Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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Carpineta Fontalpino | Dofana Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione | 2019 | James Suckling | 08/08/2024 | 95 | ||||||
Verbiage“A well-balanced, lively and refined gran selezione with aromas of forest berries, Morello cherries, dried herbs, clay and baking spices. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Velvety texture at the center with great focus and drive. Fine-textured finish with length. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.” -James Sucking, Aug. 2024 |
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Castello di Querceto | Cignale Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT | 2020 | James Suckling | 08/08/2024 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“This is a well-crafted and balanced blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot that has a medium to full body, firm structure and very fine, evenly distributed tannins. It offers subtle notes of red berries and blackberries, fine spices and hints of cigar box, iodine and crushed stones. Focused and long. Already attractive, but better after 2026.” – James Suckling, Aug. 2024 |
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Carpineta Fontalpino | Montaperto Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione | 2019 | James Suckling | 08/08/2024 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“A seductive, well-balanced and focused Chianti Classico with aromas of cherries, clay, warm herbs and baking spices on the nose, following through to a medium body with fine tannins. It’s precise and succulent, with brightness at the center and a long, focused, lively finish. Drink or hold.” -James Suckling, Aug. 2024 |
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Pietradolce | Rosato DOC | 2023 | James Suckling | 30/07/2024 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A smoky, peatlike style here with red plums and whiffs of flowers. Light-bodied, this has moderate acidity and a refreshing finish, silky and polished to the end. Simple but nice. Drink now.” -James Suckling, Jul. 2024 |
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Pietradolce | Etna Bianco DOC | 2023 | James Suckling | 24/07/2024 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“The sliced-apple, flower and flint aromas come through clearly here. Medium- to full-bodied with a lovely character and vibrancy, this is focused and poised, showing plenty of fruit and a bright finish. Drink now.” -James Suckling, Jul. 2024 |
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Bollini | Merlot Trentino DOC | 2023 | James Suckling | 15/07/2024 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiageThis offers aromas of ripe dark cherries, plums and hints of dried herbs, spices and dried orange peel. Medium-bodied, juicy and mellow on the palate, with silky tannins and a polished, dusty aftertaste. It’s rather simple, but nicely shaped and ready to drink. Vegan. Drink now. |
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Fèlsina | Colonia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG | 2021 | James Suckling | 14/07/2024 | 94 | ||||||
VerbiageA textured, balanced and refined gran selezione with aromas of spiced cherries, forest berries, wild herbs and some forest floor. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Velvety texture with such an elegant touch to the well-rounded and layered mid-palate. Flavorful and long. Drink or hold. |
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Fèlsina | Chianti Classico DOCG | 2022 | James Suckling | 13/07/2024 | 92 | ||||||
VerbiageA well-balanced, seductive and lively red with aromas of forest berries, red currants, warm herbs and some crushed peppercorns. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins. Juicy berry character with a lift of spices bringing energy and vitality on the palate and onto the tactile finish. Drink now. |
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Fèlsina | Chianti Classico “Berardenga” DOCG | 2021 | James Suckling | 13/07/2024 | 93 | ||||||
VerbiageA well-composed, balanced and refined riserva with aromas of cherries, dried thyme, bark and warm spices. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins. Dense and textured on the palate, with fine structure and poise. Focused and well defined, with a long, flavorful, vivid finish. Drink or hold. |
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Fèlsina | Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG | 2022 | James Suckling | 13/07/2024 | 91 | ||||||
VerbiageA well-crafted, juicy and delicious Chianti with aromas of cherries, currants and some anise on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Subtle texture with a bright and playful character and a flavorful, crunchy finish. Drink now. |