Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Carpineta Fontalpino | Chianti Classico “Fontalpino” DOCG | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A fresh and pretty Chianti Classico with light chocolate, hazelnut and a dark-berry character. Medium body, crisp acidity and medium tannins. A little bitter at the end. From organically grown grapes. Needs a year to soften. Try in 2019.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Carpineta Fontalpino | Dofana Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione | 2016 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Gorgeous aromas of black cherries, rose petals and fresh flowers follow through to a medium-bodied palate with integrated tannins and a fresh, clean finish. Hints of hazelnuts and walnuts at the end. From organically grown grapes. A very pretty Chianti Classico for drinking now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Montaperto Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione | Montaperto Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione | 2016 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Very floral with dark-berry and hazelnut undertones. Medium body, a pretty core of fruit and a long, flavorful finish. There is a lovely tannin structure, too. Fantastic single-vineyard Chianti Classico. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Carpineta Fontalpino | Do ut Des IGT | 2015 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 95 | ||||||
Verbiage“The fruit here really takes your breath away with its intensity, as well as purity. Blackberry crumble, pressed violets, ink, iodine, charcoal, vanilla and resin. It’s the polish of the tannins that really makes this wine, carrying itself effortlessly over a shimmer of electric acidity to the long finish. Drink in 2023. Made from organically grown grapes.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Rosso di Montepulciano “Prugnolo” DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“A little light, but some pleasant berry and cedar character. Lightly firm tannins. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | 2015 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Aromas of tar, berries and violets follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins and a juicy finish. A little tannic now. Give it a year or two to soften. Try in 2020.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Supremus | Supremus Toscana IGT | 2013 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“A vivid and juicy red with blackberries, black tea and a walnut-shell character. Medium to full body and a flavorful finish. Drink now or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva “Sotto Casa” DOCG | 2013 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Deep nose of bitter chocolate, ripe plums and smoke. Powerful, but rather cool palate, laden with quite fine-grained, dry tannins that carry the long, well balanced finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG | 2013 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Quite a subtle bouquet of ripe cherries, plums and earth leads into a powerful red with plenty of tannins and the ripeness to carry them. Long, dry finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Arillo in Terrabianca | Campaccio Toscana IGT | 2013 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“A vivid and bright 2013 with deep aromas of blackberries and blueberries that turn into fresh mushrooms. Medium to full body with firm and velvety tannins, which are delicious with the fruit at the end of the palate. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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