Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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Supremus | Supremus Toscana IGT | 2019 | James Suckling | 14/06/2024 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“This is very attractive, with ripe but bright and fresh red and dark berries and hints of cloves, walnuts and crushed stones. Medium-bodied with crunchy tannins that have a dusty texture. Lightly chewy at the end, but full of juicy fruit. 75% sangiovese, 15% merlot and 10% cabernet sauvignon. Vegan. Drink now or hold.” |
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Toscolo | Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG | 2019 | James Suckling | 14/06/2024 | 92 | ||||||
Verbiage“A medium-bodied red with firm tannins and spicy red-fruited character. It offers ripe cherries, licorice, cocoa and hints of nutshells on the nose. Structured and lightly chewy with a core of juicy berry fruit and a lingering finish. Drink or hold.” |
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Toscolo | Chianti Classico DOCG | 2021 | Wine Enthusiast | 14/06/2024 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“A bright and crunchy Chianti with fresh red berry character and hints of walnuts and citrus peel. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and a vibrant, red-fruited finish. Drink now.” |
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Toscolo | Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG | 2023 | James Suckling | 14/06/2024 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“A clean, zesty white showing lemon, white-grapefruit and seashell aromas. It’s light- to medium-bodied, gently saline and refreshing. 100% vernaccia. Vegan. Drink now. Screw cap. “ |
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Jankara | 755 mt Isola dei Nuraghi IGT | 2021 | James Suckling | 14/06/2024 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Rich and intense red with a deep core of dark fruit in the middle. Firm and structured, with a full body and broad tannin structure. Powerful but balanced overall, with a lingering, spicy aftertaste. Drink or hold. “ |
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Pietradolce | Sant’Andrea Bianco IGT | 2020 | James Suckling | 14/06/2024 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Vibrant nose, denoting a very complex wine, full of flinty minerality, quince, peach peel, lime and white pepper. The attack is firm, crisp and almost tannic, like a gourmet wine, with long tension. A hint of bitterness on the finish adds an extra dimension. Pre-phylloxera carricante. Fermented in oak. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, May 2024 |
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Fattoria Lornano | Chianti Classico DOCG | 2021 | James Suckling | 06/06/2024 | 91 | ||||||
VerbiageNotes of ripe red and dark fruit, toasted spices, cocoa and hints of undergrowth. Medium- to full-bodied, deep and succulent on the palate, with firm tannins. Dry and little chewy at the end. Drink or hold. |
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Lodali | Lorens Barbaresco Giacone DOCG | 2021 | James Suckling | 30/05/2024 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Racy strawberries, dried oranges, potpourri and minerals on the nose. Expressive and lightly spicy, with tight but svelte tannins and a broad finish. Pretty full-bodied and fleshy. Drink now or hold” – James Suckling, May 2024 |
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Lodali | Barolo Bricco Ambrogio DOCG | 2020 | James Suckling | 22/05/2024 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Aromas of ripe red berry, mild spices, dried flowers and nutmeg on the nose. Medium-bodied, sleek and juicy, with a dusty texture to its tannins and a saline undertone. Better after three to four years.” -James Suckling, May 2024 |
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Lodali | Lorens Barolo Bricco Ambrogio DOCG | 2020 | 93 | 22/05/2024 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Notes of ripe cherries, red plums, dried blue flowers, dark licorice and cedar. Medium- to full-bodied, compact and dense on the palate with firm, chewy tannins. Long and persistent. Try after four to five years.” -James Suckling, May. 2024 |