Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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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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| Fattoria Lornano | Chianti Classico DOCG | 2021 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/09/2024 | 90 best buy | ||||||
VerbiageThe nose offers aromas of tangerine peel, citrus blossom, cherry and strawberry, before the tang of graphite, pencil shavings and pepper joins. More cherry on the palate before the peppery earthiness returns for balance, with warming acid and firm, taut tannins. — Danielle Callegari |
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| Fattoria Lornano | Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG | 2020 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/09/2024 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiageA very herbaceous, earthy nose of top soil, fennel, mint, oregano and tomato leaf gets some sweetness from a handful of wild strawberries. On the palate, cherries underscore that strawberry element, although chalky tannins and lively acid simultaneously lift an enduring, flinty earthiness. — Danielle Callegari |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo “Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG | 2020 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/09/2024 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiageThis incense-driven Barolo from Terlo is an aromatic gem, with lifted notes of sandalwood, clove, and dried roses on the nose, accompanied by subtle dried cherry aromas. The palate is mouth-filling, with cooked sour cherry and raspberry flavors, balanced by a savory finish and an appealing tension that holds the wine together. Drink Now – 2040 — Jeff Porter |
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