Primitivo Red Wines from Italy

Primitivo Red Wines from Italy – Episode #336

October 18, 2007

Gary explores the fun wild and exciting world of Primitivo.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Villa Fanelli Primitivo ZetaPrimitivo di Manduria
2005 Felline Primitivo Di ManduriaPrimitivo di Manduria
2004 Savese Picchieri Primitivo TerrarossaPrimitivo di Manduria

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October 18, 2007

Autoproxy
QOTD: Chicago-style pizza. That would mean that I owned a giant brick oven, which of course would be fun. And I’d cook it for any/everyone. As long as they don’t mind the long wait.
October 18, 2007

Kevinatfieldsound
QOTD:
I would have to say my Hungarian Goulash served on Piave Polenta with Roasted Brussel Sprouts and bits of pan fried Pancetta with a bottle of the Coviv Aglianico. Then for dessert: Triple Chocolate Brownies with a nice double espresso. Enjoyed by my soon to be wife, her family, my parents, my brother and sister and my two best friends.
October 18, 2007

marshall
Gary, I tried the 2004 Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon last night and I liked it.
QOTD: Dragon and Pheonix (mmmmm oranges) with Linnea Quigley
October 18, 2007

Andrew B
Maybe I missed it, but what is up with the Clorox, is it in reference to the new “Clean Table” theme?
QOTD: Fresh Maine Lobster, oysters and falanghina with my fam.
October 18, 2007

Andy
Thanks for the Primitivo info G … Love the Big wines.
QOTD— How about good old Southern BBQ or a Pig-pickin with friends and a little vino to go along with.
October 18, 2007

Neil
QOTD: Either…..

1.) Butter Lettuce Salad/Mustard Vinaigrette, Braised Short Ribs, Pureed Potatoes, carrots.

2.) Roasted Beet, Mache & Blue Cheese Salad/Citrus Vinaigrette, Coq Au Vin, Buttered Noodles, Hercot Verts.

3.)Ciopinno with lots of Sourdough.

4.) Foie Gras Au Torchon with Sauterne Jelly, Roast Prime Rin Au Jus, Yorkshire Pudding, Creamed Spinach.

5.) Caesar Salad, Papardelle Bolognese, Colliflower Parmigianna.

6.) Insalata Tricolore, Halibut Livornese, Broccolli Rabe.

…..with my Family, in good health, and some vino thrown in for good measure.
October 18, 2007

Karl Laczko
Primitvo is on my buy list, andn I do like S. Italy, currently working thorugh my Nero d’Avola stage, although Neramaro has crept in as well. Primitivo will be soon.

QOTD – Pan Fried Salmon with a sweet chili sauce, stir-fry vegetables and Thai noodles, for me & Sarah.
October 18, 2007

Joe Po
Gary, Thanks for the info on the Primitivo. They are delicious. A Mano always seems to have a tasty vintage at a very good price.
QOTD: I think I’d like to make a good pierogi and have friends over to try it.
October 18, 2007

cgf
gary-

great to see you can still be blown away by a 12 dollar wine. i have to seek that out.

qotd: roasted duck with a cherry sauce with my wifey.
October 18, 2007

Kevin
QOTD: That I know how to cook? Lately, braised beef shin to pair with big reds. That I don’t know how to make? Dim-sum style shrimp dumplings – the ones with sesame oil. Either way, I’d make it for my friends and/or family. And myself, of course.

Once again, frustrated I can’t source the wines that rock. Damn.
October 18, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
I have a hard time making a proper risotto and would love to know the right way to do it as I seem to always get it underdone. Otherwise there are no dishes I have wanted to make that I couldn’t unless the ingredients just weren’t available ie truffles, I’ll use truffle oil but don’t have the wherewithal to buy them on any regular basis. Duck confit the same because I can’t find anyone anymore to just sell me duck legs. I don’t want to buy 5 whole ducks to get 10 duck legs and buying confit already made is expensive. Italy is turing more towards bargain wines even with the unfavorable dollar.
October 18, 2007

John P
I love Italian Wines. I have found better wines from Italy than from
South America. You are the “Try This” and I do.
October 18, 2007

jason
QOTD: risotto with shaved walnuts into it…. perfect for the fall. if you want, beat an egg and add it right at the end. the hot rice will cook it, just stir it well. a secret form my grandma.
October 18, 2007

Happyuke
Sorry Argentina,stupid spell chech,oops made myself laugh.
October 18, 2007

Happyuke
Hey Gary,My wifes Lasagne,could eat everyday,with garlic bread and broccoli on the side,
and A nice glass of 100% Malbec from Argentia,yummmmy.
How about BC wines!!!!!
October 18, 2007

Ryan D
QotD: Really good ribs… I’d cook ‘em for my family.
October 18, 2007

VegasChris
LURKER HERE! First post ever on WLTV!

Just want to say love the show, been watching since Kevin and Alex first mentioned you on Diggnation.

QOTD – I don’t drink wine. But love to hear about it.
October 18, 2007

Taylor
Big episode much better than yesterday, jsut tried the green groves cab pretty good, lots and lots og veggies!
QOTD Foie gras most likely for myself, becuase no matter how much it raises the cholesterol it’s so worth it!!!!!!!
October 18, 2007

Martin
In the words of Robert Rodriguez, “Not knowing how to cook is like not knowing how to f*ck.” I feel like cooking anything from Marcella Hazan’s, ‘The Classic Italian Cook Book’ with my beautiful sweetheart and Van Morrison on the stereo.
October 18, 2007

gustasopher
Great show! I’m off to find me some ‘tivo this weekend.

cheers
October 18, 2007

davo
top 20!

qotd – I’d cook baked beans on toast… if I could be magically given the talent to do so
October 18, 2007

David Canada
Way to get on the soapbox…it has been too long.
QOTD – Risotto…I’d make it for my wife with a nice bottle of barolo!
October 18, 2007

alex diaz
not top 10 but 11. Loved the show, im gonna be on the look out for this…
October 18, 2007

Ben N.
Still in. Time to watch.
October 18, 2007

Loweeel
Zintalian?