Greco Di Tufo Wine Tasting

Greco Di Tufo Wine Tasting – Episode #449

April 22, 2008

Gary’s wine book is on pre sale and he talks about his street team and talks about a white wine he is passionate about the classic, crisp wines from Campania the Greco Di Tufo.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Torricino Greco Di TufoGreco di Tufo
2005 Aminea Greco Di TufoGreco di Tufo
2006 Petilia Greco Di TufoGreco di Tufo
Vesevo Greco Di TufoGreco di Tufo

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April 22, 2008

sladnas
Brand new Vaniak here. Your show is -awesome-.

I’ve never heard of Greco di Tufo before. Mott!!!
April 22, 2008

Hillary
Gary…. you are taking us SERIOUS, DAWG! I have not tried a Greco Di Tufo. I’ll be looking for it this weekend.
April 22, 2008

JeffH.
I have heard of Greco di Tufo–have not tried it. Will pick up a bottle for the weekend to enjoy with some fresh fish on Tybee Is. GA My wife and I will be celebrating our 1st anniv. with a relaxing few days at the GA coast.
April 22, 2008

pawncop
Great episode. Have not have the Greco di Tufo, will put it on my ever growing list.

Will see about an Italian white. Do not have a trip to the store planned but I will complete this task.
April 22, 2008

Wes M
I’ve never had Greco di Tufo, but it will be on my mind the next time I visit the wine shop.
April 22, 2008

Kristen
PS- What’s up with the “Free Mott” sign behind you GV? Have you chained him to a piece of furniture in your office and that was his sign to the Vayner Nation to try and emancipate him?

And NB_SPAZZ, that Rosa Regale is a crowd pleaser, but I thought there was too much sugar.
April 22, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: To tell the truth, I’ve been avoiding Italian whites because I’ve heard that they’re sort of bland and that the reds of Italy are of much better quality. I’ll taste an Italian white real soon.

I sense a Jekyll/Hyde thing going on. The buttoned-up look is the evil Mr. Hyde and the relaxed look is the benevolent Dr. Jekyll. But they both hate Vinnie Testaverde and that other guy. Which one sucks fish eyes?
April 22, 2008

Grapedigger
Great show G! Never had a Greco di Tufo. I checked our wine monopole here in Quebec (SAQ.com) and only 1 kind of Greco di Tufo is available for sale in the whole province ; Mastroberardino Greco di Tufo 2006 (22$)…I guess I’ll be trying this one! Cheers
April 22, 2008

RnD
Ahhh, so many wines, so little time. Never had the Greco di Tufo, so it will be one I look into. Thanks GV for another informative show.

Looking forward to #450 tomorrow…. Mott, you’re so creative with your film angles.
April 22, 2008

Jerry the 2thdr
Never had one. Will order the 4th one tomorrow
April 22, 2008

BobMac
QotD: Too many wines I haven’t tried. I added the last one to my cart.
April 22, 2008

Glenn
Gary, You are driving me either crazy or to drink. I can’t keep up with all the varietals that you try and that I haven’t had. Would love to try the GDT but I am still working on the Sancerre. Too much wine and not enough days to drink it all. Tough life.
April 22, 2008

Byron Chen
I had some Bianco recently it was pretty good and brought some different taste characteristics. Qotd I haven’t realy had Soave and would like to try a few.
April 22, 2008

Dracov
Great show Gary, and a friend of mine talk to me about this wine and the answer of the question would be

QOTD #1: No i never tried
QOTD #2: Maybe this weekend my friend told me that an interesting pairing with the GDT is Cochinita Pibil a typical mexican food
April 22, 2008

Anthony L.
greco di Tufo is definitely on the list. Never had it before.
April 22, 2008

Leif Erik Sundstrom
QOTD 1: Yes had a few Greco di Tufo, but never was a impressed, was much more intrigued by the Lacryma Christi wines (different name, same grape grown on Visuvius–maybe it’s the volcanic soils there that make them consistently better than the more sulfurous soils of most Greco areas).

QOTD 2: There are a lot of Italian white grapes I’ve tried and so many that I haven’t—-
Albarola
Ansonica
Bellone
Erbaluce
Nuragus

just to name a few, but where the hell do I find these wines? But the one I want to try this weekend is Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle, from Vallee d’Aosta, of the Prie Blanc vine. Heard it’s a cool one, must ‘give it a whirl’.

Also…HOW BOUT A JURA SHOW??? email me
April 22, 2008

David Scott
I’m in for a bottle of the Aminea, just because of the rubber band and cauliflower component! Hilarious! I’m thinking this would be a great summer wine for us guy-dudes who refuse to drink rose.

QOTD: Nope. Never even heard of it. Looking forward to sharing it with everyone in my group! Oh wait, they all watch WLTV too…hmmmm…oh well! Rock on, Mott.
April 22, 2008

Little Jonny H
I like that we’re mixing up the varietals, GV. Don’t get me wrong… I like to hear about how things are going in California and France, but the main reason I started watching WLTV was to learn. I think that the previous episodes (449!) provide enough content on the more popular regions and varietals, as well as tackling everyday questions like glass types, decanting, palate development, etc etc. Now… it’s time to keep educating (learning)! Like I said yesterday… I think we need to dedicate a couple shows to Tokaji and Georgian reds!!! That would mix things up!

QOTD: Orvieto and/or Verdicchio
April 22, 2008

Blake
QOTD: never heard of the greco di tufo, but i’ve been wanting to try a Pigato.
April 22, 2008

Matt W
Never even heard of Greco di Tufo. Will try one soon.
April 22, 2008

Rhonda
I have not had this varietal yet and I plan on making the journey to Total Wine to do some shopping this weekend, I will fulfill my task!
April 22, 2008

agentorange
You rule Gary.

QOTD #1: No.

QOTD #2: See above. Will do.
April 22, 2008

farmer jim
lived in Naples for 2 years and drank quite a few. The wine is awsome with fresh seafood overlooking the bay of Naples from the island of Capri
April 22, 2008

chenrys
Never heard of this varietal…will have to look for it.
April 22, 2008

dustin
does mott ever disagree with gary?