Super Tuscan Wine Tasting

Super Tuscan Wine Tasting – Episode #474

May 29, 2008

Super Tuscan wines are so sought after and today Gary tries 3 different versions of these Italian renegades!

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QOTD: Had a 2004 BdM Castello di Romitori…” by looper
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Terrabianca CampaccioSuper Tuscan
2001 Cabreo Toscana Il BorgoSuper Tuscan
2004 Argiano SolengoSuper Tuscan

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Fathers Day Book and 4th generation wristband offer

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May 30, 2008

Hood
Drinking a Nero d’Avola tonight from Chiaramonte, 2005. Quite nice, although it was opened two nights ago and was much more acidic and closed. Better tonight.

QOTD: probably the first time I had an Amarone. Not sure which one, but my sis poured it for me, and I was hooked.

Great to see you in SF last night Gary!
May 30, 2008

Saftig
You sent a shirt out to be dry cleaned!? You’ve probably spilled more wine than most of us have drunk. A show on wine stain removal and other uses for wine might be enlightening. Dry cleaners indeed.
May 30, 2008

J Crazy
Lisini 1998 really blew me away and opened up my palate in a big way.
May 30, 2008

Susan B
The Father’s Day idea is great, but I don’t have a father, a husband, uncles, etc. I read the book already, thoroughly enjoyed it and ordered two at the time I ordered mine. Any suggestions?
May 29, 2008

Pete G
You said it – drinking bad wines so we don’t have to. I like that.

QOTD: Has to be prosecco. Only because I drink it nearly every week (it’s mom’s fav when she/dad come over for dinner).
May 29, 2008

bundydb
QOTD: Oh it was a Chianti but I can’t remember the name of it right now…. I’m sure I’ll have better, but it was the best of what I’ve had so far, lol.
May 29, 2008

Nico
QOTD: favorite Italian are probably Moscato Di Asti. Anything Amarone is also usualy very interesting.
May 29, 2008

Donna Marie
Bussola Amarone ‘97, Villa Cafagio Chianti Reserva ‘99, also Tomassi Amarone.
May 29, 2008

AndrewG
I’m a new convert to the V-nation, and boy am I enjoying it. It’s been really nice for me (maybe really bad for the bank account) tuning in and learning about a new type of wine everyday. I’m excited to try some super tuscan’s and to find some more new variatals next episode. I’m a Ory-gon kid, sometimes it’s hard not just to drink the pinot’s from down the road, but you’re making me excited to experiment all over the globe.
May 29, 2008

senator
QOTD: The 2002 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia. I had it on, of all places, a Princess cruise ship in French Polynesia. Maybe it was the setting, or the friends that I was with but I remember that as being an outstanding wine. It had grip.
May 29, 2008

E
Italian whites that aren’t pinot grigio, can’t get enough of ‘em.
May 29, 2008

Blake W
QOTD: Barolo, but its hard to just pic one favorite
May 29, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
I should add, my favorite Primitivo was the Cantine del Colle “Falco Grillaio” 2004. It was so rich and delicious. Why don’t you guys carry that yet? =)
May 29, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
Thanks for all the info Gary, I’ve always been a bit confused about what it means to be a Super Tuscan wine.

QOTD: In general its been Primitivo. No specific bottle jump out to me from my memory besides Primitivo.
May 29, 2008

BobM
Gary, it was interesting to hear you talk about Sassicaia. I was working in a wine store in 1978 when we had it in a blind tasting, and it blew us away with its depth, power, and deliciousness. In blind tasting, we were unable to identify as “Itaianate,” and were torn between California and Bordeaux as the origin, because it didn’t quite fit either profile. We guessed that it would sell for $20-30 at the time. In fact, it was selling for $8.75. I think we had the 1975 vintage. There was another one that was comparable (a cabernet, maybe blended), but I don’t recall the name of it.

My favorite all-time Italian was a 1964 Mascarello Barolo, which we had in 1979, with figs and some really creamy Gorgonzola cheese.
May 29, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: Chianti is my sentimental favorite because when I was getting my graduate degree a girlfriend and I would go to an Italian restaurant at the end of the day and commiserate over the wine. I’ve had since then several wonderful Italian wines – I can never remember the names of the super Tuscans though. Solaia was my favorite at a fairly recent Italian wine tasting.
May 29, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: I am ashamed to admit but can’t remember a specific wine that I just loved. Have several bottles that I am waiting to try once they age a little more. Have the Brancaia Il Blu 2004 that I can’t wait to try! Need to expand my palate and try more!!!
May 29, 2008

Dave Ramsey
QOTD: 2005 Silvio Grasso Dolcetto D’Alba. Drank a bottle with dinner tonight.
May 29, 2008

NJ-Vettester
QOTD: 2000 Massolino Barolo Margheria
May 29, 2008

Rowland
WOW. I graduated over a year ago, and your description of the nose of the Cabreo is honestly the first thing since then that has made me nostalgic about college and my old dorm. thanks gary, your right, its all about life.
May 29, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: Only got into Italian wines since I began watching. So far the 2000 Oberto Barolo Vignetto Albarello is my favorite. I’m hoping that the 2003 Paolo Bea Sagrantino will become my favorite when I can drink it in 4 years.
May 29, 2008

agentorange
QOTD:Been enjoying Sicilian whites lately. Cusumano Insolia and Feudo Arancio Grillo. Crisp and refreshing. Great with food.
May 29, 2008

Ryan
RUFFINO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DUCALE ORO 2003
May 29, 2008

Anthony L.
Favorite Italian wine is without a doubt Barolo

Great Episode. Can’t wait to try some of these super Tuscans
May 29, 2008

pawncop
Last month, tried a Barbera D’Asti that was great with Tuscan Beef tenderloin, like Chianti, as well as the Valpolicella. Limited experience but it is growing. Thanks for what you do.