Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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Poderi Einaudi | Barolo “Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG | 2017 | Vinous | 18/02/2021 | 92 | ||||||
VerbiageThe 2017 Barolo Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi is a very pretty wine that shows how appealing the vintage is. Pliant and silky, with lifted floral accents, the Terlo is beautifully balanced and inviting from the very first taste. Sweet red/purplish berry fruit, rose petal, lavender, spice and mint wrap around the palate as the 2017 shows off its considerable charms. — Antonio Galloni Drink 2025 – 2037. Feb 2021 |
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Poderi Einaudi | Barolo Cannubi DOCG | 2017 | Vinous | 18/02/2021 | 94 | ||||||
VerbiageThe 2017 Barolo Cannubi is sensual and inviting from the very first taste. What the 2017 might lack in terms of structure or complexity it more than makes up for with its open, embracing personality. All the elements come together so effortlessly. Sweet red/purplish fruit, rose petal, mint, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco build as this creamy, resonant Barolo develops in the glass. Drink it over the next 15-20 years. — Antonio Galloni Drink 2025 – 2037. Feb 2021 |
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Poderi Einaudi | Barolo “Bussia” DOCG | 2017 | Vinous | 18/02/2021 | 94 | ||||||
VerbiageThe 2017 Barolo Bussia is complex and ethereal in the glass. A whole range of floral and spiced notes give the Bussia its striking aromatic presence. Silky and harmonious, the Bussia is already very easy to enjoy. Even so, my impression is that the 2017 is holding back some of its potential. I would give it a few years in bottle. The long, persistent finish is a thing of beauty. There is a lot of wine here. — Antonio Galloni Drink 2025 – 2037. Feb 2021 |
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Private: Poderi Colla | Private: Barolo Bussia DOCG | 2016 | Vinous | 18/02/2021 | 95 | ||||||
VerbiageThe 2016 Barolo Bussia Dardi Le Rose is just as gorgeous as it always has been. Dark and translucent, the 2016 possesses striking layers of complexity. Spice, menthol, leather, sage and tobacco lend compelling nuance throughout. Although the 2016 is fabulous, it has also started to close down in bottle to a greater degree than I original envisaged. I wouldn’t be in any rush to open it. — Antonio Galloni Drink 2026 – 2041. Feb 2021 |
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Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Mosconi “Vigna Ped” DOCG | 2017 | Vinous | 18/02/2021 | 95 | ||||||
VerbiageThe 2017 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped is deep, resonant and expansive, as wines from this site tend to be. In this tasting, the Mosconi is wonderfully deep. Its stature alone is compelling. And yet there is so much to the Mosconi. Readers will find a Barolo that melds together a rich, racy expression of fruit with plenty of structure that wraps everything together. Rich red fruit, blood orange, tar, spice and cedar build as the 2017 gains volume through to the finish. — Antonio Galloni Drink 2025 – 2037. Feb 2021 |
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Tenuta Corte Giacobbe | Pinot Grigio Ramato DOC | 2019 | James Suckling | 04/02/2021 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiagePale rose-gold color. A medium-bodied, pretty rosé with crisp acidity and fresh aromas and flavors of red apple, peach and grapefruit zest. Drink now. -James Suckling, Feb. 2021 |
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Tenuta Corte Giacobbe | Soave Ronca Calvarina DOC | 2019 | James Suckling | 04/02/2021 | 92 | ||||||
VerbiageSliced-apple, lemon-zest, ripe-pineapple and wet-stone aromas. It’s medium-bodied with crisp acidity. Fresh, fruity finish. Tangy and layered. Drink now. Screw cap.” -James Suckling, Feb. 2021 |
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Tenuta Corte Giacobbe | Soave Superiore Runcata DOCG | 2018 | James Suckling | 04/02/2021 | 94 | ||||||
VerbiageRipe peach, dried pineapple, apricot stone, flint and toasted hazelnut on the nose. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity. Layered and textured with a long, concentrated finish. Fantastic. Drink or hold.” -James Suckling, Feb. 2021 |
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Supremus | Supremus Toscana IGT | 2016 | James Suckling | 02/02/2021 | 94 | ||||||
VerbiagePretty aromas of rosehip, pomegranate, raspberry, blueberry, orange zest and cedar. It’s medium-bodied with sleek, fine tannins. Wonderfully silky and juicy with an abundance of freshly crushed berries. Very fine. One of the finest wines they have made. Drink or hold. |
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Monte Antico | Monte Antico Toscana IGT | 2016 | James Suckling | 02/02/2021 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiageA medium-bodied red with aromas and flavors of cherries, fresh herbs, citrus zest and red tea. Soft tannins and a fruity finish. Drink now. Screw cap. |