2004 Barolo Tasting – Episode #443

April 14, 2008

Gary’s wine of choice many times is the wonderful wines of Barolo and in todays episode he tries 3 wines from the exciting 2004 vintage.

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“QOTD: Pizza with tuscan sausage, or a proper ragu like they do in bolo…” by richardvinifera
“eggplant parm!!…” by nnothing
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Marengo Barolo Bricco Le VioleBarolo
2004 Renato Corino Barolo ArborinaBarolo
2004 Grimaldi Barolo Le CosteBarolo

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April 15, 2008

Gobi
GARY! Brazil, ok, but dont forget PANAMA we also bring in the thunder hahaha… QOTD: traditional pizza (margherita); a small joint here in Panama that i believe makes really really good traditional pizza from naples.
April 15, 2008

Sam Brower
Glad your back to be home Gary. Hope you had a good time out in San Fran though…and we’re looking forward to more great episodes like this one!!! Bringing the Thunder!
April 15, 2008

mateo21
QOTD: uhhhhhh… Pesto? Maybe, possibly foccacia… I think I need to go to Italy and try some food out! I had some great Nebiolo the other week — great wine!
April 15, 2008

winolee
The Il Fornaio chain has this wonderful gnocchi with butternut squash and ham. It is divine!
April 15, 2008

TimCub
My favorite Italian food (that I like to prepare myself) is Spaghetti alla Puttanesca. Capers, olives, and anchovies, mm-mm-mm! Che favolosa!
April 15, 2008

C-BusWineMofo
Do a Barbaresco show some time soon.

QOTD – BRACIOLE
April 15, 2008

bundydb
QOTD: That’s like asking me which brother or sister I like the most, lol. I would have to say a Tortellini Tricolor pasta with sliced grilled chicken in a white sauce that’s like liquid sex from a small Italian restaurant in Hattiesburg, MS. And yes, I’ve eaten Italian all over the US, that just happens to be my favorite. It’s simple, not over done and just freakin’ good : ) And of course, pizza is the perfect food. How many foods can you leave on the counter all night, wake up the next day and eat cold and stale and it still be good, lol. Best comfort food when drunk as well ; )

Great show GV! And it’s good to have you back in the Thunder Chair!
April 15, 2008

evolvingmonkey
QOTD: simply prepared pasta with shellfish. I like eating risotto off of other people’s plates even though I rarely order it myself.

Gary, how about starting each video by answering the previous day’s QOTD and maybe making a few comments about other ppl’s answers that stuck out. We want to know your favorite italian food too!

I had one of the best weekends in a long time. Having you back makes Monday a little easier to bear .
April 15, 2008

N. Sampson
Favorite Italian food? Definitely lasagna. I could see Garfield wringing Odie’s neck for a sliver of lasagna. Can’t say I’d blame him – the stuff is awesome.
April 15, 2008

Roberto
Actually Gar, so so show, let me explain why… I am completely clear on your liking the “classic” tasting Barolo’s (or any other wine, for that matter), but frankly we also need to re-visit the possibility of these guys doing different (read newer and better) things viticulturally. I mean, so people were upset when our friend Angelo Gaja brought oak barrels to PIemonte and even started ignoring the local DOC rules (most of his good stuff is Langhe as we all know)…
so sometimes (like the last wine of the show) a little bit of “new world” smells or tastes are not always (but I’ll agree that more often than not) a bad thing… just a thought.

Your friend in Costa Rica,

Roberto
April 15, 2008

tnfdude
QOTD: pasta, any kind of pasta. Found this great Italian restaurant in Seattle called “Barolo” (I’m not making this up!). Anyone who digs Italian food and finds themselves in Seattle, really ought to check it out…
April 15, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: When I was in Siena, I had an appetizer of pears, and percorino romano drizzled with honey. It was so delicious and although I ate many a pasta, and pizza, I will always remember that dish.
April 15, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
That’s a very hard question to name a one favorite! All sorts of Italian food is great because they are so simplistic but show the essence of the ingredients. I really love a great Risotto but you can’t go wrong with a great traditional style pizza!
April 14, 2008

Kristen
And what about Mott’s cuvee? Seriously, if he can’t have a t-shirt, you have to make it up to him! Shout out to everyone who watched the blending of the Vayniac Cab last Friday!
April 14, 2008

JeffH.
Gary, very interesting show today. I could hear the thunder in NC.
QOTD: For me, it has to be the veal dishes. Osso buco of course with saffron risotto. Maybe veal ravioli with sage butter. Brunello would be my choice to wash it down. Also, my wife and I were wondering who gets to drink the wine from the show. Surely Mott doesn’t drink it all.
April 14, 2008

brorjace
What Italian food don’t I like? Pasta is great, Truffles are great, Risotto is great. It’s all good!

Nice to see you guys back, I really like the episodes on the road though, fun stuff!
April 14, 2008

MonkuWino
QOTD: without a doubt, pizza!
April 14, 2008

MrJCG1
Nice to have you back and yes, it does feel a bit “out of touch” when your episodes are from remote locations (or have a pre-taped feel). By the way, you might want to interject some current events in your vids so we feel “timely” if that makes sense. It’s always fun during football season when you talk about a game coming up on the weekend. Again, it makes it feel timely (for lack of a better word).

QOTD: Now you’re hitting my pal. Italian food. I’m a huge Venice lover. I try to go every other year. So my faves tend to be seafood based. #1 is seafood risotto. My second is seppia con nero over spaghetti. Seppia con nero is cuttlefish cooked in it’s own ink. When done right (and not overpowering) this is a simply wonderful Italian dish.
April 14, 2008

Mason
QOTD: What Italian food do I NOT like? I absolutely adore Italian food, and Italian wines. I am a fan of Northern and Southern Italian food, and it really just depends on what I am in the mood for. Most of the time, I tend to choose butter/cream based sauces, but If I am enjoying a big Italian red, give me some red sauce, baby!
April 14, 2008

T. Holland
GV, loved the Bledsoe story. As a Pats fan, it is impossible not to have a ton of respect for Bledsoe. The way that he handled himself in 2001 (when Brady took over) was just an amazing show of class. Not sure if you ever saw the full page ad that he took out in the Boston Globe after he was traded to Buffalo to thank the New England fans- what a class act.

QOTD: Tough to say my #1, but I love Straccetella (sp?) & pistachio gelato. Also had an amazing Seafood Risoto in Monteroso. Loves a good Caprese salad on a summer day. There are just too many to chose.
April 14, 2008

laurie in VT
QOTD: Anything placed in front of me.
Barstool absolutely has the right idea, though.

Interesting show. I’m thinking an Italian theme for May’s TTT tasting group…

And cut it out with the no T-shirt for Mott business already! Remember, resistance is futile.
April 14, 2008

RieslingRon
Hi Gary,

Love the Barolo…..I haven’t had one in many years. Today’s prices are out of my league. I had a ‘66 Barolo Riserva Spceiale from Luigi Calissano that cost, get this…… $5.75. I held it for 12 years till ‘78, there was sediment and I had to decant it. I really enjoyed this one……deep ruby color, heavy fruitty nose, rich robust chewy flavor and a clean aftertaste. Those were my notes in an old wine book I have.

QOTD: Lasagna has to be my favorite.
April 14, 2008

J Crazy
Great episode as always! Sounded like you had some press peeps in the background with the snappity snap of the camera.

QOTD: Olives Olives Olives. Is that really an “Italian food”? But man oh man do I love me some good olives, red, black, green, purple…all kinds; fried, grilled, in sauces, pan fried, plain, in oil…

Interestingly enough though my favorite olive oil in the world is Castillo De Canena from Spain = amazing stuff.
April 14, 2008

Alex Hopgood
QOTD: It has got to be a Calzone pizza accommpanied with a bottle of vino!
April 14, 2008

thefanjestic
Qotd: Pizza? Chicken Fettucini Alfredo? Those are the true answers but in someways they make me sad when I write them down. I feel like I’ve tried to expand my wine palate constantly but I still have an Olive Garden Food Palate (OGFP for the CKC’s) and I just don’t care. MUST BREAK FROM CONFORMITY!!!