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

Panoca
Another spectacular episode, Gary! Really enjoyed it.
QOTD: Never had but will soon (next week for sure will buy one to try.)
Thanks!
October 30, 2007

laposte
I am surprised at how many have not tried a barolo, I hate to admit you were correct in your assumption GV.
Barolo is the predominant wine in my cellar.

QOTD.I am almost embarrassed but I have the 2000 Ceretto,I wasn’t planning on trying any for a number of years but after today’s episode my have to rethink and ease into them.
My favorite is probably the 1983 Luciano Sandrone but I have a son of the same vintage which may color my judgement. The times we have shared one are some of the happiest family memories I carry with me.
I would HIGHLY RECOMEND, for any of you younger vayniacs to lay down a few bottles from your children’s birth year and the year you were married. It’s history in a bottle…
Oh, back to the QOTD the 1995 Le Vigne Sandrone is a heart stopper too.
October 30, 2007

Drew Hillard
QOTD: Yes, I’ve had a few, maybe two or three during my time in culinary school. Of course, being bombarded with over 100 wines to taste in less that three weeks, one can lose track. Now that I have to pay for the wines that I try borolo can be a little out of my price range.
October 30, 2007

Grapedigger
Barolos and Brunellos have been on my list of wines to try…I can not wait! The hunt is on…
Cheers
October 30, 2007

Vinsant
Hairy Gary…. QOTD:no Barolo, but enjoyed a Nebbiolo from Morrison Lane in Walla Walla
October 30, 2007

Triple_J
QOTD: I have had exactly one Barolo: the ‘01 Vietti Castiglione Falletto. It was good, so I guess that’s my fav. I have an ‘01 Brovia in the cellar that is waiting for the right moment…
October 30, 2007

DulaMae
QOTD: nope!

Thanks for entertaining and educating me while I ate my dinner!
October 30, 2007

randy d
hey gary could you do me a favor and look up the historyu of oregon qb’s. are you serious?
October 30, 2007

Steve-o
QOTD: I actually got in on the final blending for our nebbiolo, so I’m pretty familiar with the varietal. But I’ve never had the real-piedmont-deal
October 30, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
Alright Gary, I’ve got to call you out on this one, because combined events T&F is my sport. Dan O’Brian (who dominated the decathlon for about a 7-8 year stretch, and STILL holds the USA record, and the 3rd best point total ever) didn’t qualify in ‘92 due to a tactical error on the pole vault; and Dave Johnson probably would’ve won gold but he suffered a stress fracture in his foot early in the first day at Barcelona, and competed the final 7 or 8 events with a broken foot — and STILL managed to win the bronze. Meanwhile, Dan was in a stretch of winning 3 consecutive World Championships (arguably just as important as the Olympics, to us track people) and of course won the gold in 1996. Google up the best decathlon scores for each year in the past few decades, and you’ll see Dan (& Dave) absolutely dominating the sport for nearly an entire decade. These sorts of ‘disappointments’ are the nature of the sport; this year at the WCs, Bryan Clay looked on pace to possibly break the world record, when an injury forced him out. Completing 10 events at a superlative level of effort is actually quite difficult to do without either causing injury to oneself, or committing a tactical error SOMEWHERE (as Dan did).

Whew. Sorry for the rant…. I love that sport (and hope to compete in it again, on the Masters T&F circuit), so I got to stick up for my boys.

QOTD: Never had a Barolo (yet). *whimper*
October 30, 2007

pete c
Recently in Piemonte on a terrific epicurean tour (hint, hint, Gary) and had a 1998 Bricco Rocche Barolo Riapo that was simply delicious. It had the copper brown rim in the glass described in this episode. What impresses me about Barolo is how much the nose reminds me of truffles. I mentioned this to a sommelier at a restaurant there and he said Barolo reflects the soil as do the truffles that grow in this area. I did not like the Barolos aged en barrique as this seemed to overwhelm the nebbiolo grape. The wines aged en botte (large Slovenian oak casks) were much more to my taste.
October 30, 2007

Frank C
Hey Gary, love the show, still!!! My favorite podcast, and I listen and watch a lot of podcast.
I haven’t tried Barolo yet, but It will be my next bottle to try.
Thanks for the show.
October 30, 2007

Kevin
QOTD: I’ve had a few, nothing over $30. I’ve typically been a little let down. Raisin and plum flavor profiles aren’t my bag, and I find that’s what they’ve delivered. Maybe I’m wrong.

I’m into Italian wines though. So many cool and underrated regions and varietals. I’ve found some treasures.
October 30, 2007

Capt M
Tremendous show, THANKS!! QOTD: I’ve never tasted Barolo, although I have one in cellar. How can I get one of the new wristbands?? I’m a hard-core, long time, pure love Vayniac. I did send two pictures with the old wristband. I’ll send 10 with the new one.
October 30, 2007

Amanda
No! I would love to, but am still researching and it, along with an Amarone, are next on the top of my shopping list.
October 30, 2007

Jeff D.
Haven’t had a Barolo but then again I’m CKC so it’s a bit out of my price range.
October 30, 2007

Adam
QOTD: negatory.
October 30, 2007

NathanN
Great Barolo Show! It looks like the fuzzy Gary is back.

QOTD: Yes, had one 3 years ago. I remember it was a great wine & the next day looking Barolo up on the internet to find out what the heck it was. I learned Barolo is from Piedmont and that there were other wines from Italy besides Chianti & Bruenello. Havenâ€™t had one since because of the price tag.
October 30, 2007

GregS
QOTD – Never had a Barolo, although I love the sour cherry thing so I am intrigued. However, most are beyond my typical price point.
October 30, 2007

Daniel
QOTD: Never had a Barolo that I can remember, but I’d sure like to try finding that Oberto. Maybe I’ll try to get it for my 26th birthday this weekend

- Ploafmaster
October 30, 2007

Greite
Great show today, Gary. Very informative, and I always love learning more about wine.

QOTD: No, I have never tried a Barolo yet. However, I very interested after hearing your recommendation.
October 30, 2007

Jerry the 2thdr
QOTD: Pio Caesero and Michael Chiarlo
October 30, 2007

Spyder
I’ve not had any Barolo, but I’ll be sure and keep an eye out for them at my local shops. Good show.
October 30, 2007

BethB
Nope…Never had the pleasure..
October 30, 2007

Amar K.
QOTD: Nope, never had one yet.