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 30, 2007

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.
August 30, 2007

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!
August 30, 2007

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!
August 30, 2007

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!
August 30, 2007

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.
August 29, 2007

Grapedigger
Never had a Dolcetto…I’ll definitely pop one this weekend, thanks to you…
August 29, 2007

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: My wife had a glass of Dolcetto at a restaurant once and I gave it a try… did not like it. Now I’m curious though, I’ll have to give it another go.
August 29, 2007

New World Wayne
Cool – but what’s a Thundercat ?
August 29, 2007

cruster
Gary, I’m a pretty old vayniac – I’ve been watching since about episode #60. When watching this Dolcetto episode, I’ve realised how much I’ve learned about wine thanks to your vlog. I do read a lot about wine, I do go to wine-tastings and contests, I do try undiscovered, but there’s always something on your show, that makes me feel like “oh, I’ve learned something new once again”. Thank you so so much for this great feeling.
August 29, 2007

Nathan
Great show, and the montage at the end was awesome. Dolcetto is very under-rated, and it’s sad. There are some lesser known areas producing great Dolcetto in Piemonte. We import one from Ovada, and it’s awesome. Although I like Dolcetto better, when we present it at tastings next to the Barbera, the crowd leans towards the Barbera. More for me.

QOTD: Favorite is either ours, (I wouldn’t import it otherwise), or the Pecchenino Dolcetto di Dogliani Siri d’Jermu. Ours: Seiterre Dolcetto d’Ovada Superiore DOC.
August 29, 2007

Autoproxy
QOTD – Yes, I’ve had a few Dolcettos. I haven’t had any noteworthy ones except a glass that I got at some bar that had a bit of a gasoline-flavor-infusion that was at first absurdly disgusting but then really grew on me. But I never found out the name of the producer.
August 29, 2007

Keith L
Another good show and another couple wines I need to try, thanks.

Do not remember trying Dolcetto, looking forward to it.
August 29, 2007

Renee Anderson
QOTD: I have tried Dolcettos, I’m very interested in them although I know very little. My first was from Bonny Doon, and as per California, was a fruit bomb, at least compared to the way you’re describing them. I loved it. I then moved into Italian, of which I know nothing. My second Dolcetto then was at a restaurant, Cascina Bruciate, again I just picked it. It was good, not great. Then I picked up one from a store and it was horrible, like balsamic vinegar but not sour. Yuk. But I’m still going to try them.
August 29, 2007

Jeff
Hi,
Does anyone know the episode # for the very last clip on this show? It was the one with Gary on the couch and he chewed on something and spit it out and poured some Champagne in his mouth. It looked really funny! I can’t find the episode though.
August 29, 2007

Scott S
OHHHHH….forgot to mention Gary…I live 20 minuted away from Marshall University. I wonder who’s alma mater that is?????
August 29, 2007

Scott S
Enjoyed the show….never tried Dolcetta but, I will soon. Great video at the end.
August 29, 2007

BK
Great show gary.
I know what i’ll be tasting this weekend.
How bout a barbera episode? (if you haven’t already…i should really use the search function)

Also…you got me interested in Walla Walla now, i did some poking around and found someone making sangiovese! In washington! (perhaps not totally odd…but i wasn’t expecting that..shows what i know)
Definitely going to check that out asap.
August 29, 2007

BelgianBeerMistress
QOTD: I have had many, but forget which ones, mainly because I OD’d on them. I was turned off by a few clunkers (S. Orsola in particular) and have not been interested since. I have since turned to Chinon. MMm…..

-julie
August 29, 2007

WMiree
I can’t wait to try the Altare. Your description of it set me on fire….I love all the stuff you found in this wine.

I had a 2005 Ca’ Viola Dolcetta d’Alba Barturot ($29.99 vs $16 for Altare)as part of a Tre Biccheri wine tasting last night. It was extremely good with beautiful, full flavored, rich cherries on nose and palate and excellent balance, but none of the earthy, truffly, sweat-sock, animal that you got from the Altare. Where are you when I need you, Altare?
August 29, 2007

SamIAm
Mr. V: Only you could entice me to taste something that smells like sweaty jockstraps and rotting logs. You are a downright Picasso-esque wine critic.
August 29, 2007

Mike
I like the new intro. It starts out really intense as usual, and then the new twist (name pronunciation) gives it a nice relaxing finish.
August 29, 2007

Stumpy
QOTD: Being lucky enough to live in Piemonte, I’ve enjoyed many Dolcetto’s. Try Scarzello, they also make delicious Langhe Nebiolo, top bang for your buck but probably not readily available in the US.
August 29, 2007

Kelly
QOTD: I’ve had quite a few Dolcetto’s in my time. I believe they sometimes outshine the Barolo’s that go for much higher prices. Strangely enough, the last Dolcetto I had was the Roagna about a month ago. I didn’t enjoy it as much as you and found it to be extremely disjointed but having a lot of potential–a decanter would probably help with wine out.

PLEASE HAVE MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN ON THE SHOW!!!
August 29, 2007

Kelly
QOTD: I’ve had quite a few Dolcetto’s in my time. I believe they sometimes outshine the Barolo’s that go for much higher prices. Strangely enough, the last Dolcetto I had was the Roagna about a month ago. I didn’t enjoy it as much as you and found it to be extremely disjointed but having alot of potential–a decanter would probably help with wine out.

PLEASE HAVE MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN ON THE SHOW!!!
August 29, 2007

Jason Skinder
Gary,

Recently started watching WLTV and have been having a blast! Thanks for doing this, cause I can tell you, there are a lot of people out there like me that like wine but don’t know enough yet to make wise decisions. Keep it up, and keep up revealing your wine secrets – never heard of Dolcetto before but now I HAVE to go try some!

Jason