Tocai Friulano On This Laid Back Friday

Tocai Friulano On This Laid Back Friday – Episode #471

May 23, 2008

A wine that is very overlooked and is drank hard core in Friuli the Tocai Friulano. Starting in 2007 the Tocai part of the name has to be dropped.

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“QOTD: Never had one but Im planning on buying one and paring it with …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Bragato Tocai FriulanoColli Orientali del Friuli

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May 24, 2008

David
What up Grrr, great episode man. I have heard you reference white flowers several times and today you mention walking down a perfume aisle. This reminded me of a perfume I got for my sister once… “Quelques Fleurs” by Houbigant. Next time your gettin’ drug around a nice department store by the Mrs., swing by the perfume area and check it out.
May 24, 2008

Bernie
QOTD: I have not tried this type of wine but it has raised my eye brows.
May 24, 2008

jason
nice little ditty today/ last night.
i am not super up on white wines from italy but i surely will have to search this out. it almost sounds like a vouvray demi sec. and i luuuv that.

peace
May 24, 2008

Dave from VA
QOTD: have not, but will have to try
May 24, 2008

Anna
QOTD: Nope. But I will now.
May 24, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: NOPE! Will be on my list though. . .

Thanks for the “new” varietal to try.

Happy Memorial Day. Safe travels.

GO WINGS!!!!!
May 24, 2008

Alex Hopgood
QOTD: No i havent, but when i go back home 2 switzerland next week i will definately have 2 seek it out
May 24, 2008

Eric
Gary, I am terribly sorry for not having commented in weeks. . .but I’m back (DisconnecttheDots if you’re in the forum.)

QOTD: I have had a tocai fruliano, but it was not nearly as life changing as the one you sampled today. Thanks for the pick, and I will have my eyes open (for the bottle or a free shipping promo .

You rule.
May 24, 2008

Big "J" Moanie
I really am not into the whites, and agree with other posts that you dont really seem to honestly enjoy this wine, but are more promoting it … I dont think I will be trying … sorry …
May 24, 2008

il Cesare
I had a Bastianch Tocai Friulano in March. Was not nearly as good as this one sounds.
May 24, 2008

JediJesus
Never had this type of wine before, seems like your really trying to promote this wine very short episode on this laid back friday, just got your book in the mail today, couldn’t put it down, how about 12 5-star reviews on amazon…. very impressive.
May 24, 2008

dtazzman
Wow… now im curious to try this wine…it sounds like a great tasting wine.

Also looking forward to meeting you at the book signing in San Francisco..Actually taking the 3 1/2 hour drive up there to get my book signed.
May 24, 2008

Marc
What a spit gary….awesome!!! they funiest of all time.
May 23, 2008

tarheel17
Gary,
I am so totally catching up on WLTV episodes this Memorial Day Weekend. How did you know? I’m about a month behind. Possibly more. This whole new job thing is kicking my butt. I am so looking forward to putting my feet up, starting in the early 420s and just sipping some wine while listening to you blather on…my ideal weekend. That, and getting all the other things I’ve been meaning to do off my ‘DO NOW OR DIE TRYING’ list.

Thanks! Have a great weekend yourself!
May 23, 2008

Neil Willsey
QOTD: No, I have not tried a Friulano, nor had I even heard of this wine until seeing your episode here tonight. Considering how you raved about it and gave it a 94-point rating, I’d say that I will have to put this on the list of wines to try in the future. Thanks again for your passion for wine, along with the insight you bring to it.
May 23, 2008

Randy C
QOTD: I have not had one.
May 23, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
I believe this is the first time I have had to answer No to a “Have you ever had” question.
Enjoy the weekend.
May 23, 2008

Susan
Gary-QOTD: No, I have not tried a Tocai Friulano, soon……..
May 23, 2008

Winelynn
Never had one but I would like to try it now.! Sounds great!
May 23, 2008

Katherine
Nope – never had one.
May 23, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: The friulano sounds wonderful. Never had one. I had a D’Arenberg viognier-rousanne with lunch today. That was good too.
Is that pepto bismal on your table? I hear that if you have flaky skin you should rub pepto bismal on and it will make the skin smooth again. It might be good after a sunburn.
May 23, 2008

DirtWineKen
QOTD: No, but I’ve had a Tocai Friulano!
May 23, 2008

James
Palmina. They do very nice Italian varietals, including the Tocai.
May 23, 2008

Brad -73-
never had a Tocai fruliano.
94 points -damn
but as you say trust your own palate
and
since I’m still quite new to the wine world
I’m thinking I had better get my foundations set/my palate/nose/head
trained; on the ready to know what’s what, so I can enjoy
a wine like this even more when i’m able to.
May 23, 2008

Anthony L.
Sorry Never had one…but hope to someday.