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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  • “Hey guys…just a bit further information on Brunello and its bottling…” by Lynda Albertson
  • “Hey Gary, I forgot to mentioned those brunellos (La Poderina & San…” by Serggi
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2001 La Gerla Brunello Di MontalcinoBrunello di Montalcino play review at cork'd
2001 Pian Cornello Brunello Di MontalcinoBrunello di Montalcino play review at cork'd
2001 Collelceto Brunello Di MontalcinoBrunello di Montalcino play review at cork'd
2000 Valdicava BrunelloBrunello di Montalcino play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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  1. about 4 months ago

    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 €9-12 a bottle, though probably a bit pricier stateside.

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

  2. about 7 months ago

    Serggi

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

    Salud,

    Serggi

  3. about 7 months ago

    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

  4. about 8 months ago

    Brandon M

    Kahuna Rocks!

  5. about 9 months ago

    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!

  6. about 9 months ago

    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.

  7. about 9 months ago

    mcj

    QOTD: Never had a Brunello either.

  8. about 9 months ago

    YoungDave

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

  9. about 9 months ago

    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!

  10. about 9 months ago

    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

  11. about 9 months ago

    Mandy

    GO GRADY!!! Thanks Gary - love to see the Cleveland support!!!

  12. about 9 months ago

    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

  13. about 9 months ago

    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.

  14. about 9 months ago

    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/

  15. about 9 months ago

    Dusty

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

  16. about 9 months ago

    Chris

    Gary,
    Love the Grady Sizemore reference. Go Tribe!

  17. about 9 months ago

    Keith

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

  18. about 9 months ago

    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? :)

  19. about 9 months ago

    Godfather

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

  20. about 9 months ago

    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.

  21. about 9 months ago

    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.

  22. about 9 months ago

    Capt M

    QOTD: I’ve never had Brunello. But I’ll be headed out to the candy store here in a few minutes. Concepción and I love you and send our warm regards. Please go to our Wine Tasting pictures in Facebook (Oops! dirty word) and comment on one of our pics when you have a chance.

  23. about 9 months ago

    vibemore

    QOTD: Poggio Lontano Brunello di Montalcino 2000
    Sadly, I don’t have much Brunello experience.

  24. about 9 months ago

    Daniel

    Winecritics and music don´t mix.
    I´m sorry but music at the end is a 52- pts track. Actually I almost threw up my BdM La Fiorita Riserva 2001.

    Red some wine magazines that tries too add som music reviews: and please, pretty please don´t destroy WLTV with music!

    All you other Wainics with ringin´ ears and hurting tummies seek out some George Benson healing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Df_7IaKmfI

    regards
    /the music lover

  25. about 9 months ago

    Mason

    QOTD: Never have tried a Brunello, but after watching this show, I want to run the my favorite wine shop and find one!

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