Super Tuscany Wine Tasting

Super Tuscany Wine Tasting – Episode #272

July 9, 2007

Italy has some amazing wines but the wines from Tuscany maybe the most talked about and sought after here in the United States. Gary Vaynerchuk jumps in and tastes 4 Tuscan blends and adds his 2 cents!

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“Super Tuscans are my favorite. I just had a Frescobaldi Pomino Rosso …” by Robin C
“Never had a Super Tuscan before. I feel like Ive missed out on a lot …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Altesino Rosso Di AltesinoTOSCANA IGT
2003 Tua Rita Perlato Del Bosco RedTOSCANA IGT
2000 Nozzole Il ParetoSuper Tuscan
2003 Fonterutoli SiepiSuper Tuscan

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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February 27, 2009

Robin C
Super Tuscans are my favorite. I just had a Frescobaldi Pomino Rosso at a restaurant which was listed for $75.00, but it was half price day, so we got it for $37.00, and when I checked out the on-line price, it was $25.00. The wine was fine, but I am totally obsessed with the mark-ups that restaurants impose upon their wines. This was really pushing it I think. They don’t have their wines listed on-line so that they can be looked up ahead of time.
July 23, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
Never had a Super Tuscan before. I feel like Ive missed out on a lot and need to really get into the game. I know, I know…. no rules. QOTD: I think a WLTV movie based on anything wine related would be cool, something that followed a storyline of some kind and was say no more than 10 minutes.
November 29, 2007

Dave L
YO GV i know this is late–but i just drank the altesino and the perlato del bosco. My altesino didn’t do it for me–I found it a little flat not as exciting as you made it out to be. Perlato del bosco was spot on–great wine. I would drink that all day.
July 27, 2007

Daniel Rymer
What would you drink Perlato Del Bosco with? Would it go well with a broccoli rabe or mushroom dish? You mentioned both in the tasting.
July 27, 2007

mcj
QOTD: theme song could be good
July 22, 2007

Thib
Hi Gary,

this is the first time I am watching your show and I have to say I like the way you speak about wine. I am on the wine buisness too and I think it’s too boring to only be technical and don’t speak on a simple way about wine. I always say we have different palate so the wine you love will may not be the wine I love but this is whay Wine is so marvellous.

I am french but I am a big fan of American wine (I know this is unusual) did you do a show about american wine? I have recently taste the Pomelo by Randy Mason, this is juts an outstanding “casual” wine. Casual because this is not a wine for a fine dining experience, but more for a lunch on the beach or a cocktail with friends, very refreshing. let me know what you think about.

regards
thib
July 19, 2007

Ed Sadkowski
Gary:

I think you should do the show with a live audience once a month or so, it could blossom to maybe a food network show.

Love the show
Thanks

Ed Sadkowski
San Diego, Ca.
July 18, 2007

scottydog
could you make a link to the cheese that you profile in each episode. sometimes it is difficult to figure out what it is/spelling etc.

QOTD–something around cheese please!!!
July 15, 2007

Patrick
The Altesino recommendation was spot on. Best wine I have had in that price band in awhile. I purchased two bottles. I tried on myself on Friday night when I got back from a business trip. I was thrilled it lived up to your review. The following night I opened two bottles. One $60 Napa well know Cab and the $13 Altesino. We had dinner with some folks that know wine. They preferred and actually requested more of the Altesino. Great stuff. Thanks for a nice value play.
July 14, 2007

ChrisR
I like that e-mail you read. I’m also from Tucson and I have a feeling I know the exact store that Shad is referring to. I went there once for a wine and food tasting and was treated like a child by the employees. What a turnoff! Why do stores hire employees who do that? Do they really want to deter the “lower class” from shopping at their store? It really upset me. Anyways, just wanted to get that off my chest. Great show as usual, if a little bit long.
July 13, 2007

Matt the Lurker
GV, I know you are a big fan of the sour cherry. Have you ever had a wine with sour blueberry?
July 13, 2007

Matt the Lurker
Nice. Rule #2, which I shall refer to as the “Gary Vaynerchuk punch you in the face limit”. This rule is SO BIG it completely eclipses rule #3. You have to go straight from rule #2 to rule #4.
July 13, 2007

Carlitos
QOTD. I don’t think a 30 sec intro is a good idea. How about a contest to regionally organize the largest/best WL tasting party?
July 13, 2007

EnriqueB
Former Lurker, newbie wine geek; What was it you did with the cork to make sure it wasn’t corked? How about a show about dessert wine?
July 12, 2007

Raphael S
QOTD: I’m disapointed you’re canceling the wine making contest since I already sent my entry in! I would certainly vote for that, but the theme song contest seems to have the day (and it would be entertaining to everyone).

I hope you at least try my wine
July 12, 2007

Winodontist
Just purchased 4 bottles of the Altesino, thanks for showing us such a value.

QOTD: I think the new intro could be a good idea, but be careful that you don’t make every contest only for cinematographers or graphic artists. How about whoever gets more of their friends to sign up on your website gets a trip to Italy to taste wine with you.
July 11, 2007

Matty B
QOTD: next contest, I like the 30 second intro idea, but cut it down… 10-15 seconds…

I just got done with my first batch of beer, and I think I’m ready to get on the homewade wine wagon… so count my vote toward that.
July 11, 2007

fatherthechair
I agree with you on both: the Rosso Di Altesino and dirtbombs are both AWESOME.
QOTD, I don’t know about a theme song/intro. I like the barebones silent W I N E L I B R A R Y T V . C O M intro. I like the idea of a wine label contest though…
July 11, 2007

Stevie-B
Bringin’ tha thunda’. Off to a great start, always a good feelin’! Try some Peby Faugeres 2003.. oh my! Racy, hedonistic “garagiste!” Love Italian wine and women!
July 11, 2007

JonC
QOTD: Create a WLTV wine label contest – in other words design a label that would grace the bottle of a custom Wine Library TV wine, should such a wine (ever) exist.

I’m glad to hear you liked the Siepi. I’ve a bottle of the 2000 Siepi that is just waiting for the right occasion.
July 11, 2007

WPROC
I was able to find and taste the Altesino Rosso Di Altesino 2004 today. It is very go. Super easy to drink but not strong on the flavor but I could smell the “dirt clod” on the nose. Very cool! Only the 2nd wine I was able to find here at home from Gary’s show.
July 11, 2007

Kathleen Lisson
QOTD – How about a prize for an idea that helps get people interested in wine, which is what the show’s all about, anyway. Could be any medium, video, print, etc.
Kathleen Lisson
Albany, NY
July 11, 2007

MtnCharlie
Great episode. Really like the intro. Keep it coming.

QOTD: Intros are cool, but I like to see new things all the time. T-shirt contest would be cool. Home winemaking, YES!
July 11, 2007

markc
Real good episode.

I live for value Super Tuscans – hard to find.
July 10, 2007

MikeD
Great episode, GV. Regarding your question about the intro, I say leave out an intro. It’s nice coming home from work and getting right to the banter and the wine.