Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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Massimago | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG | 2018 | James Suckling | 15/02/2025 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Black cherries, prunes, dried flowers and a touch of dark chocolate on the nose. Full-bodied and rich, with firm tannins and bright acidity. A balanced combination of richness and freshness. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Feb. 2025 |
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Massimago | “Profasio” Valpolicella Superiore DOC | 2021 | James Suckling | 15/02/2025 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Red cherries, raspberries and dried herbs on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied and tangy, with neat red fruit and a fresh, approachable profile. A lovely Valpolicella Superiore. Drink now or hold.” – James Suckling, Feb. 2025 |
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Massimago | “Conte Gastone” Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG BIO | 2020 | James Suckling | 15/02/2025 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Chocolate orange, walnuts, dried cherries and raisins on the nose, followed by a chewy, full-bodied palate. Well-integrated dried-fruit character, balanced by good acidity. Drink now or hold.” – James Suckling, Feb. 2025 |
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Massimago | ”Duca Fedele” Valpolicella DOC BIO | 2023 | James Suckling | 15/02/2025 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“This medium-bodied, crunchy red has aromas and flavors of orange peel, cranberries, tea leaves and lemons. Zesty, youthful and lightly chewy. Drink in 2026.” – James Suckling, Feb. 2025 |
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Massimago | “Marchesa Mariabella” Valpolicella Ripasso DOC BIO | 2022 | James Suckling | 12/02/2025 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“This medium-bodied red has aromas and flavors of red tea, red cherries, oranges and dried herbs. It’s bright with medium-firm tannins and savory redbush-tea notes at the end. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Feb. 2025 |
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Carpineta Fontalpino | Do ut Des IGT | 2019 | Wine Spectator | 05/02/2025 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Aromas and flavors of black currant, black cherry, blackberry, cedar, iron and tobacco are intense and wrapped in a cloak of vanilla and smoky oak. There are still assertive tannins, with the fruit portion echoing on the finish. Mellowing. Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2027 through 2040.” —B.S. |
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Lodali | Lorens Barbaresco Giacone DOCG | 2022 | James Suckling | 05/02/2025 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Complex aromas of dried flowers, bergamot, strawberries, yellow stone fruit and blood oranges. It shows precise style on the palate, with a medium body, well-packed tannins and an austere finish. Refreshing. Try from 2026.” – James Suckling, Feb. 2025 |
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Tenuta Corte Giacobbe | Soave Superiore Runcata DOCG | 2023 | Kerin O'Keefe | 31/01/2025 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“Made with native grape Garganega and aged for one year in large casks and tonneaux, the impressive 2022 Runcata has aromas of toasted nut, chamomile, oak, coconut and a mineral note recalling graphite. On the structured palate, saline notes underscore ripe apricot, yellow apple and coffee bean before closing on a lemon drop note that gives it a tangy close. Drink or hold. Abv: 13.5%” -Kerin O’Keefe January 2025 ©kerinokeefe.com |
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Lodali | Lorens Barbaresco Giacone DOCG | 2022 | James Suckling | 28/01/2025 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Complex aromas of dried flowers, bergamot, strawberries, yellow stone fruit and blood oranges. It shows precise style on the palate, with a medium body, well-packed tannins and an austere finish. Refreshing. Try from 2026.” -James Suckling |
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Lodali | Barbaresco DOCG Rocche dei 7 Fratelli | 2022 | James Suckling | 28/01/2025 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“A garden-variety Barbaresco with red fruit, leafy lightness and a touch of spices. The attack is soft, with a medium body, velvety tannins, integrated freshness and a chewy finish. Drinkable now, but best from the end of 2025.” -James Suckling |