Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Carpineta Fontalpino | Chianti Classico “Fontalpino” DOCG | 2020 | Gambero Rosso | 01/10/2022 | tre bicchieri | ||||||
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| Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | 2019 | Wine Spectator | 30/09/2022 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Rich, boasting plum, cherry, sage, earth and iron flavors. Bright and persistent, with fine balance and a lingering finish that leaves a chalky sensation. Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Mammolo and Colorino. Drink now through 2030. 4,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.” – B.S., Wine Spectator, Sept 2022 |
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| Carpineta Fontalpino | Dofana Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione | 2017 | Wine Spectator | 30/09/2022 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A lean, chewy red highlighted by leather, camphor, cherry and iron aromas and flavors. Borders on racy, with vivid acidity working in tandem with the tannins. Best from 2024 through 2037. 2,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.” – B.S., Wine Spectator, Sept 2022 |
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| Carpineta Fontalpino | Montaperto Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione | 2017 | Wine Spectator | 30/09/2022 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“This red starts out fleshy, with ample cherry, strawberry, floral and mineral flavors, picking up underbrush and tobacco accents as this cruises to a lingering aftertaste. A solid grip of tannins girds the finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 500 cases made, 200 cases imported.” – B.S., Wine Spectator, Sept 2022 |
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| Marcarini | Barolo La Serra DOCG | 2018 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/09/2022 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Floral aromas of rose and violet waft out of the glass along with whiffs of dark spice and menthol. Linear and elegant, the taut, medium-bodied palate offers red cherry, crushed raspberry and star anise alongside bright acidity. Tightly wound, fine-grained tannins leave a somewhat drying finish. Drink 2025–2030. – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Sept 2022 |
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| Marcarini | Barolo Del Comune di La Morra DOCG | 2018 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/09/2022 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Aromas of eucalyptus oil and rose mingle with forest floor and red berry. It’s linear and polished, showing cherry soaked in spirits, raspberry compote and licorice alongside taut, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2028.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Sept 2022 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Vermentino di Sardegna Villa Solais DOC | 2021 | James Suckling | 25/08/2022 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Wild rosemary and white pepper notes underneath fresh stone and citrus fruit. Vibrant and peppery, with a medium body and fresh acidity. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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| Pietradolce | Archineri Etna Bianco DOC | 2020 | James Suckling | 19/08/2022 | 95 | ||||||
Verbiage“Clear and bright aromas of sliced pear, melon, apple and honeysuckle. Full-bodied, layered and creamy with density and richness, yet it remains agile. Some cooked lemon and bitter lemon at the end. Honeysuckle and sage, too. From carricante vines that are about 100 years old. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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| Pietradolce | Archineri Etna Rosso DOC | 2010 | James Suckling | 19/08/2022 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“There is so much iron, pumice and minerals in the nose, together with black fruit. Medium-bodied with some meat and berry character. Asphalt, too. Starting to dry out a little now. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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| Pietradolce | Etna Rosso Barbagalli DOC | 2018 | James Suckling | 19/08/2022 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“This is sleek and elegant, with aromas of iodine, kelp, mulberries, cherries and slate. Some ash and herbs, too. Medium-bodied with tight tannins. Very fresh and precise. Lots of rain during the growing season. From 90-year-old pre-phylloxera nerello mascalese vines. Around 2,000 bottles produced. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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