Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
| Producer | Wine | Vintage | Publication | Date | Score | Detail | |||||
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| Pietradolce | Archineri Etna Rosso DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Extremely aromatic red with dried flowers, cream, citrus and plums. Hint of pumice, too. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a delicious finish. So drinkable now, but better in 2020.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Pietradolce | Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“Rather advanced already with an amber hue to the color. Medium to light body. Dried fruit and light cheese character. Pure nerello mascalese. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Pietradolce | Contrada Santo Spirito Etna Rosso DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Aromas of flowers and cedar with hints of dark fruit and lemon peel that follow through to a medium body, juicy fruit and tannins and a fresh finish. Pure nerello mascalese. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Pietradolce | Etna Rosso Barbagalli DOC | 2015 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Made from pure nerello mascalese, this soft and silky red with pretty leather, berries and chocolate, shows deep, terroir character. Smoky ash and pumice undertones to the dark fruit. Juicy and delicious. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Pietradolce | Etna Bianco DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Very fresh with a ton of lemon-blossom and lime-zest character and dynamic acidity that drives this sleek and linear carricante right through the long finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Pietradolce | Rosato DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“This is really beautiful with sliced peaches and hints of cream and strawberries. Medium body, bright acidity and a clean finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Pietradolce | Rosato DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A fresh and delicate nerello mascalese with bright acidity, dried orange peel and hints of dark berries, following through to a medium body, fine tannins and a clean and vivid finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Hauner | Hierà Terre Siciliane IGP | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Lots of wet-earth, berry and fresh-herb character. Hints of dried cherries. Full-bodied, soft and round textured. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Hauner | Salina Bianco IGT Salina | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Lots of lemons, limes and sliced pineapple follow through to a medium body, fresh acidity and a long and flavorful finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Hauner | Salina Bianco IGT Salina | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Shows dried-berry and chocolate character. Some stewed fruit. Medium body. Juicy finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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