Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Castello di Querceto | Cignale Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT | 2019 | Wine Enthusiast | 30/09/2024 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“The nose is rich with dense, juicy aromas of blackberries, figs and pomegranate syrup, but fresh, lively undertones of mint, sage, salt and pepper provide balance. On the palate, a whipping, oceanic salinity lifts that minty herbaceousness over more pomegranates and blackberries, creating a mouthfeel that’s smooth and streamlined, but with gravitas.” — Danielle Callegari, WIne Enthusiast, Sept. 2024 93
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| Dal Cero in Valpolicella | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG | 2017 | Wine Spectator | 30/09/2024 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A rich, well-oaked red, with melted licorice, spice box, dried marjoram and mocha accents to the glossy fruit flavors of blackberry and boysenberry. The tannins are chalky in texture before turning firm and chewy on the finish. This shows good balance in a more powerful, sculpted style. Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Best after 2027. 1,000 cases made, 400 cases imported.” -Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, Sept. 2024 |
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| Pietradolce | Archineri Etna Bianco DOC | 2022 | Decanter | 11/09/2024 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Made from old (and on Etna, when they say ‘old’ they mean ‘very old’!) vines from the eastern locality of Milo, this is an intense and moreish white with a streak of salinity allied to pineappley fruit, a waft of herbs, and lovely sapidity.” |
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| Arillo in Terrabianca | Chianti Classico Riserva “Poggio Croce” DOCG | 2020 | James Suckling | 06/09/2024 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“This is bright and juicy with notes of cherries, cranberries, dried flowers and hints of cloves and cedar. Medium-bodied and a little tight and chewy on the palate, yet nicely filled with fruit, offering a juicy and fresh finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 2024 |
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| Arillo in Terrabianca | Campaccio Toscana IGT | 2020 | James Suckling | 06/09/2024 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A delicious, well-balanced and attractive red. On the nose aromas of red berries, mild spices and some undergrowth dominate. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Refined texture with a seductive berry character in the finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Sept. 2024 |
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| Marchesi Pancrazi | Monte Ferrato IGT | 2022 | James Suckling | 06/09/2024 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“This pinot noir has raspberries, cherries, tea leaves and orange peel on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, savory and a little austere for now, with chalky tannins and a minerally finish. Drink from 2025.” -James Suckling, Sept. 6 |
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| Marchesi Pancrazi | Villa di Bagnolo Rosato IGT | 2023 | James Suckling | 06/09/2024 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“A pale rosé that has aromas of herbs, grapefruit and watermelon. It’s fresh, dry and tangy, with a medium body and a savory finish. Sustainable. Drink now.” -James Suckling, Sept. 2024 |
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| Marchesi Pancrazi | Vigna Baragazza Riserva IGT | 2021 | James Suckling | 06/09/2024 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A spicy, cedary pinot that has aromas of nutmeg, spiced cherries, oranges and vanilla. It’s creamy, tasty and medium-bodied, with lightly powdery tannins and generous sweet spices. Drink now.” -James Suckling, Sept. 2024 |
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| Fantini | Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG | 2023 | Luca Maroni | 02/09/2024 | 94 | ||||||
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| Fantini | Gran Cuvée Rosé | Non-vintage | Luca Maroni | 02/09/2024 | 93 | ||||||
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