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 9, 2007

VinoVixen
QOTD: I have had it and want to have more….but you have sold out of the Massolino! Can’t wait for the week of Thanksgiving, which I will be enjoying in Tuscany
November 9, 2007

Pok Yue Weng
Yes Yes Yes! Finally Barbera’s on the show! Trued the Clerico Barbera and I cant agree more that it’s definitely more new world! More italian wines on the show!
November 9, 2007

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
Oh, and I’m waiting for Christmas like a little kid!
November 9, 2007

Shad
Sadly I have not tried a Barbera even though I have been trying different wines and expanding my wine horizons. The only thing I’m waiting for is to come across a Barbera now.
November 9, 2007

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
QOTD:
part 1: Yes, I’ve had a barabera and it rocked!
part 2: i’m waiting for my wine tour that I’m going on with 11 of my friends on Sunday! We’re checkin out the wineries on Seneca lake in NY and I’m so excited! I’m bringing my wristband and I’m gonna rock it all day long!
November 9, 2007

Greg
Gart, I enjoyed the Barbera episode. Will you pleasae rate some Greek wines sometime? Great show! Thanks.
November 9, 2007

John P
I love the Italian wines expecially the ones from Sardinia (Argiolas).
All the “B’s” should be tried but the more expensive ones are fantastic.
Will give Barbera a try, but only from Italy. Gary, you have saved me
more and expanded my palet more than any other.
GREAT EPISODE !!
November 9, 2007

italianwinelover
YOU ROCK!! So glad to see the old GV back and pumped!!!

Will seek out the Massolino…love the dark & juicy!!!

QOTD: YES YES love the wines from that region..been stuck in Italy for a while now, can’t think of a better place to drink wine!!! They are fabulous…never have been let down by any of them. Opened a Ripasso Valpolicella last night and can’t stop thinking about.

Your the best GV!!!! Want the big ass glass for sure!
November 9, 2007

Scott Paparella
Loved Thursday November 8th’s show!!! I sent an e-mail to Mike and Mike at ESPN Radio again to see if they’ll talk bout youâ€”Mike Greenberg being such a passionate Jets fan too. Keep up the great work Gary!!!

Scott
November 9, 2007

avanagee
now I will bring a Barbera for roast dinner tomorrow. meat juices, huh?
November 9, 2007

pomace
Never had Barbera, but it is now on my shortlist!!! I saw the Giocosa 06 Barbera just hit the shelves at the local…might have to pick one up this weekend.
November 9, 2007

spaetm
Gary – Loved the swirl thing you did with the Massolino. My suggestion – hold all the wines up like that. The light on the white wall in the background really brought the color out in the wine. Also, sounds like I should really try a Barbera. Can’t wait.
November 9, 2007

NathanN
Loved the Barbera show. Three good wines that that doesn’t happen to often

QOTD: No, do I want one, yes. Now all I have to do is find one.
November 9, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
GREAT GREAT GREAT EPISODE. QOTD: not yet, and what am I waiting for? Gotta go find one tonight. I have ADORED Italian wines when they’re dark and thick and tannic, but I’ve also had a lot of thin light acidic vinegar crap coming out of Italy too, so I’ve tended to do more of my ‘exploring’ in Spain & Portugal & Chile & Argentina, which are seldom disappointing. Italian wines in my price range are much more of a gamble, and disappoint me far too often, so that’s probably why I haven’t tried a Barbera yet. But these sound like ones I’d enjoy, so now I have a recommendation I can trust. Gonna go find one of these TO-NIGHT.
November 9, 2007

Totte
Gary

Nice with some northern Italian wine since I had so many this monday on the Gambero Rosso thing.
Love the area and Barbera and Nebbiolo and truffels (it’s that time of year).
Found the Fontanafredda here in Sweden for $10, so i will buy !

QotD: Yes lots of them.
I’m waiting for my Chicago / NYC trip in januari !

Swedish T
November 9, 2007

YoungDave
HAHAHA! Theoakmonster.com has some HILARIOUS photos with you and the monster him/herself!
November 9, 2007

YoungDave
BARBERAS!! YES- thank you for introducing this often-less-than-appreciated Italian grape to the VAyniacs!

QOTD: I’ve only tasted one or two Barberas at the Italian ristorante at which I work, and unfortunately, the by-the-glass selection that we offer of this varietal have only added to the unfortunate reputation of Barbera as being a lighter, acidic, forgettable version of Multipulciano or Barolo. I have yet to taste a solid wine from this category at a modest price point, but along with my quest for a solid & affordable Docetto, I’ve not ye given up on seeking out a Barbera for myself! Thanks again, BIG G.!!
November 9, 2007

KC Dan
Great Ep Gman ! Love Itlian Wines . Qotd : I have’nt had a barbera yet . I have one in stock that i got on clearance at my local shop for 3 bones ! It is the 2001 Enotria From cali . Looked it up on the Web , It went for 30 bones on release !!! Must try it soon .
November 9, 2007

Fred Liu
Dear dear Gary,great great episode~
No doubt, I will try to find these wines in my country. Just my cup of tea. I need it. I am egaer to try all these, especially the second wine.

Great effort, I love it. Have a ball, man.
November 9, 2007

Elliot
We actually do a really good desert styled Barbera at Bonny Doon. I don’t think I have ever had a traditional Barbera though.

– Elliot *The original CKC Representative (Episode 225)
November 9, 2007

Serggi
Great episode Gary!

Yes I like Barberas, I think the best I’ve had was Elio Altare Barbera d’ Alba. I would drink the Barbera with a nice gnocchi with wild mushrooms and truffle oil. yum yum!

Salud,

Serggi
November 9, 2007

RonC
Excellent episode.

QOTD: Never had barbera. What am I waiting for ? I’m waiting for you to restock !!!
November 9, 2007

JJG
haha after the big rant he tastes the wine and actually swallows! That’s the first time I have ever seen him drink instead of spit. “its good to drink wine”
nice compliment
you can tell he really liked that one
November 9, 2007

Craig Owen
ABSOLUTELY I’ve had Barbera, love the stuff, in fact last year I got really high on some 1996 vintage Barbera from the Oltrepo Pavese region in Lombardia. And to those who say Barbera can’t age well, I say HUMBUG! (Check Winespectator, every Barbera review has a “drink now” recommendation for even the highly scored ones – PHOOEY!) I like it old-school, w/little or no oak aging, and real tobacco and earth coming through, and it WILL go 10+ years!
November 9, 2007

E
And here I thought they would all be sold out, but not quite.

Yes, the last WOTM on the forum was a Barbera. Nice enough stuff. And I have this bottle of California barbera that I am not quite sure what to make of, but it’s 8 bucks at the grocery down the street, so it’s got that going for it.