Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Fèlsina | Fontalloro Toscana IGT | 2020 | James Suckling | 04/08/2023 | 95 | ||||||
VerbiageVery refined and complex nose with a hint of pine cones, botanicals and dark mushrooms to the zesty oranges, mineral, fine musk and plums. Juicy, dry but textured on the palate with stacks of dusty tannins growing on the savory, full-bodied palate. Long and quite mineral in the finish. Better from 2025. |
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| Il Feuduccio | Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Feuduccio DOC | 2019 | James Suckling | 04/08/2023 | 92 | ||||||
VerbiageThis has aromas of toasted walnuts, black plums and spice box. Full-bodied, with firm and nicely integrated tannins. Creamy and long finish. Drink or hold. |
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| Arillo in Terrabianca | Campaccio “Collezione” Toscana IGT | 2019 | James Suckling | 04/08/2023 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiageA juicy and dark-fruited red with aromas of oyster shells, blackcurrants and bay leaves. Medium-bodied, sleek and well-balanced. Drink now. |
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| Le Casematte | Peloro Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT | 2021 | James Suckling | 03/08/2023 | 92 | ||||||
VerbiageBlack cherry, orange peel, and crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium and round with a crunchy, cement and dusty-tannined texture. Fresh fruit. Drink now. |
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| Il Feuduccio | Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Ursonia DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 02/08/2023 | |||||||
VerbiageStewed cherries, mushrooms, cumin and sandalwood on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a savory, firm and long finish. Drink from 2024. |
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| Le Casematte | Nanuci Terre Siciliane IGP | 2021 | James Suckling | 02/08/2023 | 94 | ||||||
VerbiageOrange peel, lychee fruit, honey blossom, white orchid flower and candied cherry aromas follow through to a medium body, with round and polished tannins and a creamy finish. Firm acid underneath. Umami. Polished and complex. Drink or hold. |
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| Arillo in Terrabianca | Chianti Classico Riserva “Poggio Croce” DOCG | 2019 | Wine Enthusiast | 31/07/2023 | 91 | ||||||
VerbiageHibiscus and Bing cherries give way to freshly brewed coffee before some final aromas of mushrooms and soil on the nose. The palate is both meaty and fruity, with final notes of dark chocolate and more coffee grounds balanced by tannins that cling and vibrant acidity. |
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| Arillo in Terrabianca | Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG | 2019 | Wine Enthusiast | 31/07/2023 | 93 | ||||||
VerbiageA nose deeply perfumed with sweet aromas of cherry blossoms, rose petals and candied orange and then savory notes of wild oregano, balsamic vinegar and leather rolls onto a palate of cherries and strawberries with grainy tannins that emphasize later flavors of coffee grounds and freshly turned soil. |
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| Private: Chianti Classico “Fontalpino” DOCG | 2021 | James Suckling | 28/07/2023 | 93 | |||||||
VerbiageVery pretty Chianti Classico with orange blossom, cherry and mineral aromas that follow through to a medium to full body with firm tannins and a fresh finish. Linear and energetic. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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| Il Feuduccio | Pecorino Colline Teatine Feuduccio IGT | 2022 | James Suckling | 21/07/2023 | 92 | ||||||
VerbiageLemons, green apples, grapefruit pith, salted almonds and coriander seeds on the nose. Medium-bodied, refreshingly saline and lively on the palate, with plenty of citrus and herbs on a long and tasty finish. Drink now. |
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