Comments on: Super Tuscan Wine Tasting – Episode #474

By: looper

looper — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:44:40 +0000

Nice episode. Enjoyed it.
QOTD: Had a 2004 BdM Castello di Romitorio that tasted a lot like you described the Cabreo, crazy like tomato meatsauce meets Ripe cherries. It was awesome.

By: Dessert Wine Nerd

Dessert Wine Nerd — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:28:13 +0000

Great episode. I just read about Super Tuscans in my wine book and here was an episode to fill me in a little bit more. Id like to pick one up. See how the “Super” got me interested? DAMN YOU, MARKETING!!! QOTD: Prosecco only because I havent had a great deal of reds, at least quality ones. Don’t get me wrong, I do like the prosecco’s, just havent had the reds ( still working on that palate!!).

By: MattUD

MattUD — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:10:54 +0000

I really don’t think I have had an italian wine, at least not since I really got into wine drinking.

By: kjdion

kjdion — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:52:49 +0000

when i was young, i had that exact Iron Sheik action figure….awesome to know you love the Sheik Gary….

By: Nik

Nik — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:47:18 +0000

Interesting episode – enjoyed the background information.

By: SeaSybarite

SeaSybarite — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:11:23 +0000

Nice show. I too was not as impressed with the ‘04 Solengo either, esp for the $$.

QOTD: 1962 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Superiore, bar none. At a tasting, it beat 1990 Ornalaia, 1986 Mouton, 1984 Grange, and other well-aged heavy hitters. The finish went on for many minutes, much longer than the others, it was almost viscous. Truly, a profound wine.

By: White Fox Tetsu

White Fox Tetsu — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:27:41 +0000

To answer your question on what Italian I am into, Gary, I am drinking various vintages of ripasso, such as the 2004 Corte Rugolin Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso for its complexity and fun tastes (good with wild boar) at the price point. I really like frappato for it’s juicy fruits and excellent food pairing. 2006 Valle dell’Acate “Il Frappato” is the one I had recently.

By: jeffe

jeffe — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:59:42 +0000

Gary, just wanted to let you know that as soon as I finished this show, I went out looking for the Cabreo. Happened to be in Hunterdon County (told my fiancÃ©e about your shout out â€” she’s from there) and found it. Had it with dinner that night and it was fantastic. You recos haven’t let me down yet. I paid $45, unfortunately. If I decide to put away a couple of these bad boys, I’m definitely paying $30 at WL.

By: Dan-o

Dan-o — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:53:00 +0000

Good show! I was really into these wines for awhile and I was collecting Super Tuscans. My favorite Italian wine of all time is the 1997 Cabutto Barolo or the 1999 Seghesio Barolo.

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:35:22 +0000

1st off, Tassinai over the Sass..all day. Second, GV you win; i can’t tell enough people about the thunder….love the show. Third, as a novice wine retailer I still have a soft spot for Cerreto Blange Arneis..that damn little rascal! Humid summertime brings the thunder in Btown, IN. I need a white Italian to calm the storm.
~WineSamurai