The Secret is Dolcetto – Episode #302

August 28, 2007

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Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 wines made from the Dolcetto grape from 2 different places.

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  • “wow another varietal…..very interesting….will keep in mind…… a…” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
  • “Really cool blog. I found it on yahoo. I am looking forward to read mo…” by Serge Senna
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Pecchenino Dolcetto San LuigiDolcetto di Dogliani play review at cork'd
2005 Altare Dolcetto D’albaDolcetto d’Alba play review at cork'd
2005 Chionetti Dolcetto Di Dogliani BriccoleroDolcetto di Dogliani play review at cork'd
2005 Roagna Dolcetto D AlbaDolcetto d’Alba play review at cork'd

225 Responses

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  1. June 29, 2009

    Adrian aka AnGkEr

    wow another varietal…..very interesting….will keep in mind…… and I love Thundercats…my fav cartoon during my school days…..

  2. April 17, 2009

    Serge Senna

    Really cool blog. I found it on yahoo. I am looking forward to read more posts.

  3. September 5, 2008

    sam

    Probably the second comment I have left on this episode. I have tried dolcetto since. I enjoy Di Dogliani best up to now. They tend to be more robust which I enjoy. I’ve had a Vigna del Pilone 2003 and 2005 and the Contrevent di Alba 2005. Tonight, I am drinking a Pecchenino Siri D’Jermu 2005. Awesome stuff! Thank you Gary!

  4. August 8, 2008

    Dessert Wine Nerd

    Ha ha ha… When you hate a former Jet, you REALLY hate a former Jet. Ive always hated the bugger, so there you go. Got to have the love for my Hawks always and forever. QOTD: Never had one, but this episode has inspired me to buy a bottle at the wine shop the next time I make spaghetti. Me, with a little bit of you…….. Also, whats with the “lets take a sniff?” You need to bring back the sniffy sniff, Gary.

  5. July 12, 2008

    Ryan W

    QOTD – I am all about trying a Dolcetto since I have yet to try one.

  6. June 20, 2008

    Oakmon's BF

    I had my doctor’s appointment yesterday. I’m doing fine. My diet’s over. I’m drinking wine again. I’m having my first delcetto ever. It’s 2006 lo Zoccolaio Delcetto d’Alba. I’m liking it. Thanks Gary. It’s taking me back to an earlier time I can’t identify. To me this is real red wine. I need to try some more delcettos.

  7. March 23, 2008

    Chris White

    I’m finally going to try my first Dolcetto this afternoon, I’m completely stoked.

  8. September 25, 2007

    Chris Turyk

    You mentioned rose aspect in wine, one of my favorite whites, Kim Crawford 06′ Marlborough Sauv. Blanc after breathing for 2-2.5 hours was strait rose pedal on the bouquet. I’ve been looking for that in a lot of wine i buy. great with duck for some reason.

  9. September 24, 2007

    dz

    Gary, I love Dolcetto as well, it always seems to have great balance and character. The QOTD is hard to answer(Italian wine names are difficult to remember) but I really enjoyed the Altare that we had with my wife’s beef stroganoff a few nights ago. Congratulations on your very well deserved success.

  10. September 9, 2007

    gordoyflaca

    I’m down with the Big D! my favorite was one I found for 7 bones on the discount rack..

    I believe it was an Abbona Dolcetto di Dogliani?

    Those who love roses should really try a Lacrima Morro d’Alba!

  11. September 5, 2007

    Dolcetto etto etto eh eh eh | FOOD WINE REVIEW

    [...] Wine Library TV episode #302 inspired this post and my drink of choice tonight. Native to the Piedmont region of Italy, Dolcetto is often overshadowed by the leading nebiolo and barbera grape varieties. As a result, Dolcetto frequently yields tremendous QPR. Onto the wine… [...]

  12. September 5, 2007

    Lawrence Leichtman

    For the price Dolcetto replaced Barbera for my go-to pasta wines long ago. Actually, at 12-16 bucks they have gone up in price but still a good value.

  13. September 5, 2007

    Oregon Sipper

    QOTD:

    Never had it…its on my list now though!

  14. September 4, 2007

    surf.sf

    Have been trying to learn about Italian wines. I’d say I’ve liked 90% of the Dolcettos I’ve tried, 100% of the Brunellos, and only 50% of the Barberas or Chiantis… So for $15 Dolcetto is definitely near the top of my list!

  15. September 4, 2007

    SoCal

    QOTD: Have not had it yet but I will be on the look out ;)

  16. September 4, 2007

    Winenerd

    Hi Gary,
    please tell me, how do you evaluate colour. You are saying on the show that this colour is better than that colour, this is the best colour…
    I don´t really go too crazy about the colour and rather think that it is an indicator for grape type, age of wine, region of production and vintage and don´t really rate the colour because it doesn´t have much influence on the enjoyment.
    Do you think that a Shiraz from Barossa Valley has a “better” colour than a Pinot Noir from Nuits-Saint-Georges and should be therefore rated higher?!
    And please: If you really like a region and rave about it take ten seconds to learn how to pronounce the name. Peeet mon tae!? A new kind of martial arts or a region in the north west of Italy.
    Sincerely, Konst

  17. September 2, 2007

    Elliot Essman

    I’ve recently enjoyed the Castello dei Poggio Dolcetto, which is DOC Monferatto. Very drinkable, with both black and red fruit, nice sweet oak, dried fruit, fruitcake; nice complexity for about $19.

  18. September 2, 2007

    chenin

    Never had a Dolcetto, and I’m looking forward to change it !

  19. September 1, 2007

    Jay

    Well I tried the Dolcetto D’Alba Bricco Galluccio Destfanis like I said I would and all I can say is wow. I brought it to a blind tasting of reds we had at a friends house and everyone loved it. Nobody there ever had a Dolcetto before and all were surprised by it. At only 15 bucks from Bevmo we all agreed it was a steal. So once again thanks Gary and the crew at Wine Library for making my world a little better.

  20. August 31, 2007

    joebot

    Freaking awesome show!! I’ll look into Dolcetto tommorow! Sat. is wine hunt day !!

    Thanks again Gary,

    Joe

  21. August 31, 2007

    mcj

    QOTD: When you get it back in stock? :-)

  22. August 31, 2007

    tony vincent

    just found out that dolcetto is identical to my favorite red grape– charbono! who knew?!
    tv

  23. August 30, 2007

    Jeff Cleveland

    QOTD: Just drank the 2005 Enzo Boglietti Dolcetto d’Alba Tiglineri earlier this week. It was my first Dolcetto but definately won’t be my last. I can really see why it’s the wine you order at a restaurant.

    Great Episode!!!

  24. August 30, 2007

    Karl Laczko

    So, you’ve changed your name then, seems shorter than before :) ?
    Nice bottle swig at the end.

    QOTD – Dolcetto is unknown for me, although I have just tried a Roero from Piemonte, which wasn’t bad at all.

    Thundercats, Ho…………………………..

  25. August 30, 2007

    GrapeStuff

    QOTD: Never had Dolcetto – maybe I will soon (hinty hinty)

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