold and delicious wine, delivering earthy aromas of tilled soil, spice and berry. The palate delivers layers of blackberry, dark cherry, cinnamon, white pepper and licorice alongside bracing but ripe tannins. This will age well and develop complexity. Drink 2019–2029.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 2014 |
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| Cascina Bongiovanni | Barolo “Pernanno” DOCG | 2009 | James Suckling | 12/01/2014 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Aromas of blackberries with hints of spices and dried fruits. Full body, chewy tannins and a delicious finish. Better after 2015.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014 |
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| Cascina Bongiovanni | Barolo DOCG | 2009 | James Suckling | 12/01/2014 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A soft and silky wine with a plum and hazelnut character. Full and round with soft tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Drink or hold.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo Cannubi DOCG | 2009 | James Suckling | 12/01/2014 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Delicate aromas of tar and roses with hints of cherries. Full body, with silky tannins and a delicate berry, cocoa and dried mushroom character. It’s very silky and fresh. Better in 2014.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014 |
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| Marcarini | Barolo Brunate DOCG | 2009 | James Suckling | 12/01/2014 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“A light colored Barolo with a wonderful mouthfeel with ripe fruit and soft, silky tannins. Full body with tangy acidity and lots of delicious fruit from mangos to berries. A joy to drink already but better in two or three years.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014 |
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| Marcarini | Barolo La Serra DOCG | 2009 | James Suckling | 12/01/2014 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Gorgeous aromas of plums, cedar and incense. Full body, velvety tannins and a delicately fruity finish. Firm yet polished and beautiful. A lovely texture to this. Better in 2015.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Ginestra “Vigna del Gris” DOCG | 2009 | James Suckling | 12/01/2014 | 95 | ||||||
Verbiage“Aromas of blueberries and hints of cedar and flowers. Full body, with fine and silky tannins and a long and beautiful finish. The center palate in this wine is so beautiful and seductive. There’s almost a peach undertone in the flavors. Better in 2016.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Mosconi “Vigna Ped” DOCG | 2009 | James Suckling | 12/01/2014 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Plenty of dried berries and flowers on the nose follow through to a full to medium body with firm and racy tannins and a long finish. This really builds on your palate. Better after 2015.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014 |
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