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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“Nice episode. Enjoyed it.
QOTD: Had a 2004 BdM Castello di Romitori…” by looper
“Great episode. I just read about Super Tuscans in my wine book and he…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

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

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June 1, 2008

RieslingRon
QOTD: Lungarotti’s Torgiano Rubesco
May 31, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd: negro amaro. southern italy is the new southern france. for me anyways.

but don’ tell anyone. i want the prices to stay where they are.
May 31, 2008

yowens
Dude, great show. LOVE shows that have a little more educational piece as you started out with today. QOTD: Fonterutoli chianti classico
May 31, 2008

dAve
Love SuperTuscans. Very enjoyable to the palate. We had one with grilled pork tenderloin – though maybe a Zin would have been more of a match. smile.

Good show, always entertaining. Come to NC!

QOTD: I’m still seeking a good match to my taste buds — Italy has not delivered one I’ve found yet. hmm. Need more research! smile.

White Bordeaux is my interest – can you do another round on them? please?
May 31, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Barolos are my favorite Italian though I really like so many. The prices have not been that competitive with Spain and Portugal or even many US wines but hopefully, pricing will level out.
May 31, 2008

Pastore
QOTD: Aglianico in the winter and Primitivo for the summer!
May 31, 2008

Steve B
QOTD: Oh, and a great Amarone. Jeez, how could I forget?
May 31, 2008

Steve B
QOTD: A great Chianti Riserva/Classico.
May 31, 2008

Pete
1997 – Tegolaia from Travignoli. Fantastic wine. I’m sure there are many I would like more but I haven’t had them…. yet.
May 31, 2008

thkorent
QOTD: That would be a head to head between a 1997 Luce and a 1999 Ornellaia. Both of them were too young when I had them, so I can’t pick one for sure. Nothing new, I know, but these are very good wines…
May 30, 2008

TJB
QOTD: Barbaresco, Barolo
May 30, 2008

MGM
QOTD: Barolos, girlfriend’s fav is Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva.

Sometimes the quirky descriptions are a little bit over the top and downplays the wine’s true elegance. For example, describing Solengo as pouring nerds candy in your mouth and lighting your baseball glove on fire. Now go actually do those two things and taste it again…. I do enjoy the show and will continue to watch. I think you should be blinded with the same wines from a recent episode and then compare the two shows. Are you up for the challenge??
May 30, 2008

Michael Holzer
After living in Italy for 3 years, tough to choose 1, but some of my favorite are:

Nicolas Ambrosan Amarone 2000
Corte Sant’alda Amarone 1998/1999
Begali Monte Ca Bianco Amarone 2000
Bussola Recioto 2000
Col d’orcia Olmaia (Cab) 2000
Le Tre Berte Poggio Tocco Vino Nobile Montepulciano 2000
Villa Le Prata Brunello 1999
Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 1999/2000
Illuminati Montepulciano d’abruzzo Termani Pieluni 2000
Speri Amarone 2000
May 30, 2008

Andrew D
Good show Gary

QOTD: Favourite is probably ‘Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta Brut’ a super sparkling that out classes most Champagnes at the price point, but I enjoyed a lot of Tuscan wine over Christmas and noticed the obvious differences between the IGT wines and the more classic DOC/DOCG wines.

Cheers
Andrew
May 30, 2008

GregO
I brought a Cabreo to the March get together at Basillico’s on Joe’s recommendation and have had it once or twice since then as well. It really does show both Bordeaux and Tuscan characteristics which is interesting because for me the norm is for almost all varietals and blends from Tuscany to taste â€˜Tuscanâ€™, very savory, acidic, and meaty. Where as the Cabreo shows some restraint in the acidity/savoriness and more Bordeaux like secondary characteristics.

QOTD: 99 Allegrini Amarone (See also Joe)
May 30, 2008

Colin
GV – Fun stuff. QOTD – Damn dude, I don’t think I have one! Better change that post haste.
May 30, 2008

Vivek
Really enjoy the information/history around italian wines. Would love to see a little “primer” in all the shows.

QOTD: 1999 Lombardi Brunello. Great stuff.
May 30, 2008

Jens
QOTD: Must be a good single vineyard barolo with some age.

Jens
from Copenhagen
May 30, 2008

niklopez98
no, fav’s yet…haven’t really tried the Italian Wines or at least as of late….but i’ll get on it! Thanks for the Shout Out Gary you Rock! I literally watch the show (a day behind) everyday at lunch while i’m eating!
May 30, 2008

Rodrigo
2000 Barolo Monprivato by Mascarello.
May 30, 2008

W Miree
I’ve had the Cabreo Il Borgo several times from the 2001 and earlier vintages, and really enjoyed it….an exceptional value.

QOTD: Italian wines have been my favorites now for about 10 years. I couldn’t pick a single favorite, so here are my “baker’s dozen”:

1961 Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Riserva
1988 Giacomo Conterno Barolo – Casina Francia
1988 Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino
1988 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico – Bellavista
1990 Parusso Barolo – Bussia Vigna Rocche
1997 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino – Riserva
1999 Bruno Giacosa Barolo – La Rocche del Falleto
1999 Lisini Ugolaia – Brunello di Montalcino
1999 Aldo Conterno Barolo – Cicala
2001 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino – Tenuta Nuova
2001 Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo – Brunello di Montalcino
2001 Sandrone Barolo
2001 Conterno Fantino Barolo – Sori Ginestra
May 30, 2008

clarose
QOTD: My all time favorite would have to be the 2004 Barbaresco from Gaja. Paired with a very good parmesan cheese, it was pure heaven!
The price tag is not my favorite though!

Great show once again!
May 30, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo Gee, Faaaantaaaastic Episode!!! Mooochooo Thanx for da interestin’
Tutorial on VDT/IGT Vinos, very nice!!

QOTD: Favorite Italian Wine??? Don’t got One. Drank some $20-$25 IGT
Vinos, some Rosso da Montalcinos, some Chianti Classicos, some Barolos….
some of ‘em were decent, but none of ‘em changed me Life………………
May 30, 2008

tom
Faves include Antonelli San Marco Sagrantino di Montefalco, Quintarelli or a Castello Banfi wine…..
May 30, 2008

Kristen
Glad that you covered Super Tuscans…good history lesson today.

QOTD: Where to begin? I’ve been slowly discovering Italian whites and I’ve enjoyed them all! I also had a Valipocella recently that brought the Thunder.