Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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Private: Torraccia del Piantavigna | Erbavoglio Colline Novaresi Bianco DOC | 2019 | James Suckling | 04/08/2020 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiageA soft-textured white with dried mango and apple character and hints of cider. It’s tangy and edgy on the palate with a fruity finish. Bitter lemon in the after taste. Fun and different. 100% erbaluce. Drink now. |
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Private: Torraccia del Piantavigna | Gattinara DOCG | 2007 | James Suckling | 04/08/2020 | 93 | ||||||
VerbiageThis is really showing beautifully now with age. Hazelnuts and dried flowers bolster the ripe fruit and spice. It’s full-bodied with round tannins and a fresh finish. Drink and enjoy. |
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Vigneti del Vulture | Pipoli Greco-Fiano Basilicata IGT | 2019 | Luca Maroni | 04/08/2020 | 94 | ||||||
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Private: Torraccia del Piantavigna | Barlàn Colline Novaresi Rosé DOC | 2019 | James Suckling | 04/08/2020 | 91 | ||||||
VerbiageA crisp nebbiolo rosé with strawberry and light plum character and some minerality. It’s medium-bodied, clean and steely. Drink now. |
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Ronco dei Tassi | Ribolla Gialla Collio DOC | 2019 | Wine Enthusiast | 02/08/2020 | 89 | ||||||
VerbiageLightly scented, this opens with delicate aromas of spring field flowers and white stone fruit. On the vibrant palate, crisp acidity accompanies ripe yellow pear, white peach and a hint of ginger. KERIN O’KEEFE |
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Ronco dei Tassi | Malvasia Collio DOC | 2019 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/08/2020 | 91 | ||||||
VerbiageAromas of yellow stone fruit, Alpine herb and wet stone shape the nose. Reflecting the aromas, the medium-bodied, rounded palate offers peach, yellow apple and mature grapefruit before a flinty finish. Tangy acidity keeps it juicy. KERIN O’KEEFE |
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Ronco dei Tassi | Friulano Collio DOC | 2019 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/08/2020 | 91 | ||||||
VerbiageDelicate scents evoking yellow peach, citrus, and spring blossom aromas come together on this savory, enveloping white. The fresh, medium-bodied palate shows ripe pear, grapefruit, apricot and a hint of fresh bread dough alongside tangy acidity. It closes on a hazelnut note. KERIN O’KEEFE |
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Ronco dei Tassi | Collio Bianco Fosarin DOC | 2018 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/08/2020 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiageGraphite, yellow apple and freshly baked bread aromas escape the glass. On the medium-bodied, elegantly structured palate, vibrant acidity accompanies yellow peach, lemon drop candy and grapefruit before a toasted almond close. KERIN O’KEEFE |
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Ronco dei Tassi | Pinot Grigio Collio DOC | 2019 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/08/2020 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiageAromas of hawthorn, white stone fruit and green melon jump out of the glass along with a whiff of bread dough on this expressive white. Round and juicy, the bright palate offers ripe pear, honeydew and lemon drop candy before a bitter almond close. It’s a savory expression of Pinot Grigio. KERIN O’KEEFE |
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Private: Torraccia del Piantavigna | Ghemme DOCG | 2015 | James Suckling | 01/08/2020 | 91 | ||||||
VerbiageTangy and fresh with a pretty core of strawberries and light almonds. It’s medium-bodied with firm, silky tannins and a pretty finish. Drink in 2023 and onwards. |