Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva “Costa Grande” DOCG | 2017 | James Suckling | 01/07/2021 | 93 | |||||||
VerbiageA perfumed nose of plum, raspberry, earth and baking spices. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and fresh acidity. Creamy, with a chalky texture. Savory finish with excellent length. Drink or hold.” -James Suckling, Jul. 2021 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio DOCG | 2017 | James Suckling | 01/07/2021 | 92 | ||||||
VerbiageRaspberries, redcurrants, raw mushrooms and fresh herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins and bright acidity. Silky yet rather firm texture and a flavorful finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2022.” -James Suckling, Jul. 2021 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | 2018 | James Suckling | 01/07/2021 | 93 | |||||||
VerbiageAromas of plums, dark cherries, dried herbs and minerals. Medium-to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Round and creamy with juicy character and plenty of fruit on the palate. Long, flavorful and vibrant finish. Drink from 2023.” -James Suckling, Jul. 2021 |
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| Private: Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG | 2017 | James Suckling | 01/07/2021 | 92 | ||||||
VerbiageAromas of dark cherries, blueberries, stones and fresh flowers. It’s medium-to full-bodied with sleek tannins and bright acidity. Structured and textured with juicy character on the mid-palate. Drink now or hold.” -James Suckling, Jul. 2021 |
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| Le Casematte | Peloro Bianco Sicilia DOC | 2019 | James Suckling | 01/07/2021 | 91 | ||||||
VerbiageDried apples, white tea, crushed stones and white pepper on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a juicy, lightly waxy texture. Concentrated with a mineral, textured finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Aug. 2021 |
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| Monte Antico | Monte Antico Toscana IGT | 2016 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/07/2021 | 88 | ||||||
VerbiageTOP 100 BEST BUY #61 Made with Sangiovese and drops of Cabernet and Merlot, this has aromas of dark-skinned fruit, underbrush and baking spice. The medium-bodied palate shows ripe black plum, tangerine zest and sage alongside smooth tannins. KERIN O’KEEFE |
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| 2017 | James Suckling | 21/06/2021 | 93 | ||||||||
VerbiageA fresh, lightly exotic nose, offering dates, figs, fresh earth and a hint of toasted coconut. On the palate there’s a fresh, focused bead of ripe and dried fruit, riding equally intense, firm tannins. Long finish. From organically grown grapes. There’s a youthful feel to this. It’s just at the start of a long life. Give it a year or so to settle in. Best from 2023.” -James Suckling, Jun. 2021 |
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| 2018 | James Suckling | 21/06/2021 | 91 | ||||||||
VerbiageRich aronia berries with some typical astringency on the nose. Full and sweet on the palate with a rich, syrupy texture. Delicious. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or hold.” -James Suckling, Jun. 2021 |
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| 2019 | James Suckling | 21/06/2021 | 93 | ||||||||
VerbiageThis is packed tight with a concentrated, silky bead of ripe red berries and red cherries that drives through the palate, until fine, quite firm tannins block its path right at the end. Medium-bodied, but the concentration of fruit makes it feel heavier. Lots of energy here, but balance, too. Delicious now. Even better after another year in bottle. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. -James Suckling, Jun. 2021 |
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| 2018 | James Suckling | 21/06/2021 | 93 | ||||||||
VerbiageThis is bursting with fruit on the nose, from black plums to amarena cherries and tangerine peel, together with fresh bark and flower petals. Very aromatic. Medium-to full-bodied palate, where the complex flavors are balanced by spot-on acidity and fine-tannin support to give a generous finish with medium length. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. -James Suckling, Jun. 2021 |
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