Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Poderi Einaudi | Dogliani Superiore Vigna Tecc DOCG | 2016 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“A very intense nose of brambleberries, citrus, underbrush, dried herbs and blueberries. Medium to full body, bright acidity and a medium-long finish. Fruity but serious at the same time. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Langhe Nebbiolo DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“Fresh elderberries, blueberries and herbs. Light body, fresh acidity and a slightly short finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Rosso delle Langhe Luigi Einaudi | 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Bright aromas of flowers, such as violets and lavender, as well as dark fruits that follow through to a full body. Round and juicy tannins and a rich, flavorful finish. A big wine, but it remains lively on the palate. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Cascina Bongiovanni | Arneis Langhe DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Pineapple, cut grass and rosemary to this arneis. Medium to full body, oily texture and a balanced and juicy finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Cascina Bongiovanni | Barbera d’Alba DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 89 | ||||||
Verbiage“Aromas of blackberries and blueberries with hints of lemons following through to a medium body with light tannins. A tangy finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Cascina Bongiovanni | Dolcetto d’Alba DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Bracken, morello cherries and elderberry tart. Medium body, bright acidity and a fruity finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Cascina Bongiovanni | Rosso delle Langhe “Faletto” DOC | 2016 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 87 | ||||||
Verbiage“A brambly nose with blackberry essence, vanilla, resin and cloves. Full-bodied and brash. Low in acid and a little overdone. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Carpineta Fontalpino | Chianti Classico “Fontalpino” DOCG | 2016 | James Suckling | 22/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A fresh and pretty Chianti Classico with light chocolate, hazelnut and a dark-berry character. Medium body, crisp acidity and medium tannins. A little bitter at the end. From organically grown grapes. Needs a year to soften. Try in 2019.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Carpineta Fontalpino | Dofana Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione | 2016 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Gorgeous aromas of black cherries, rose petals and fresh flowers follow through to a medium-bodied palate with integrated tannins and a fresh, clean finish. Hints of hazelnuts and walnuts at the end. From organically grown grapes. A very pretty Chianti Classico for drinking now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Montaperto Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione | Montaperto Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione | 2016 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Very floral with dark-berry and hazelnut undertones. Medium body, a pretty core of fruit and a long, flavorful finish. There is a lovely tannin structure, too. Fantastic single-vineyard Chianti Classico. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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