The Barbera Episode – Episode #347

November 8, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 3 serious Barbera wines and gives you his 2 cents!

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“QOTD: Have had one Barbera — look forward to having more….” by fuar stand
“I’m having a Barbera right now. Baracco de Baracho from Castellinaldo…” by Paul
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Fontanafredda Barbera D’alba BriccotondoBarbera d’Alba
2006 Massolino Barbera D’albaBarbera d’Alba
2005 Clerico Tre Vigne BarberaBarbera d’Alba

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November 8, 2007

dougiefresh
Squid ink? for real? Dude, you can eat and enjoy cheese for two weeks and take in less cholesterol than a plate of squid ink pasta. Go with the cheese. ; )
November 8, 2007

dougiefresh
aromatically interesting… AI! I like that.
November 8, 2007

Kazi Indakwa
QOTD: Yes, Barbera is one of my favorites especially with pizza and pasta with red sauce.
November 8, 2007

thepiratedoc
QOTD: Never tried Barbera, but throwing some live cats on the barbie tomorrow so will be stocking up !! Aaarrrgghh!!

Gary, you are so cranked up! Beta blockers would kill your joie du vin … just say no!
November 8, 2007

Alex
QOTD: not yet…. will try soon
November 8, 2007

amgryger
QOTD: I throw barbera into the mix every once and a while. It has been a few months, so maybe I’ll pick one up pretty soon.
November 8, 2007

Dr. Dan
Co-inkidinkally, I have a Barbera open on the kitchen counter right now (Calif.), and am drinking it as I watch this show.
November 8, 2007

Suzanne
QOTD: Funny you should ask: I had one last night.
November 8, 2007

SacramentoCharlie
QOTD: Have had some Cali Barbera but am really curious to try Italian.
November 8, 2007

Cma82
LOVE Barbera…its actually dominating my modest cellar right now. Great wines at that price point. I was first introduced to them at Otto in NYC, they have one by the glass on the menu that I’m really in to.
November 8, 2007

Ole Ole
YES! Tried the LaGhersa Barbera d’Asti (superiore) Vignassa, and loved it. It was 2000 vintage. Tasted like some good Bordeaux blends of twice the price. I agree with Gary… this stuff seemed to have wonderful balance of fruitiness and earthiness or vegetable flavors, and then a meat-juice or stew kind of mouthfeel (don’t recall a meat juice or bloody flavor).

Is this all recorded the same day (”Knicks”)? Gary’s mood or “explosiveness” is changing from flight (show) to flight so much so that is seems to be on different days.

Cin-cin e ciao.
November 8, 2007

Kristen
“It’s nice to drink wine that isn’t Yellowtailed.” Hear hear, GV, I concur with your statement. And now I feel like I am the one that should bring wine to parties and family gatherings so I am not subjected to Yellowtail or Beringer (people who are well meaning, but not too educated in the wine world…I’ll recommend your show)! But I dunno, I can’t quite recommend live cat to my family or friends! )

QOTD: Yup, I’ve had 2 Barbera D’Albas during a Piedmont tasting at work (us employees get to booze too- and for free! Plus there was a Dolcetto in the tasting). I need to get into them more, but there’s so much wine at work to try. I’m truly working on it!
November 8, 2007

DG
QOTD: NO, waiting so I can legally drink.
November 8, 2007

Craig MacDonald
QOTD: No, never had a Barberra. But you can bet it’s already on the list for my next WL order! Thanks for the heads up!
November 8, 2007

late-start
First post after lurking for the past few weeks. I’m hooked and thanks for all the enthusiasm and advice.

QOTD: not yet….
November 8, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
QOTD: Have had several, wonderful every day juice. Great picnic red when looking for something to go with that sub or some pate`.

Hope you are learn’ something from your trip and you come back Monday with a little enthusiasm, little flat on energy today.
November 8, 2007

John Witherspoon (J DUB)
QOTD #1: YES – LOVE THE BARBERA

QOTD#2: NOTHING!

J DUB
November 8, 2007

JonE
G-Man you gotta pop some beta-blockers, you might hyperventilate the next time.

QOTD: Ofcourse Barbera, she tasted so good. Pretty, perfumey, and easy going down.

QOTD2: I am waiting for bigger allocations. So I don’t always get the “what the #$%k am I gonna do with 2 bottles huh?!! Thats just a #$%king waste of time..” Ahh the biz, it’ll drive yah to drink.
November 8, 2007

JimmyP
Another lurker coming out of the closet…been watchin’ for about 4 months and lovin’ every espisode! I’ve never had Barbera…but am now very compelled to try it!
November 8, 2007

Palmer
QOTD: I had a 2005 Molino Barbera d’Alba a while ago that was absolutely phenomenal. Velvety mouthfeel, lush dark fruit, really nice wine – I ordered a glass of it at first, then went on to order and drink two bottles with my girlfriend and another couple with dinner. I’m on the Barbera boat for sure.

Best episode in a little while I think; Barbera seemed to really spike your energy level.
November 8, 2007

Rice
QOTD: Barbera – Boeger.. scared the hell outta me cuz I think it was corked… gonna have to buy a real barbera from Italy

What I’m waiting for?… what else but CHRISTMAS!!! Wine for everyone!
November 8, 2007

A-Gar
QOTD1: Never had it, but plan to now. This is why I love your show.

QOTD2: I am waiting for another double-blind tasting. Get them to pick out some really interesting stuff for you to try. Maybe even (dare I say it?) some Yellowtail, just to quiet all the people who think it is “not that bad”.

Loved the show, keep it up.
November 8, 2007

Dave Canada
I’m tired……feel your 120 from yesterday but have a killer tasting tonight and saturday!!
QOTD- Yes…..for you to make it up to Canada…
November 8, 2007

Nathan L
AWESOME! It’s great to see an episode with no disappointments. QOTD: I love barbera! Piedmont is probably my favorite wine region. I can’t think of another region in the world with the combination of world class wines and values found in piedmont. Keep spreading the word because barolos, barbarescos, dolcettos, barberas, and even ribolla giallas are all some of the best, and most unique, wines around!
November 8, 2007

Deano
Great episode gary I think i might seek all three of these out they all sound great!!

QOTD:
-Havent had one yet and I dont know why I havent