Brunello Wine Tasting, You Know Those Rad Wines From Italy

Brunello Wine Tasting, You Know Those Rad Wines From Italy – Episode #281

July 25, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 Brunello’s and lets you know what he thinks, why don’t you let him know what you think of the show today!

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“Liked the Tony Vincent thing. Very nice….” by phredd
“QOTD: Never had one before….sigh…..” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2001 La Gerla Brunello Di MontalcinoBrunello di Montalcino
2001 Pian Cornello Brunello Di MontalcinoBrunello di Montalcino
2001 Collelceto Brunello Di MontalcinoBrunello di Montalcino
2000 Valdicava BrunelloBrunello di Montalcino

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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July 14, 2009

phredd
Liked the Tony Vincent thing. Very nice.
June 27, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
QOTD: Never had one before….sigh..
October 24, 2008

Steven Pleasants
1997 Fulligui is the best brunello I have ever had, with a 99 Castelo Banfi right behind
July 28, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: Never had one…. ARRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
January 6, 2008

Lynda Albertson
Hey guys…just a bit further information on Brunello and its bottling/naming etc from wet and rainy Toscana.

The Brunello di Montalcino “Riserva” is only produced in years when the harvest is considered to be an exceptional vintage and only then utilizing selected grapes, so some years its not produced at all. After a period of ageing for four years in oak, the “Riserva” is eventually released to the market at a date no less than six years after the harvest.

Brunello itself must spend three years in wood and are released each January, 5 years after the harvest year, meaning the 2003 is just being released in January 2008. As the Brunello Riserva must spend an extra year in wood it is released 6 years after harvest to allow the tannins to soften (the 2002 Riservas will begin to be released now, in January 2008.

Some of the newer producers are switching to small barrique for aging to appeal to new world wine lovers, though if you stick to traditional styling (in Botte) the taste of the Sangiovese, in ll her complexity, shines through.

Rosso di Montalcino has no specific aging requirements and is what we call, the “little sister”, a great spaghetti red here at â‚¬9-12 a bottle, though probably a bit pricier stateside.

Ciao and happy sipping!
Lynda Albertson, Wine Journalist
In Vino Veritas
October 16, 2007

Serggi
Hey Gary, I forgot to mentioned those brunellos (La Poderina & San Giorgio)were from the great vintage of 1997!

Salud,

Serggi
October 16, 2007

Serggi
Hi Gary,

great show man! I think that the best brunellos I’ve ever had so far is La Poderina and San Giorgio with talegio (triple cream italian “stinky” cheese) that was an incredible experience.

Salud,

Serggi
August 24, 2007

Brandon M
Kahuna Rocks!
August 10, 2007

OldVinesJim
QOTD: Have never tasted Brunello. It’s always seemed expensive and I don’t know the producers so I’ve not taken the risk yet. Now I have a few recommendations. Thanks, GV!
August 2, 2007

JayZee
Yet another stellar effort from the G-Man!

QOTD: The best Brunello I ever had was a La Gerla Reserva when I was in Frascati a few years ago. I think it was a 1997. It was excellent and we had some wonderful Asiago cheese with it as well. Nice combo for my taste.
August 2, 2007

mcj
QOTD: Never had a Brunello either.
August 2, 2007

YoungDave
QOTD: My CKC budget has left me deprived- I’ve never had a Brunello. Ever. So sad… I need a moment (sniffle).
July 31, 2007

Ferrigno
Hello Gary, I’ve just returned from a trip to Mexico DF and so I’m still catching up!!! well well well, haven’t you asked already this episode’s QOTD???? I will not answer it since I DON’T WANT TO, but I WILL tell you, I love Brunellos, I love the sangio and I F-ING LOVE ITALIAN ALL-AROUND (THAT MEANS RED, WHITE, SWEET AND SPARK’D) WINES!!!! I am excited to finally watch you again!
July 31, 2007

Nico
dude, thanks for another brunello episode!

QOTD: my best Brunello to date, what made me love Brunello: 2001 Baricci “Colombaio di Montosoli” Brunello di Montalcino
QOTD part II: the 2001 Pinino with Robiola like you did in another Brunello episode.

-Nico
July 30, 2007

Mandy
GO GRADY!!! Thanks Gary – love to see the Cleveland support!!!
July 30, 2007

Totte
Gary

Hugely dissapointed to not see my blog in the collage at the end…I did badge you up and I did send a link…

QotD : I cant remember the name…but it was good…some 2 3 years ago…

Swedish T
July 30, 2007

rob
Also just returned from tuscany…2002 brunello, virtually across the board, was disappointing. Many producers (Poggio Di Soto, Poggio Antico to name a few), did not produce any 2002 brunello. Most seemed thin and unconcentrated to me, at least by brunello standards. Having visited at least 15 producers, I would highly recommend not paying “top dollar” for 2002 brunello.
July 29, 2007

LostinTuscany
Gary,
The law in Montalcino changed recently. Brunello by law must only be aged in oak for two years now. Many producers are keeping them in for three but the law only requires two. What is more interesting is that it seems almost everyone in intergrating more and more french oak. Also interesting is the difference in style and climate between northern and southern montalcino.

Gary…..check my blog when you get a minute…I just got back and I’m still transposing my notes and pictures.
http://lostintuscany.blogspot.com/
July 29, 2007

Dusty
good to see an episode on a wine that i’ve just recently been delving into. very exciting! great job once again Gary.
July 28, 2007

Chris
Gary,
Love the Grady Sizemore reference. Go Tribe!
July 28, 2007

Keith
Great show, love Brunello, it is the King of Tuscany, wish it was more affordable/accessible, but it is still worth the money
July 28, 2007

Mike Erdely
Nice episode. Looking forward to trying out Brunello.

I really liked the music at the end. I know Troy Vincent was a good NFL safety, but he can sing too?
July 28, 2007

Godfather
Best Brunello was the 1990 Altesino. This wine rewarded ageing (15 years) and was the equal of any mature Bordeaux I’ve tasted.
July 28, 2007

Tony R
Gary,

The best Brunello i’ve ever tasted is the 1999 Gorelli. Wow! I tend to like them all, but that for me was a standout.
July 27, 2007

Elliot Essman
Brunello invariably turns out to be a restaurant wine for me, and my memory is challenged as to makers and vintages. I’ve got to snuggle up to a nice bottle at home soon.