The Secret is Dolcetto – Episode #302

August 28, 2007

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

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(225) Leave a comment ›

“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
View all 225 ›

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

225 Responses

Pages: « 9 8 7 [6] 5 4 3 2 1 » Show All

August 29, 2007

dmg
Never had a Dolcetto, but I will get some.
August 29, 2007

J Crazy
QOTD: I’ve had some Dolcetto but don’t really remember the producers.

And Gary, better watch how you treat Cheetara. She and I were quite close back in the day and if you mistreat her I’ll crush your face off. Have a great day!
August 29, 2007

thabeav
Brandon M is a Vay-ner-addict.
August 29, 2007

thabeav
Never had a dolcetto……BUT I will now!!
August 29, 2007

CraigV
Learned something new today, and that’s a good thing. Thanks Gary. Never had Dolcetto before, but after watching this episode I will sure be looking for it.
August 29, 2007

Susan
I have had a Dolcetto from Clerico Langhe Visadi. It brings back memories because I was drinking it last Aug. 29 when I got home from the hospital after seeing my father for the last time and I will always remember that and then almost a year to that day you are featuring Dolcetto on your show.
August 29, 2007

YoungDave
QOTD: Never had a Dolcetto. This is an absolute shame… and I’m changing that TOMORROW!
August 29, 2007

medo
Very good show! I like Dolcetto alot – my best was a Docetto d’Alba from Marchesi Di Barolo.
August 29, 2007

Ryan Young
i’m so glad you liked the thundercats, gary. i tried to find a few you didn’t already have. but hey, you’re going to have to have some duplicates to overflow the table, eh?

great show again today.
August 29, 2007

KC Dan
Great ep Gman . Liked the clip at the end . Qotd : never had a dolcetto Will try to find one this weekend for labor day . Keep bringing the thunder !!!
August 29, 2007

Micha
Again a very inspiring, eyeopening Episode, Gary! Dolcetto is often overlooked, nearly unknown, and for that, not much requested by the consumers. But that can change quickly, cause we are changing the wine-world, …
August 29, 2007

Matt the Lurker
Oh, don’t forget to TOT SER.
August 29, 2007

Matt the Lurker
QOTD – I’ve had the Dolcetto, but I can’t say I have a favorite.

I just saw Lars’ website. I’ve seen a bunch of the stuff he’s been in and didn’t recognize him. What a trip.
August 29, 2007

wildebeest
I can’t believe you like stinky Febreeze better than matches. With your nose, I had assumed you would be repulsed by anything over-the-top perfumey in an aerosol can. Next thing I know, you’ll be telling us you use Axe body spray on a regular basis. It’s like saying you’d rather have a Mollydooker than a hermitage. …I guess there is always the danger of burning the house down though.

QOTD: I’ve never had a Dolcetto, I’m sorry to say. I’d go out and buy one right now, but I’m out of luck in this area. I guess I’ll just have to wait until you resume shipping to NV
August 29, 2007

onemore
QOTD: I’ve had Dolcetto only twice that I recall, and neither occasion was recent. Sometimes I see it in stores and almost pick it up–but I’m often lured away by a bottle of something else. Next time I’m at the wine shop, I’ll definitely grab a Dolcetto. “Next time” = within the next 2 days.

And see, I came out of lurkaholic mode again, just a few days ago, to play around with Cork’d. And I like your iPhone giveaway idea. And: good episode. AND when I was in college, I had a professor whose pet peeve was “And” as the start of a sentence–which was too bad for him, because it’s something I’ve done for 30something years and his aggravation merely resulted in blue book exams from me that were intentionally full of “And [words]” sentences. And this is why it’s dangerous to give me a place to ramble like this (oh how I ramble), though this was somehow tied to your Thundershow title explanation somehow when I first started down this tangent (don’t ask me how; hell if I know).

And… yeah, that’s all I got for now.

Except for this: The Altare Dolcetto D’alba sounds right up my alley. I’ll be sad if I can’t find it anywhere.
August 29, 2007

Azerule
Great episode Gary. The first and best dolcetto I’ve had was in fact the Elio Altare (2004 I believe) that I had in a great restaurant in Alba. They are delicious wines and so often great values as well. I will say that I wish I had a wine library here in the SF bay area, the ‘05 Altare was selling for $25 around here.

P.S. Your boy Tom Brady’s new son’s initials are JET. I can’t believe you didn’t mention this.
August 29, 2007

Ferrigno
1st!!! just kidding… once again, good show…
QOTD: NOOOOOOOOO!!! gonna seek it out this weekend BYEEEEE
August 29, 2007

Toke-Dawg
QOTD: No, I’ll try one as soon as I find one that’s kosher.
August 29, 2007

Agnes
I’ve watched #212 (as Gary suggested) ..so what’s up with the glasses in the washroom?
QOTD:I’m sure I had Dolcetto d’Alba, but I cant remember what was it? I’m kind of getting the idea of corkd…taking notes!!!(specially when you have amnesia)
August 29, 2007

seniormoogle
Gary,

Been listening a couple weeks. Really diggin it. Dolcetto is the secret! It’s definitely one of my favorites. There is this great brand (I’m not sure if it is a producer or an importer) that I think you should check out called Gagliardo, they do a Dolcetto d’Alba, a Fallegro (really delicious), and a few others. The Dolcetto though has a little hint of effervescence to it, like a flat soda, can’t really explain why, but it’s very refreshing and my favorite with pasta. If you know why this Dolcetto has a hint of carbonation I’d be very interested, I’ve had other Dolcetto’s that don’t have this, and truth be told I liked them less. What is your take?

- Kevin
August 29, 2007

Brandon M
Gary….
How do you know w are al so lucky?

You are lucky
August 29, 2007

laposte
GV,
Are there NO WINES that we are going to keep as our little secret?
Loose lips sink ships…
August 29, 2007

Mudd
I’ve never tried a Dolcetto. I will most certainly seek it out!
August 29, 2007

alberto
Eye opening episode, we all learned a LOT about Dolcettos today.
Thanks for this “MAYOR” tip.
August 29, 2007

t_moderne
wooohooo TOP 120 again!!!
QOTD – Yes I have had dolcetto.
Many times, my little sweet one.
Enzo Boglietti is one producer that comes to mind.

so for episode 212 – what was the deal – you wanted to remind us of (a) your confession of stealing from KMart, (b) the “your momma told you you don’t get nuttin for free” line (i never got a wristband by the way), (c) your theory that 16 bones for dolcetto is a good deal – almost like returning shaquille o’neil figurines to kMart, or (d) you really like two buck chuck wines but can’t admit it because you truly want to be a wine snob.
I suppose all will reveal itself shortly.

wishing you the best.
T.

PS. No wonder why K Mart went bankrupt.