Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
| Producer | Wine | Vintage | Publication | Date | Score | Detail | |||||
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| Pietradolce | Etna Bianco DOC | 2021 | James Suckling | 19/08/2022 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Lots of melon and lemon-rind aromas with some sage and mustard seed, following through to a full body with a creamy texture and lemony finish. I like the floral and lemon-zest highlight that gives the wine energy at the end. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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| Pietradolce | Rosato DOC | 2021 | James Suckling | 19/08/2022 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Lovely texture to this medium-bodied rosé, with a creamy texture and excellent length, delivering sliced lemons, peaches and minerals. Pumice undertone. Precise and energetic. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Noras Cannonau di Sardegna DOC | 2019 | James Suckling | 10/08/2022 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“An inviting nose of strawberry pie, rhubarb and grated nutmeg. Medium-to full-bodied. So fresh and juicy on the linear palate, which expands even more to give a delicious finish. Lovely. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Noras Cannonau di Sardegna DOC | 2018 | James Suckling | 10/08/2022 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Lovely aromas of fresh strawberry, red cherry, rose and rosemary. Full-bodied with fine, silky tannins. Vibrant and dense on the palate, with so much fresh red fruit. Layered and very nicely balanced. A hint of woody spice adds complexity. Lemony acidity. Seriously tasty. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Grotta Rossa Carignano del Sulcis DOC | 2020 | James Suckling | 10/08/2022 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Pretty carignano with dark-berry, slate and white-pepper aromas and flavors. Medium body with medium, round tannins and a salty, flavorful finish. Terra-cotta undertone to this. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Rocca Rubia Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC | 2019 | James Suckling | 10/08/2022 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“A rich and layered red with ripe berries, together with notes of chocolate, hazelnut and some walnut. Medium to full body. Juicy fruit. Succulent and slightly earthy aftertaste. Lots going on. Drink now or hold.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Terre Brune Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC | 2018 | James Suckling | 10/08/2022 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Aromas of iron, baked strawberry and thyme. Full-bodied with silky tannins. Tart and sour berries wash over the palate, with wet minerals adding energy and definition. Bright and driving, with really wonderful length and balance. Savory notes, such as bark and chicory root, come through towards the finish. Delicious. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Terre Brune Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 10/08/2022 | 95 | ||||||
Verbiage“Complex aromas of lavender, sage, rosemary, slate and black grapes. Full-bodied with tight and polished tannins and just a hint of bark and vanilla bean. It’s long and focused with polished and real character. Sort of traditional, but keeps you coming back. A beautiful, classic red from here. Drinkable now, but will age nicely.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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| Cantina Santadi | Antigua Monica di Sardegna DOC | 2020 | James Suckling | 10/08/2022 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Ripe berry and cherry aromas with hints of jam. It’s full and layered, with soft tannins and a savory, fresh finish. Lightly jammy at the end. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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| Le Casematte | Faro DOC | 2020 | James Suckling | 10/08/2022 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“A medium-bodied red with dried-cherry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Fine tannins. Tangy and delicious. Hints of dried earth and spice at the finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Aug 2022 |
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