Gary V Expands His Own Palate with Some Old World Wines

Gary V Expands His Own Palate with Some Old World Wines – Episode # 521

August 18, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 2 Nebbiolo wines from Valtellina, a lesser known neighbor of Piedmont.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Sandro Fay SassellaValtellina
2005 Sandro Fay Sforzato ValtellinaSfursat di Valtellina

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Cheese mentioned in todays episode.

Piave

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144 Responses

August 18, 2008

RANDI
#1 !?!?!?!?!
no way!!!!!!!!
August 18, 2008

manonthemoon
back in the top 5
August 18, 2008

Deano
3!!!!!!!!!!!
August 18, 2008

Trav
Old world is the way to go. Love it!
August 18, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Top 5…Woo Hoo!!!!
August 18, 2008

Susan
Gary – You have seen the light!!!! Old World is the only wine world – really!!!!!!
August 18, 2008

RANDI
Gary!
I will try the 2005 Sforzato Valtellina!
QOTD: Best new Italian wine..well..with your introduction, I tried Nero D’avalo..and LOVE it!!!!!!!
August 18, 2008

crank
I’m in. Old world rocks!
August 18, 2008

Withnail
Looks good!
August 18, 2008

cameron w
Love the Italian wine episodes as I know so little about them.

QOTD: None – there you see, I know nothing about Italian wine.
August 18, 2008

Susan
Gary – Cheese, you have cheese???????? Where?????????????????? HOW do I get it?????????
August 18, 2008

Deano
Gary great episode….i want some of that cheese

QOTD:
-Haven’t had any lately
August 18, 2008

Davo
When you go to Italy, do you tell them they have old world wines? Do they like to hear that? Be honest.
August 18, 2008

CarolynS
QOTD – I’ve been exploring Italian whites as of late – and I’m loving Grillo and Greco di Tufo!!!
August 18, 2008

Trav
Total snoopy failure!!!

QOTD: I’m working my way to the italian wines.
August 18, 2008

Dave
I might be the first one here to tell you that I don’t give a @#{ about wine to be honest

But I do like your performance and think you’re a great marketer ! 95% of the folks that are running a biz on the net are busy with seo, getting links to see good positions in the searchresults…but you opened my eyes funny gary

You have another fan…can you send me a signed T-shirt to belgium

Keep on rocking man !

Dave
August 18, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Sounds like a great area to keep an eye out for!
August 18, 2008

jason
nice little intro to the week. maybe we can do italian week?
QOTD- i had a 04, rinaldi, nebiolo, langhe over the weekend and it was tasty. pretty tight, fine tannins, bright fruit, healthy acidity…. boy am i gonna buy another bottle for the 5 year lay down. at 25 bucks, it was/ gonna happen
August 18, 2008

Tony V
QOTD: Not wine actually, spirit. Aperol is my new fav drink. Had it when I was Italy, and bought some when i got back home. I mix it with prosecco or sometimes a moscato d’asti.
August 18, 2008

astropress
QOTD – had a bottle of this winery (and ths is a pathetic way to remember it) that was partially owned by mario batali. A red blend i think, and it was a knockout for around $15. His name wasn’t on the bottle or label at all, he co-owns the vineyard I guess – wish i had more info. went to get more and it was all gone.

for something you can find in the supermarket (couldn’t believe it) i just had a Tomoresca chard that was impressive for $10 (unoaked) and I’ve had a red blend they make, in a restaurant recently, that I thought was a pretty nice QPR.
August 18, 2008

John
QOTD – I’ve only had one Italian wine, and I loved it! It was a 2006 Shiraz Nero d’Avola from Boccantino. Very dry, with great earthy tones and wonderful fruit. I got it for about $11, and it was WELL worth every penny.

Also, since we’re talking cheese, I’m going to suggest that EVERYONE go out there and try red elderberry wine cheddar. I had some from England, though there are some producers in North America as well. It’s an amazing cheese, very sharp, with a bright fruit finish.
August 18, 2008

CindyW
I tried a sfursat wine for the first time about 6 weeks ago and really fell in love with it (Nino Negri Valtellina Sfursat). Nebbiolo grapes done amarone style — what’s not to like?!

QOTD: I recently tried my first aglianico and was absolutely blown away. I seem to be wanting mouth-shredding dry wines lately, and this one didn’t disappoint. 2005 Casa Vinicola Michele Alois Taurasi Campole
August 18, 2008

Tooch
QOTD: Recently had some nice Gavi’s. Feel like they offer a nice alternative to the typical pinot grigio’s that are mass-marketed out of Italy.
August 18, 2008

Jay
I love finding out about new varieties, especially when theres a cool process involved in the production. Good show.
August 18, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Petilia Falanghina
August 18, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: 2005 Ignaz Niedrist Lagrein “Berger Gei”
August 18, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD …. I was pretty impresed with Nero D’Avola loved the pure fruit flavors
August 18, 2008

gotsha
QOTD….I had a Sicilian Nero d’Avola (Donnafugata) a couple months ago that was very serviceable. Probably a 88 or 89 pointer in my book with a retail of roughly 15 bones.

BEAT NAVY. Gary, I served in both the Army and the Air Force. Your t-shirt was offensive. Please burn the shirt and take a shower ASAP. I can’t believe you would let a rag like that touch your skin!!!
August 18, 2008

Phil G
Hm… I like learning about ‘new’ regions…

QOTD – Italy was probably the first wine region I really dove into when I started drinking wine. I tried many of the reds and also Soave and Pinot. Recently, I have had some other whites that I really enjoyed. I can’t remember specific names, but there was a Greco and Verdiccio in my new finds…
August 18, 2008

manonthemoon
Decent show, the shakin might be a “low”-light GV.

QOTD: None…..I tend to shy away from triple digit and decade long cellaring wines from Italy.
August 18, 2008

Clifton
Way to go #4 good first start…a shout out to you is deserved…
August 18, 2008

BargePlus
I think the butt wiggle and the Beat Army -shirt fall into the same category. I would lose them both.

Former Army
August 18, 2008

Ricky B.
OOTD- 05 Desiderio, it is Italian merlot (Avignonesi).
August 18, 2008

e dog
nice show, i liked the cheese ! by the way, could you explain how to pair food and wine in future episodes?
QOTD: I had a mamuthones from Sardinia and loved it !
August 18, 2008

Dale Cruse
Sottimano Barbera.
August 18, 2008

JonE
So much still to discover from Italy.

QOTD: As I recall a recent bottle of Luciano Sandrone Dolcetto was pretty faboo. Not typical dolcetto style in my mind, but with a great silkiness or more density.
August 18, 2008

Mike S.
QOTD: Tonight – Terredora Dipaolo Fiano di Avellino Terre de Dora. Notes from CT: 90 points. Pretty golden color; aromas and flavors of smoky peat (which diminishes with time), pineapples, and bananas, with lemon zest and minerals; great acidity, long, zesty finish. Very tasty. The fiano de avellino is a grape from Campania.
August 18, 2008

Jason S.
QOTD: Wish I drank more Italian wine, but I’ll definitely try the second of these now.
August 18, 2008

Ryne Nelson
Good to see Mott on another episode (even if it was only briefly). I feel like he should make cameos more regularly!
August 18, 2008

Kev and Ams
Qotd: Vernaccia.
August 18, 2008

grapedigger
Thanks for showcasing new wines!!

QOTD: Last I tried an Italian wine was blind with 4 other frineds the 2001 Pian Delle Vigne (Antinori) Brunello di Montalcino (60$; WS90) along with 2004 Chatueau St-Thomas from Lebanon (Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah blend, 26$). Both were good, but the Ch. St-Thomas unanimously won the better vote…take about QPR
August 18, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: again…………..none………..I am so sad…..
August 18, 2008

JRB
Great Show GV ! Had I known that Italian vino makes you shake it like a Hoochie – I’d started drinking them years ago !
QOTD – I can’t remember the name , but it was great.
August 18, 2008

vinophilosopher
Thanks for the rare Italian wines–now just make them (or any other Italian wines) free shippers!
August 18, 2008

Joeytfish
Copertino…region down on the heel of the boot. Very interesting…
August 18, 2008

Derek F.
I have heard about this region but never tried anything from there, maybe its time.
August 18, 2008

ScottS
Gary, Thanks for returning to the old world. I am hooked, don’t know if I will every be back to the new world wine. Never say Never

Qotd: 2005 Vigna del Melograno from Santa Lucia in the Castel del Monte appellation of Puglia region. $13.99. Old world wine with very nice tannic grip, dark plum, black cherry, dried figs, leather and tobacco finish. By far the best Italian QPR I have every had. This is from 100% Uva di Troia grape. I would be shocked if you or many of the viewers have experienced this local southern Italian grape.
August 18, 2008

Kelly Goff
What a shame about the Jets loss to the REDSKINS!!!! Even if it doesn’t count, it was great.

QOTD: I recently had a dry white from Veneto. It was inexpensive, so I did not really have high expectations, but it was really good.
August 18, 2008

Micah
QOTD: Saxa Calida from Paradiso outside of San Gimignano
August 18, 2008

SpoiledinCalbyPinot
QOTD Italian desert wine,but had too good of time and do not remember the
name.

The piave is a great cheese, had it at the Hollywood bowl with a Pinot Noir.
August 18, 2008

Bill
QOTD: 2004 Mayr-Nusser Nusserhoff Lagrein Riserva. This is an great wine from Alto Adige.
August 18, 2008

barrelmonkey
Isole e olena Chianti Classico ‘05!!!

nice cherry vanilla fruit, some pepper, light body, high acid, med tannin
August 18, 2008

Tyler Walker
had a really nice barbera from Mystic winery from the willamette valley….half italian…..By the way, if blackberrys are your favorite fruit….you need to go to Dundee, OR because they grow like weeds out here….and there spectacular
August 18, 2008

sam
The Sforzato does sound fine. I enjoy Amarones and Ripassas. I’ve enjoyed the Zenato lately…good stuff.

Tonight I’m enjoying l’Ã‰chanson from the Cahors region. Very Bordeaux like with dark flavors and good fruit.
August 18, 2008

Withnail
Thunder Cruise cabins are going quickly? Where does one sleep after they sell out: on the deck? Maybe in a lifeboat?
August 18, 2008

Brad G
Go Navy. Nice shirt Gary.
August 18, 2008

BruceErik
My best new Italian? The 2004 Antinori Tignanello … wow!! Outstanding.

Might be tough to find something like the Sforzato here in PA. Know what I mean?
August 18, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd: a simple sicilian for under $10

p.s. don’ announce the visa special till i reserve my balcony room

p.p.s. more cheese!

p.p.p.s. keep shakin that ass
August 18, 2008

Saftig
Beat Army?!!! I don’t think so. QOTD: With the hot summer weather here in AZ, I’ve been going through a lot of Prosecco, Maschio dei Cavalieri was one, good prices too, they’re just for fun fruity bubbles that go down great with just about anything.
August 18, 2008

Michael
Agree that Sfurzat is very underrated/unknown. I have only had 1 (therefore relatively unknown to me) from Nino Negri (Valt Sfurzat 5 stelle) which was outstanding and definitely up there with the best amarones, brunellos and barolos. They won wine of the year in Gambero Rosso a couple years back. Saving my 1999 for a couple more years.
August 18, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: Sadly, no new Italian wines. The few we have are not supposed to be ready to drink yet. I am sipping a mimosa with leftover Gosset to console me.
August 18, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
GREAT SHOW!! Italian wines are my favorite and I love learning about new ones to try. Great education in this ep GV!!

Q-Been enjoying Dolcetto more lately, often a great value.
August 18, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: I first had this a couple of months back: the ‘01 Sella Lessona, a nebbiolo/vespolina blend.
August 18, 2008

Yvette W
Great show Gary!

QOTD: No new Italian red wines.

Will definitely try that cheese though!
August 18, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – My friends took me to a winery called Ferruci last December in Italy that was southeast of Bologna. They had very good Sangiovese based wines.
August 18, 2008

Anthony L.
Always love to hear about a new Italian wine. Can’t wait to try it.
August 18, 2008

Evan R.
Don’t really get the chance to drink Italian wines. Wish you would’ve talked a bit more about the cheese, I love me some cheese.
August 18, 2008

Kevin
QOTD: 2003 Sette Ponti Crognolo. But I also love the Mezzomondo Negroamaro from Puglia that I can no longer source. Dangit.

Piave Vechio is darn good. I agree.
August 18, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: Really need to expand my palate on Italian wines. Don’t drink them that often. Good show.
August 18, 2008

JoeD.
Sangiovese/Colorino Blend. Never had the Colorino varietal before.
August 19, 2008

E
Nice. Only tried it once, for some reason Nino Negri Inferno is easy to find out here in the stix. Interesting enough to make me get another bottle.

QOD: the Cipressi Macchiarossa Tintilia I’m drinking right now. Very different, interesting stuff.
August 19, 2008

Paul V
QOTD: I haven’t had too many italian wines as I’ve been busy exploring California and more recently I’ve dove into French wines. Italy is next.
August 19, 2008

Hido53
Very good show Gary! Would have liked to hear your specific comments/description of the cheese! QOTD: DiStefano Dolcetto
August 19, 2008

brent
QOTD: Sauvignon Blanc Prail from Colterenzio. Loire meets New Zealand.
August 19, 2008

Kristen
mmm… that cheese looks and sounds delightful

QOTD: No new italian wines yet, though I did just buy Grimaldi Dolcetto D’alba 2006 and am waiting for it to arrive =D
August 19, 2008

Bobo36
Generally, i avoid Italian wines; too unpredicable, too tannic, always a guess.
QOTD: none.
August 19, 2008

medo
@QOTD:

I think it was a Greco di Tuffo, but I’ve alot of “new” untried italien stuff in my cellar.
August 19, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: GREAT Value @ $13: Beni di Batasiolo 2006? Barbera di Alba. Even cheaper, and a notable second: Feudo Arancio 2006 Pinot Noir (Nero) from Sicily ($11).
August 19, 2008

Justin L. Ove
QOTD: 2001 Ajello Furat. Cab, syrah, merlot blend for under 20 bones. Killer stuff.
August 19, 2008

Oakmon's BF
QOTD: I don’t have my notes with me. I’m going to say 2005 Rocca Felice Dolcetto d’Alba.
August 19, 2008

AMM3RD
Former Thunder Recommendation…2005 Attilio Ghisolfi Langhe Pinay! It’s not really Pinot Noir, it’s very good Piedmonte vino. Very enjoyable and great value…AMM
August 19, 2008

Tyler RM
Great show. Pleeeease integrate cheese into the episodes more often. I love cheese.
August 19, 2008

Bill Wilson
Thanks for introducing us to this part of Italy!

Keep kicking, um, ass.

WLW
August 19, 2008

David Weiner
Is that a Roddy Roddy Piper doll?
August 19, 2008

DAve A
Good show! Great to hear about new wines. I will write these down for future finds.

QOTD: hmm. Can’t recall.
August 19, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: Haven’t had a Italian wine in a while, but according to my reviews,
2006 Primitivo Puglia from Il Valore was my favorite Italian wine. (I have 3 reviewed)
August 19, 2008

SaraMHCRU
I agree about talking more about the cheese, and maybe some more specific information about how to pair wine and cheese.

qotd: per your recommendation a while back, zardini valipolicella. it was awesome.
August 19, 2008

Alfredhayes
Question OTD: St. Helena something or other.. from Italy… I forget eh name exactly but it was pure blurberries for days.

Quote OTD: “The perfect catch”
August 19, 2008

Bernie Bearnaise
Another expansion of territory in the wine world today, Gary. I must try the
Sandro Fay ‘05.

I like the 2006 “Layer Cake” Primitivo from Puglia which is located in the heel of the boot of Italy. It’s priced about 20 bones and imported by Pure Love Wines.

The Jets will create a disturbance with Favre playing like he is on a mission. He’s still got the cannon…
August 19, 2008

Michael
Great show, Gary! You got a lot of negative comments a while back about turning to the Ustream camera too often. I noticed that you have not been doing that as much in last few episodes. While it did not bother me too much, I do see that it makes the flow a bit smoother when your attention is not so divided. I thought, after all the complaints, you should get some thanks for responding! Thanks for all the great shows.
August 19, 2008

Scott EJ
QOTD: Really liking the Sagrantino varietal as of late.
August 19, 2008

Sonnenuhr
Excellent show. Always love to learn about new wines. Will order today!

QOTD: Bragato Tocai Friulano – excellent!!!
August 19, 2008

Glen...winecrazy.com
QOTD: I had a Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 200?

I forget the year but WOW… IT WAS GOOD….!!! Glad I bought 6 bottles when I did.

How you doing Gary!!!>>>???
August 19, 2008

ChezJim
Loved the show. Love Italian wines. I, too, like the pairing of wine and cheese on the show. Great to get new info on cheeses.

QOTD: Villa Pozzi Nero D’Avola 2006. A great wine for $11.
August 19, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: Elio Perrone 2006 Barbera d’Asti Tas Mor Cant–14 bones. Your recommendation on WLTV. Fantastic–tasted like mashed potato–overcooked green bean and pop-tart combo. Loved it. Went back to get another bottle.
August 19, 2008

Colin Lukens
GV – Good show, short, sweet, dense, informative. QOTD – Don’t have one so I better get on that!
August 19, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G , Coooool Vinos in da Hizzy !!! Yo Mott, Ya gotta Work on your
“stand-by” routine………..

QOTD: Best Italian Vino lately???? Have not been drinkin’ much
Italian stuff lately & the few that I had were nothing special. Those
two Vinos Ya had there, look like they’re worth a try……….
August 19, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD : I wish I could remember what it was – had one last week – and IGT from Tuscany I think – very affordable wine. Really vegetal aspects on the nose, then musk on the palate – like nothing I’ve had before really – very unique – no idea what it was made from.
August 19, 2008

Carlitos
Gary, just say it slowly, man! VAHL-TEH-LEE-NAH!

QOTD. The other day I had a 1999 Cantina Sociale Vigna Benefizio Morellino di Scansano. Drinking PURRFECT!
August 19, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QOTD: Just had Barone 2006 Montepulciano, very rich, tannic and delicious…highly recommended!

AWESOME show as usual Gary…much UNlike the 2008 New York Jets!
August 19, 2008

italianwinelover
Loved the show – short and sweet and an undiscovered area!!

QOTD:I just had an Aglianco that I loved!
August 19, 2008

KW
Good show. I liked the Selvappiana – Chianti riserva.
August 19, 2008

Jessica
“great catch”-

nice show- I agree short and sweet!
August 19, 2008

Christine
QOTD: No new Italian wines lately. My favorite experience of a new Italian wine happened when my husband (then my fiance)and I visited San Gimignano and had our first taste of Brunello di Montalcino. We were hooked!
August 19, 2008

Leif erik Sundstrom
QOTD: I had a Kerner recently from the Venezia region. I am told it is a cross between Muller-Thurgau and Sylvaner. Can anyone confirm this? It was a delicious aperitif wine! Also, one that I revisited for only my second try recently that has insane aromatics is Lacrima da Moro.
August 19, 2008

Redmeat
SANT’ANTIMO ROSSO D.O.C. from Fanti…it was like 15 bones!

I would give it a strong 89-90…nice little Sangiovise and Merlot Blend….good juice!
August 19, 2008

JimChem
QOTD: A Bolgheri. I don’t remember the producer.

Interesting show.
August 19, 2008

Lizzie707
QOTD – Nipozzano Chianti Riserva – a classic from the Frescobaldis. Saluto!
August 19, 2008

Eli2Tyree
Would have to say the bixio ripasio that Ian picked out for me at the WL. He saw me buying some more of the Zardini I adore and recomended this one to me. great qpr at 12 bones.

Big ups for Ian
August 19, 2008

Rick O'Shea
Haven’t had a new Italian wine lately.
August 19, 2008

mike76
Cool show, hadn’t heard of this region before.
August 19, 2008

Sarah
Leif erik Sundstrom, Kerner is a hybrid of Riesling and Sylvaner.

Lovin the short and sweet format.

QOTD: I recently tasted a Zibibbo from Sicily. It is a Muscat clone. The wine was a dessert wine and was fantastic! I’ve also been enjoying some Rosso Piceno Superior.
August 19, 2008

BruceP
QOTD: Podere Ruggeri 2004 Barolo . Fantastic stuff. The 04 Barolos are really good.
August 19, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
I must give this a try. Glad to see you are paying as much attention to the WLTV viewers as the Upstream viewers. I did not see these in the store so will seek out the Sforzato.
August 19, 2008

CE
Cabreo Il Borgo 2003…awesome
August 19, 2008

Rowland
Gary that shirt if f*ck*d up, your not allowed to wear it again OK. And by the way, you have never had blackberries. I know this cause you haven’t been to the Hudson valley and eaten off the bush (Jersey berries don’t count).
August 19, 2008

Alex
QOTD- 2004 Rocca di Montemassi Le Focaie sangiovese maremma toscanna
August 20, 2008

markie
My current fav. italian wine-Masciarelli….Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, 2004-amazinng @ $11.99!!!!! pencil shavings meets shy fruit!!!! sooo drinkable!!!!
August 20, 2008

Richard Ritter
Nice focused show. I’ll have to pick some of that second wine up. Sounds tasty!

QOTD: I havne’t had any new Italian wines lately.
August 20, 2008

Taylor
loved the episode wish i could try the win and the cheese!

QOTD I had a few good amarone’s only remember the producer of one at the time that was Zenato, but the other was better
August 20, 2008

James McLaren
Last night I had my first Vino Nobile de Montepulciano – mmmm. Real nice cherry and plum on the nose, with some white pepper and a hint of undergrowth. Dark fruit explosion on the front end, mid-palate savouriness, slightly herbal and vegetal, nicely full bodied and a lovely long, sweet-savoury finish. Expanding my palate in Italy at the moment.
August 20, 2008

Shawn_944
REFOSCO!! Best Italian wine So far, Great Show Gary, thanks for linking up the cheese!
August 20, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: I didn’t know there was gonna be a quiz!
August 20, 2008

Daniel Schlossberg
favre watches….very kewl!
August 21, 2008

Sassodoro
Good show, Gary! Keep those obscure Italian wines coming!

QOTD: Lacrima di Morro d’Alba. (That’s the grape variety.) Despite the word “Alba” in the name, the wine comes from Le Marche, not Piemonte. I have had only a few examples of it, and from my admittedly limited experience, the wine tends to be very floral. In some vintages it tends toward roses and in other vintages wine from the same producer will tend toward violets. In some ways it has qualities that remind me of Pinot Noir. That’s my best new Italian wine. Try some!
August 21, 2008

Sharon
Hi Gary – Hmmm well there are so many great Italian wines, what comes to mind is the Isole e Olena Ceparello which is pretty sublime.
August 21, 2008

M
I often try new Italian wines, random Rosso from here and there, or wine varietals I hear about from WLTV. This was a summer of wine discovery.
August 21, 2008

pawncop
Thank you for the information.

QOTD – Not many Italian wines yet, some basic Chantia’s. The list gets longer each time I watch.
August 21, 2008

Kirk (aka: slave2thevine)
Great to be back watching the show again. It has been a busy past few weeks…and I’m finally getting caught up.

QOTD: I’d have to say the most interesting summer white I’ve had was a Cococciola from the Abruzzi region. It offered a nice body and excellent acidity to go with food. For the lovers of Sauvignon Blanc it is a great transition into a white with good body that still delivers the acidity, green apple, and lemon flavors.
August 22, 2008

Jimmy T
luvin it!
August 24, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: I already emailed you about mine. The Laurentina Verdicchio Lore, hands down the most exciting wine I’ve had in a while.
August 26, 2008

Andrew D
Interesting show Gary, cheers

QOTD: Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta Brut

Andrew
August 26, 2008

Dan-o
GV – interesting show – always love the Italians.
Probably one of the more interesting wines I have had from Italy that was new to me was a white from Sicily with indigenous grapes (can’t remember the name, but it was good) and a wine from the Piedmont called Spinetta – it was a blend of Nebbiolo and Syrah (I believe) and it was tasty!
August 26, 2008

419
QOTD: Farnese Casale Vecchio Pecorino

Try it great long and big fruit
August 28, 2008

M
QOTD: I can’t say “best” because there are so many good ones but I enjoyed 2005 Paitin di Pasquero Elia Barbera d’Alba Serra Boella
August 31, 2008

JudeMurphy
Italian wine? Hate the stuff. Don’t know why. It just bores me. I’m a French wine guy!
I tasted one Italian wine I sort of enjoyed and I don’t even know what it was because it was just the house wine and I only got a glass. Ah well. Chateauneuf de pape, anyone?
September 1, 2008

Karl Laczko
Like Kirk I’m catching up on episodes at the moment and love it when you do the unusual ones.

QOTD – I’m trying a lot of Southern Italian wines recently, love Nero d’Avola, delighted in Aglianico – but always keep coming back to Amarone.
September 10, 2008

Darcey and Cliff
Hey GeeVee … it’s been SOOOO long since I tuned into a show (due only to my new job which is keeping me too busy). I can say without hesitation that I have missed you terribly! Checked out the FREE SHIPPER of the day, the
Sandro fay sforzato valtellina 2005, watched this excellent episode, and ordered myself a bottle! Thanks, as always, for helping to broaden our palates! Waiting for another “free shipping” offer to get a case or two, so please keep me posted! Hope you and yours are well. Darcey says hello!
September 16, 2008

Penney
QOTD: Laurentina Verdicchio Lore
September 16, 2008

yowens
Dude I love all your shows (tear…) but the ones about wines that are totally new to me are my favorites. QOTD: none. But now I have one to search out.
January 11, 2009

kathyintex ( kathyd )
oooh – I’d love to try the Sforzato Valtellina! Sounds Yummy!

QOTD ~ I gave my friend an Antinori Tignenello in November for her birthday since it’s her favorite wine. In December at our WoW – Wine on Wednesday – Christmas party she had opened it and smuggled a glass into Cru for me to taste, VERY NICE! Loved the Old World meets New World while grown in the Old World terroir.
January 19, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Piper’s Pit hands down the best segments in WWF history. Possibly a close second any Ultimate Warrior promo because the rambling insanity tumbling out of his mouth was priceless. Annnnnywho….. More wines for me to try. Gary youre going to bury me! Might as well go to my local wine store and buy everything in house, eh? Damn me and my young wine palate. QOTD: I believe the last one I had was a Barberesco. Quite pleased with it, too.
February 12, 2009

George Masiello
Favorite Barolo:
2001 Riserva Cannubi (Fratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno)
Not only a great wine, but I brought back a case of it from our trip to Italy last Fall. This place is actually in the town of Barolo, where we toured the facility and had a tasting. It was perfect!
November 18, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: Saffirio Barbera 2007 (with a little gnome on the front, made me intersted, but wary!) £17 in the UK.