The Secret is Dolcetto - Episode #302

August 28, 2007

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

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“I’m finally going to try my first Dolcetto this afternoon, I’m complet…” by Chris White
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Pecchenino Dolcetto San LuigiDolcetto di Dogliani
2005 Altare Dolcetto D’albaDolcetto d’Alba
2005 Chionetti Dolcetto Di Dogliani BriccoleroDolcetto di Dogliani
2005 Roagna Dolcetto D AlbaDolcetto d’Alba

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about a month ago

Chris White
I’m finally going to try my first Dolcetto this afternoon, I’m completely stoked.
about 7 months ago

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.
about 7 months ago

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.
about 8 months ago

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!
about 8 months ago

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… […]
about 8 months ago

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.
about 8 months ago

Oregon Sipper
QOTD:

Never had it…its on my list now though!
about 8 months ago

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!
about 8 months ago

SoCal
QOTD: Have not had it yet but I will be on the look out
about 8 months ago

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
about 8 months ago

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.
about 8 months ago

chenin
Never had a Dolcetto, and I’m looking forward to change it !
about 8 months ago

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.
about 8 months ago

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

Thanks again Gary,

Joe
about 8 months ago

mcj
QOTD: When you get it back in stock?
about 8 months ago

tony vincent
just found out that dolcetto is identical to my favorite red grape– charbono! who knew?!
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about 8 months ago

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!!!
about 8 months ago

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…………………………..
about 8 months ago

GrapeStuff
QOTD: Never had Dolcetto - maybe I will soon (hinty hinty)
about 8 months ago

caleb
QOTD I had a dolcetto in the trattoria that sits directly below the tower in barbaresco that you see on the produttori labels. Had it with one of the simplest but most amazing food experiences i have had…a wonderful egg noodle pasta…so basic but soooo fresh… all followed by one of the best tasting times i have had in barbaresco.
about 8 months ago

mike S.
Little behind on my wine watching. Great show!..I’m a fan of Dolcettos, but have forgotten about them, thanks for the reminder. Great show!
about 8 months ago

WINO
Not a sherry guy and I think this show confirms that.

You like the taste of nuts in your mouth? No wonder I disagree with your scores. Ha Ha Ha

Can’t wait for the big announcement!
about 8 months ago

Kristen
Oh yeah, and props to the montage…pretty flippin amazing. And classic clips from episode #148 one expanding the palate…including white pepper, hot peppers, and the ever important terroir!
about 8 months ago

Kristen
I’ll definitely have to find this now in the wine shop….or if we don’t have it, I’ll most certainly lobby for some shelf space. Thanks introducing me to another new type of wine.
about 8 months ago

Grapedigger
Never had a Dolcetto…I’ll definitely pop one this weekend, thanks to you…