Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Le Casematte | Faro DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“This is really floral with lilacs, tulips, rose petals and then freshly cut herbs. Medium-to full-bodied, tight and composed. Fresh acidity drives this through to a crunchy, medium-chewy finish. A blend of nerello mascalese, nerello cappuccio, nocera and nero d’avola. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Le Casematte | Grillo Terre Siciliane IGP | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Lots of fresh apple and lemon here. Sleek and refreshing on the palate with something mineral at the finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Le Casematte | Rosematte Nerello Mascalese IGP | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“A generous, dry rose with plenty of nectarine and orange character, but on the palate this is a bit soft and heavy. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Matané | Negroamaro Puglia IGT | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“The ripe, strawberry-cake character is really intense on the nose with undertones of figs. The palate is well carved out with some bright acidity. Drink now, if this is your thing.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Matané | Primitivo di Manduria DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“Blueberry and brambleberry essence, fruit cake and ink. Full body, light, jammy fruit and an easy finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Matané | Primitivo Puglia IGT | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“A ripe and rich primitivo with dried blackcurrants, dried brambleberries and lots of elderberries. Full body, some good chewy tannins and a fruit-forward finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Pietradolce | Archineri Etna Bianco DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Quite a subtle Etna white, and all the more appealing because of that. The nose suggest white stones, blossoms, lime and freshly squeezed lemons. The palate shows real focus and intensity, which isn’t that common in 2017. Medium to full body, bright acidity and a medium-long finish. 100% carricante. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Pietradolce | Archineri Etna Rosso DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Extremely aromatic red with dried flowers, cream, citrus and plums. Hint of pumice, too. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a delicious finish. So drinkable now, but better in 2020.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Pietradolce | Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“Rather advanced already with an amber hue to the color. Medium to light body. Dried fruit and light cheese character. Pure nerello mascalese. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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| Pietradolce | Contrada Santo Spirito Etna Rosso DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/10/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Aromas of flowers and cedar with hints of dark fruit and lemon peel that follow through to a medium body, juicy fruit and tannins and a fresh finish. Pure nerello mascalese. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Oct. 22, 2018 |
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