Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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Marchesi Pancrazi | Vigna Baragazza Riserva IGT | 2016 | James Suckling | 24/08/2020 | 93 | ||||||
VerbiageRipe strawberries with blue fruit and hints of black tea. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins and a lively, polished finish. Needs a year or two to soften. Drink after 2022. |
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Marchesi Pancrazi | Monte Ferrato IGT | 2018 | James Suckling | 24/08/2020 | 91 | ||||||
VerbiageA pretty pinot noir with dried strawberries and hints of orange peel and earth. Medium-bodied. Fruity, though slightly tannic through the finish. Drink now. |
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Marchesi Pancrazi | Villa di Bagnolo IGT | 2018 | James Suckling | 24/08/2020 | 92 | ||||||
VerbiageAttractive red with some pretty ripe berry and light oak character and some smoke undertones. Dried spices as well. It’s medium-bodied with |
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Marchesi Pancrazi | Villa di Bagnolo IGT | 2016 | James Suckling | 24/08/2020 | 91 | ||||||
VerbiageBlueberries, tea leaves, raspberry cheesecake and dried spices. Fullbodied and spicy for this variety, but at the same time crunchy and taut. Drink now. |
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Cascina Bongiovanni | Arneis Langhe DOC | 2019 | James Suckling | 17/08/2020 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiageA bright white with pear, green-apple and stone aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with good fruit and a tangy finish. Drink now. |
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Cascina Bongiovanni | Dolcetto d’Alba DOC | 2019 | James Suckling | 17/08/2020 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiageA fruity, tangy dolcetto with purple fruit and hints of orange peel. Medium body. Clean finish. Drink now. |
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Cascina Bongiovanni | Private: Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC | 2018 | James Suckling | 17/08/2020 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiageA ripe, juicy red with dried strawberries, peppery spices and green tobacco leaves. Full body, round tannins and a flavorful finish. Richer style of 2018. Drink now. |
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Cascina Bongiovanni | Barolo “Pernanno” DOCG | 2016 | James Suckling | 17/08/2020 | 93 | ||||||
VerbiageAromas of cedar and fresh flowers with ripe fruit underneath. Full-bodied, soft and layered tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Shows lots of new wood, but it will come together beautifully. Drink after 2022. |
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Cascina Bongiovanni | Barolo DOCG | 2016 | James Suckling | 17/08/2020 | 93 | ||||||
VerbiageExtremely floral and perfumed with some cool blue fruit for the vintage. Full-bodied with chewy, polished tannins and a compact mouth feel. Tight, refined and structured. Try after 2023. |
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Barbera d’Alba DOC | 2018 | James Suckling | 17/08/2020 | 92 | |||||||
VerbiageA rich, layered red with so much fruit and intensity. Lots of crushed berries, oranges and chocolate powder. Full and layered. Drink or hold. |