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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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

Jon B.
Great show. QOTD I purchased a Barolo The last Barolo episode you did and still have not tried it. It is in my cellar and will hit the glass this weekend for sure. Thanks Gary and WLTV crew.
October 30, 2007

OttawaB
I’ve had a bunch of Barolos. Amongst my favourite wines, although I do not drink enough of them.
Paolo Scavino is my favourite producer. His Carobric (1999) and Bric del Fiasc are amonst my favourites.
Also had an excellent 2001 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis at a recent WLTV offline which will lead me to try other Sandrone offerings..
October 30, 2007

Julava
QOTD: Never had one. I’ve been sticking with a $15 cap (sometimes $20) until I’m out of grad school and can afford stuff again. They’re on my list though.
October 30, 2007

greg
Just wait for the 2004 vintage/ classic!
October 30, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: Yes the one you did a while back 2000 Massolino Barolo Margheria
October 30, 2007

portland guy
ORE GONE Cowboy??? It’s sad that Kellen should end up with a losing team with loser fans — particularly those who can’t pronounce Oregon. Or know he’s no cowboy, buster.
October 30, 2007

tony
barolo have brought me to another level in my wine experience…
last bottle was 2003 barolo villa bablio cantino…
October 30, 2007

John Farrin
Have never had a Barolo before. On your recommendation I ordered 3 bottles of the 2000 Oberto Barolo Vigneto Alberella so that I can answer the question of whether I’ve had a Barolo. You’re a very good salesman, and I appreciate that having been one myself

Thanks for the continuing education.
October 30, 2007

Russ J
Nice move with the 2006 jersey, GV.

QOTD: Barolo’s are some of my favorite wines. I have not had tons of them, due to the prices, but I have had a couple dozen or so. Favorite was a ‘95 I had a couple of years ago at a Battali place in NYC. Don’t remember the details, but it was outstanding.
October 30, 2007

Jus in WA
The last Barolo I had was the 03 Vietti. It was really very tasty, and at $40 seemed like a steal, though it was still too young. In another couple of years I think it’ll be fantastic.
October 30, 2007

ManInBlack
Nope. At 46 I guess I’m still a wine nubie, I had never even heard of Barolos. Live and learn!
October 30, 2007

purplejuicebruce
No have never tried one but I will for sure now!
October 30, 2007

Will "Ha Ha" Shatter
Actually opened a ‘98 Gaja Sori Tildin several months ago over an amazing dinner, not a barolo but mix of nebbiolo and barbera, bought from friend at a drastically reduced price, a steal at the $120 it cost me, the wine was in a major dumb phase and was not impressed with it, especially for the price, even at what I paid. Give me a Brunello di Montalcino anytime….brother, pair with boar, venison or osso buco, absolute nirvana, and buy two for the price of a nebbiolo equivilent!!!
October 30, 2007

carnyc
QOTD:

Yes, but only two Barolos thus far:

1) 2000 Massolino Barolo Margheria (from WL) – this was fantastic w/ a huge porterhouse!
2) 1993 Vietti Barolo Lazzarito – drank this a few months ago at a BYO called “Nook” in Hells Kitchen w/ lamb chops…was still goin pretty strong but was more elegant than the Massolino.

It’s not my favorite wine, but it’s hard to deny its quality.

BTW, any of you who live in NYC have to try Nook. No corking fee, very reasonably priced and very good food!

Great episode, thx!
October 30, 2007

Palmer
QOTD: don’t think I’ve ever had a barolo. been focusing on barbera and dolcetto, but actually have a 2000 barolo in my cellar and I have no idea where it came from. will drink soon for sure.
October 30, 2007

BobM
I had a 1964 Giuseppi Mascarolo Barolo in 1979 that made a huge impression on me.
October 30, 2007

Harley Stan
Great episode today, I was able to watch while wearing my Vaniac Wirstband
QOTD- No I hav’t tried one yet but I have one waiting for me in the basemanet.
October 30, 2007

Dr. Dan
QOTD: I have a couple of Barolos in my cellar that are a couple of years from hitting their stride, so I’m still a Barolo virgin. Today’s episode makes me even more anxious to drink one, though.
October 30, 2007

Flavio
Nice show. Always good to see old world juice (even when they’re from new-world-type vintages).

QOTD: Have had a few (not too many). Most memorable was the 1996 Francesco Rinaldi Le Brunate which I loved.
October 30, 2007

cgatesman
QOTD: I’ve never had a Barolo. I would love to try one, but I’m a little scared… I’m afraid I may like them too much! And at that price point…
October 30, 2007

daverdude
OK GV ‘Your on
No’ Ive never had these Barolo wines ?
But Ive already called The Boys at the Hangout
And That’s are next Visit (soon)

$50 to $150 is right up our alley
Besides that what were spending on these Napas and Big Aussie’s anyway
When We Taste $

Count me in BAROLO It Is
” They sound STASH Rated ”

Cant Wait To Do a post on this Stuff *
October 30, 2007

wannaBconnoisseur
Great Show!!

Q: I’ve had a few…enjoyed them…need to try more.
October 30, 2007

wfdeac
QOTD: Never had a Barolo. As a CKCer it may be a little while before I do.
October 30, 2007

U wish my wife was yours
Hey DC7. You going to Venice sometime soon???? We’ll be there Nov 18 and 19
October 30, 2007

Legend
my father introduced me to barolo wines-fabulous with serious pasta dishes-great show again