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

JonE
Way to hit the big leagues. I’m very much lusting after that Cerretto.

QOTD:Haven’t had a favorite yet persay. I really enjoyed the last bottle of Cordero di Montezemolo. But I have yet to find my bliss Barolo.
October 30, 2007

Mike D
Nope, never had one, but I have one in my wine cooler.
Maybe soon
October 30, 2007

Tommy Vernieri
I don’t think I’ve had any Barolo. I have had Nebbiolo, by itself without much time for it to breathe, that was a bad idea. I definitely relate to the idea of not wanting to gamble on a pricey varietal. It’s a catch-22 too because if I do see a cheap one it makes me wary of whether or not it’s any good or a good example of the varietal. I’ll eventually bite the bullet but I still feel like there’s a lot of less expensive wine for me to explore.
October 30, 2007

Kelly In South Dakota
I have never had a Barolo. I have the 2000 Oberto Barolo Vigneto Alberella in my shopping cart! We have to try new things. As my mentor [ Gary ] says.
October 30, 2007

TennLee
QOTD: Never had one… will fix that soon.
October 30, 2007

lenny
Never had a Barolo, so I do not have a favorite.

Why is it no one ever smells or tastes grapes in a wine????? Kind of makes you wonder about the raspberries, cherries, etc.
October 30, 2007

tarheel17
Never had a barolo. I have 2 in my cellar, a Massolino 2000 (GV rated!) and a Silvio Grasso 1999. One day I’ll get super curious and pop them.
October 30, 2007

thepiratedoc
QOTD: O-for-Barolo GV. Never tried one. Will be picking three up later this week to give them a whirl, however.
October 30, 2007

Grape Expectations
Great episode, GV! I saw a nebbiolo rose at the store today. Didn’t buy it. Wonder if it could possibly be any good?

QOTD: One of the very first “fine” wines I ever had (about 20 years ago) was a Ceretto barolo and I loved it. I haven’t had all that much barolo in the intervening years but I like it lot when I do get a chance to drink it.
October 30, 2007

FJDR
QOTD: No, never had one. Hopefully I can find a “reasonably priced” one to try.
October 30, 2007

Dan B
Hey Gary
I’m new to your show and new to wine , love your show.
It is awesome. Any information or introductions to wine for newbies is appreciated.
Call me a Vaynermaniac !!!!!!!!
October 30, 2007

stewart l
My favorite Italian wines are amarone’s and Barolo’s. My most recent favorite was the 2000 Damilano Barolo which I snagged a case for about $30 a bottle!
October 30, 2007

Andy
QOTD: Have not had a Barolo yet but it sounds like something I would love based on your description of the flavor profile. Embarrassing side note, had never heard of Barolo wines before this episode, I’m just getting into this whole world. I just ordered my first case from the Wine Lib yesterday (major props and thanks for the shipping deal), and have not reached Italy in my roomates copy of The Wine Bible so the exposure level is low. Thanks for getting us (me especially) stoaked on wine, I may have to seek a bottle of this out when my CKC budget allows.

keep tasting, as I just get started
October 30, 2007

KyleLikesTies
Oh, I forgot: I second the motion for Sir Gary to make another appearance :~}
October 30, 2007

KyleLikesTies
QoTD: Nope; I’ve always been too intimidated to spend 40, 50 (or more) bones on a bottle of wine. It’s certainly something I can’t afford to do too often as a GSC’er, and everyone’s told me it’s ill-advised to buy a “low-end” (40, 50USD) barolo rather than a great cab or merlet at the same price, but the Oberto under 40USD and with a pretty great recommendation from GV himself sounds like one I may have to try … when I get my next paycheque … which is probably tomorrow!
October 30, 2007

Dave Grega
Yup….had a Barolo….sell Barolo….love Barolo!!! Piedmont is my favorite region…I have been noticing that quite a few vintages have Incorporated a new world side to their flavor profiles…I think there is something more than just hot vintages going on here! My favorite is the 2001 Per Ellen Barolo by Cascina Adelaide (new producer…check them out they are up and coming) the Per Ellen got a 94 in either WS or RP I can’t remember but I know that I gave it a 93 my self….I whole sale it for around 75 a bottle…great stuff…bought a case for my personal use….
October 30, 2007

Garret Nagle
Today’s show is classic. You didn’t say anything that will be remembered till the day you die, but this is exactly the kind of episode I would introduce to someone that is into wine, but hasn’t been exposed to WLTV. Your style of delivery today was very accomodating to both the CKC crowd, and people of a more traditional or stereotypical wine background. You weren’t a fruit bomb today (Gary is Sorry.com), nor were you an old world dirt bomb void of any entertaining value. You hit the sweetspot of balance today by not being over the top, and not being a serious Sir Gary kind of guy (I like sir gary but I don’t like the real Sir Garys at every wine tasting).

Don’t get me wrong, I like the outrageous Gary too, but the balanced Gary is my favorite.

QOTD: yes, I have had Barolo, and in a week will be opening a 1998 Batasiolo Vignetto Cerequio single vineyard Barolo. I’m worried it might be too new world in style as I’ve heard about Batasiolo, but we will see!
October 30, 2007

Autoproxy
QOTD: No favorite Barolo for me, although I’ve tried about 8 or so. High single digits. I find them to actually be priced on the high side, but I guess that can still be a value. Just not my kind of value.
October 30, 2007

Mandy
A Barolo that rocks that is not too expensive: Guido Porro Barolo Vigna Lazzairasco 2001
Has wonderful plum and cherry that lasts for days on the finish.
October 30, 2007

Mike Diz
Love Barolo, one of my favorite wines. Favorite Barolo is Poderi Aldo Conterno. Wish you had this one.
October 30, 2007

Kelly
1998 Roberto Voerzio Barolo Brunate

–Beat that Vayniacs…
October 30, 2007

C-Lo
Can’t say that I’ve had a Barolo yet…I should really crack open my bottle of Cerotto I’ve got in the cellar…RIGHT. As if I were that big time. Anyway, I’ve enjoyed your two shows this week – it’s good to see you peppy and healthy again. Keep it real.
October 30, 2007

TGatesman
I never had a Barolo…I’ll be looking out for these in the future
October 30, 2007

Drewine
Have not had the pleasure…yet!
October 30, 2007

Tom T.
Definitely have had some Barolo. That last wine looks awefully tempting. In any case this was a great episode. I love it how you describe serious wines w/o being serious. For Halloween you need to break out the Sir Gary outfit.