2000 Barolo Wines from Piedmont Revisted

2000 Barolo Wines from Piedmont Revisted – Episode #341

October 30, 2007

Wine Spectator went over the top with their rating for the vintage of 2000 Piedmont, others say it was too hot and the wines are bombs. Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV visits 3 of these wines to see whats up!

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“QOTD: Ive yet to have one, but cant see any reason why I shouldnt add…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2000 Oberto Barolo Vigneto AlbarellaBarolo
2000 Giacomo Borgogno Barolo ListeBarolo
2000 Ceretto Barolo Bricco RoccheBarolo

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October 30, 2007

U wish my wife was yours
QOTD: Can’t say I’ve ever had a Barolo.
October 30, 2007

*/^_^\*
sir gary vaynerchuk!

QOTD: never had one. my exposure to non-chianti italian wines has been limited other than a few dolcettos and amarones.,,,
October 30, 2007

amgryger
QOTD: I’ve said it many times before, but I will say it again. Nebbiolo is my favorite grape. I’ve only ever had one nebbiolo wine that was a complete let down for me. There is something about its flavor profile that I respond to in a way that transcends normal flavor experiences. So to answer the QOTD, I don’t think I can actually pick a favorite.
October 30, 2007

Withnail
QOTD: Yes, I’ve had Barolo before but I haven’t taken the time to really think about it.
This episode was extremely timely as our monthly tasting group is doing Piedmont this
Saturday night.
October 30, 2007

JoeD.
Here you go Gary V!!…First Comment from a big lurker…lol…Favorite Borolo = Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Classico Riserva 1998 (also have a 78 vintage of the same that I can’t wait to drink!)
October 30, 2007

Gobi
QOTD: Haven’t had a barolo
October 30, 2007

DC7
Very interesting show! I hope the $140 tag is cheaper in Venice!
October 30, 2007

Tommasino de BoBo of WI
ANOTHER mention of Green and Brett Farve,,, why don’t you come over to our side you WEENIE!!

Barolo are wonderful,,, had a chance to taste many at this weeks WS New York Wine Experience,,, can only assume you didn’t show because you were feeling ill yet,, missed ya!

Going to give myself a day to calm down before making a decision on ordering some of that Ceretto.
October 30, 2007

Ryan M.
I’ve never tried a Barolo before but I have one in my cellar right now. It’s a 2001 Barolo Serralunga by Paolo Manzone, and I hope to pop it open in a few years. Hopefully it will become my favourite style of wine.
October 30, 2007

PaVo
I’ve wanted to try some for a long time and again, you never want to pick a wine in the above $x price range and have it be bad, or moreso, a miss. But I’m certainly going to do some homework and search a few out!

Not to start the smack talk…but…GO SKINS; don’t break my heart two weeks running.
October 30, 2007

debnj
No, I’ve never had one, but I’m going to try the Oberto, because it’s at the right price point for my budget. Thanks for the recommendation!
October 30, 2007

Mike S.
Gary, I feel sorry for your wife. She’s going to have to kiss that scruff on your face for awhile. My Redskins are going to drop the hammer this weekend.
October 30, 2007

PhilB
Hey GV!!

Was just yesterday at a fine italian wine tasting in Paris (something which is pretty rare) and really enjoyed the barolos from Voerzio and Sandrone, although Iwould never the prices from these wines…

PhilB
October 30, 2007

Mike L
QOTD: Never had a Barolo, but I am seriously intruiged!

I’m suddenly craving veal too..what’s up with that?
October 30, 2007

KW
QOTD: I got a few bottles of the 03 Ghisolfi Barolo for an Italian dinner last week. Rated 92 by WS. It was overall good but the mid-palatte to the finish a bit too earthy. I am putting the extra bottles away for a few more years (recommended after 2010) before I open the next one.
October 30, 2007

Martin
wow. awesome show. i have a 2001 germano ettore barolo that i recieved as a gift last christmas. this show makes me really want to open it. i’ll have to get some good friends together to cook a great meal to pair it with. ciao
October 30, 2007

Dominick Mack
QOTD – Yes – and the next one I will pop is a 1999 Viberti.
October 30, 2007

J.R. Young
QOTD: Aldo Conterno, but Damilano makes a great daily drinker.
October 30, 2007

jason
i thought you said no more barolo episodes. but why not, they are beautiful.

QOTD: of course. i have a few in my cellar and i have my eye on a few more for later drinking. the problem is that most that are begin consumed now are are just way too young. it is really hard too to decant a wine for 5 hours at the resto. on that note, they surely have the possibility to be monolithic in their youth which leave people with the feeling of ” don’t get it ” feeling.
October 30, 2007

Dave
QOTD: Negative ghostrider.
October 30, 2007

Pamela
I had a Barolo in a wine tasting class I took in January, so it has been quite a while and the amount that I had was just a smidgen. Since then, I started a wine tasting group and were are working our way through France and will soon be going to Italy and Spain. So I will be adding it to the itinerary. For anyone who wants to learn more about wine, start a wine tasting group. I have been hosting it for only six weeks and I am amazed at how much I have learned so far! Plus you meet new people who like wine!
October 30, 2007

Fco.
I’ve never had a Barolo…can’t even afford the stuff. I will just live vicariously through you.
October 30, 2007

Dave Canada
Gret episode…this is becoming one of my favorite regions….so damn good!
QOTD – Shit yeah….I am a Barolo lover [Thanks Joe G for the gentle nudge ] Favorite Barolo has to be Liciano Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis 2001. I had this at the epic Buffalo WLTV offline!
October 30, 2007

Alex
Never had Barolo. Will try one soon.
October 30, 2007

Orion Slayer
I did not see the origianl episode, so thanks for redoing this. Ever since reading about Barolos in “The Wine Bible” I’ve been interested in them!

QOTD: The only Barolo I’ve had was a 2002 Damilano. The bottle was on the discount shelf ($16.99, normally $30) so I tried it. I was surprised that the wine wasn’t more tannic. The flavor was good but I’d like to try that $100 Barolo you had on the show today!