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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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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August 28, 2007

guyincongers
Well I thought i would kill a few birds with one stone here.

First, a LURKER here with the Dolcetto episode being my tenth…plus a few of your past favorite episodes. I love your philosophy on wine, and consider it crucial in educating new consumers of wine. New winedrinkers have been recently bombarded by mass marketing campaigns of unworthy juice drinks with some alcohol, dare I say one…Ye*****ail. (bleeped because it’s considered a bad word in my apartment). Unfortunately this advertising blitz is not only being listened to, but being followed. It’s nice to see a genuine interest in wine, and more importantly a genuine interest in delivering a accurate and unbiased (sorta ;-p) knowledge to all consumers.

Second, I just wanted to say thank you for what you are doing. Having just recently passed my first Sommelier course with the SSA in NYC, I find your blog a great transition until I start my courses with the ASA in January. Not only are you refreshing my memory….but inspiring and educating me on many new elements, concepts, and themes of the wine world. I give the blog site not only to my employees and friends, but to as many patrons of the restaurant to which I manage in midtown.

Third, the QOTD! I have tasted Dolcetto in the past at tastings but never have really consumed a bottle with a meal and for my own enjoyment. Watching the blog and smelling the preperation of Camanelle with meatsauce by roomates gave me a great idea! I strolled around the corner of my apartment in queens and purchased Docetto D’Alba by Perincance, a 2005 with 13.5%. I opened and decanted in my oversized platic Mets cup, then enjoyed the first glass with the pasta. Sad to say the way too overly spiced pasta destroyed the wine, but at first thought it reminded me of a young beaujolais. The second glass to which I am enjoying now really gives the wine justice. Your right on with the Walla Walla refernece. This wine remeinds me of some northern climate California pinot’s as well as most definitely many of Oregon’s boutique pinot’s to which people pay up to $70.00 for. Thanks to your blog I am going to keep my eye on Dolcettto for my guests as a great transition wine at my next meal. An excellent price point…this bottle was only $13.95!!!
August 28, 2007

slambert
So Gary, the big announcement (after you referenced ep.212) is that all wines will be 2 bucks on Thursday. Am I even close?!?

QOTD: No Dolcetto, but I am a fan of its bigger brother Barolo. So I will be checking it out soon.

Great episode as always GV!
August 28, 2007

Grape Expectations
Oh, yeah, and I forgot to say, tremendous episode! I learned a lot.
August 28, 2007

WineShopChic
Nice ending…. feeling a bit like a memorial show ending, but hey – enjoyed it! Definately made me want to check out a couple shows that I missed!!!

QOTD: I like Dolcetto, I like Sicilian wines best, but have only had a handful of Dolcettos. So… No names in front of me at the moment.

Ps- Amarone rocks …. some ripasso do, bring the Thunder!

i-phone idea: Maybe you could have a contest where people create an intro for you to your Thunder-Show, then whichever one you pick gets the i-phone as a quasi-payment. At least then the winner totally earns it.

Drinking: Michael & David Phillips, Incgnito 05 – Holy High Acohol Content!
August 28, 2007

Grape Expectations
Here’s my two cents for today. (Running total for the week, four cents.)

QOTD: I don’t believe I’ve ever had a dolcetto. However, I’m going to Italy in a couple of weeks and while I won’t exactly be in Piemonte, I’ll be close. So I think I will save my initial dolcetto experience for the native soil from which it springs.
August 28, 2007

CorvetteTony
QOTD: Have not tasted Dolcetto but will pick up some to try on my next wine run.
August 28, 2007

David M Roberts
Great episode – it’s always appreciated when you highlight some of the lesser known grapes. Dolcetto is now on my must buy and try list.
August 28, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
This was a SUPERB episode — destined to become a WLTV classic.

QOTD: no, I have never even heard of Dolcetto before today. And given my meager budget (thanks to the alinomy), it is smack damn-dabbledydoo in my price range. I will be buying some tomorrow, right after I get off work.

Caw! Caw! (sept 16)
August 28, 2007

GeneV
Thanks for letting us in on the secret. Too bad its always sold out by the time the west coast hears the secret.
August 28, 2007

linda
Dear Wine Whisperer,

Great show. Eegads I’m hooked.

Linda
August 28, 2007

Deano
Gary great episode i have never heard of Dolcetto before. I will have to find some of these to taste.

QOTD:
-Never have tasted them however real soon hopefully.
August 28, 2007

portland guy
This was a nice episode, very informative. Looking at the earlier posts, I can see why you have to ‘play’ to the under 30 crowd.
August 28, 2007

Bossman
Thunder Show, indeed. Thanks for the schooling. Business dinner tomorrow, looking forward to putting some of what you’ve taught to practical use on the co.’s dime (but I’ll be going at a higher price point than the Dolcetto)

Secret revealed!

I’ve got it!

Chief,

TOT SER?

Would you believe, anagram?

(Cone of silence lowers)

Would you believe we’re all getting $723.61 worth of TORTES from WL’s gourmet dept., YESSSSS!

Am I warm? No, huh?

Would you believe you’ve scraped up some OTTERS from Rte 78 and you’ll be distributing roadkill to expand the collective Vayniac palate?

What did I win, chief? (please let it be a weekend with 99)

QOTD: Not yet, but I will.

…and before anyone pooh poohs my theory I did rewatch 212 and Gary did reference roadkill as a good pairing with the 2004 Villard Gallets Blanc Cote Rotie.
August 28, 2007

Boozer
Love Italian wines and Dolcetto is no exception. Which one I like best??? Hard to say.
August 28, 2007

Terrance
Headed to the store TODAY for a some action with the little sweet one.

In Italy Piedmonte is my favorite area so I’m happy to try something I’ve overlooked that’s tasty, affordable, and tasty (not an error). Thank u once a again Gary ‘Always Brings the Thunder’ Vaynerchuk.
August 28, 2007

mas
Great ep, Gary – thanks – and please, sniffy-sniff the wine, what is this smell stuff?? How about tasting a few Barbera D’Alba’s? Would like to hear your take on those …

QOTD: Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto D’Alba Falletto!
August 28, 2007

ecola
Buying a dolcetto next trip to the store. I still like V. Testaverde, how can you not root for a 67 year old man still playing football.
August 28, 2007

hiliner17
dolcetto is good
lets test your able skill
its time for sake
August 28, 2007

Andrew
Hey Gary, great show as usual.

QOTD: The only Dolcetto I’ve drunk on a regular basis is the Australian Dolcetto/Syrah blend made by the King Valley producer Brown Brothers. A very light style that is often served slightly chilled. I reckon it’s about perfect for breakfast on a hot Australian day, though it’s a huge hit with my girlfriend anytime.
August 28, 2007

Lars
QOTD: Never had one. Will very soon. Thanks for the tip.
August 28, 2007

Mason
Gary, I have never tried a Dolcetto, but very soon, I will seek them out. I really enjoy Italian reds, and I am looking forward to finding some of this. Thanks!
August 28, 2007

KimG
Great tip to go for Dolcettos. I will hunt one down as soon as I get the chance! Misleading name, though…
August 28, 2007

Juicy Jesse
QOTD: I’ve had Barolo and Barbaresco, even Barbera, but noooo Dolcetto. However…today’s show convinced me – to try some – now! THX!
August 28, 2007

KenP
Great ep, GV.
August 28, 2007

luvgrapesqeezings
QOTD: I remember trying it at a tasting a couple of years ago, and it was pretty much uneventful for me then. I would like to try a few more since I think that I may appreciate it more now.

Good ep. GV.