Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Carpineta Fontalpino | Do ut Des IGT | 2015 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 95 | ||||||
Verbiage“The fruit here really takes your breath away with its intensity, as well as purity. Blackberry crumble, pressed violets, ink, iodine, charcoal, vanilla and resin. It’s the polish of the tannins that really makes this wine, carrying itself effortlessly over a shimmer of electric acidity to the long finish. Drink in 2023. Made from organically grown grapes.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Boscarelli | Rosso di Montepulciano “Prugnolo” DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“A little light, but some pleasant berry and cedar character. Lightly firm tannins. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | 2015 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Aromas of tar, berries and violets follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins and a juicy finish. A little tannic now. Give it a year or two to soften. Try in 2020.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Supremus | Supremus Toscana IGT | 2013 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“A vivid and juicy red with blackberries, black tea and a walnut-shell character. Medium to full body and a flavorful finish. Drink now or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva “Sotto Casa” DOCG | 2013 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Deep nose of bitter chocolate, ripe plums and smoke. Powerful, but rather cool palate, laden with quite fine-grained, dry tannins that carry the long, well balanced finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Boscarelli | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG | 2013 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Quite a subtle bouquet of ripe cherries, plums and earth leads into a powerful red with plenty of tannins and the ripeness to carry them. Long, dry finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Arillo in Terrabianca | Campaccio Toscana IGT | 2013 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“A vivid and bright 2013 with deep aromas of blackberries and blueberries that turn into fresh mushrooms. Medium to full body with firm and velvety tannins, which are delicious with the fruit at the end of the palate. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Arillo in Terrabianca | Campaccio Toscana IGT | 2015 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Loads of fresh primary fruit with blueberry skin, bananas and freshly baked blackberry crumble. Medium to full body, plenty of fresh blue fruit and a medium-chewy finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Arillo in Terrabianca | Chianti Classico Riserva “Poggio Croce” DOCG | 2014 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Subtle aromas of sliced strawberries, candied blueberries and elderberries. Dark plums, too. Full body, polished tannins and a pure, clean finish. Nicely done for a tough vintage. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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| Marchesi Pancrazi | Monte Ferrato IGT | 2016 | James Suckling | 11/09/2018 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“This pinot nero shows the sort of intensity and ripeness you would expect from the varietal in Tuscany, but, unlike barely any others, this also shows some beautiful, fresh fruit. Blueberries, pink grapefruit, dried nutmeg and ash. Medium to full body, firm and fine tannins and a bright, medium-long finish. One of the best pinots in Tuscany. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 11, 2018 |
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