A Tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

A Tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – Episode #544

September 23, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 examples of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, not to be confused with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo or Brunello di Montalcino

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“Interesting…..Mid pallet comment.

I’d like to see a show; with a …” by salvatore
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Cerro Vino Nobile Di MontepulcianoVino Nobile di Montepulciano
2004 Dei Vino Nobile MontepulcianoVino Nobile di Montepulciano
2004 Torcalvano Vino Nobile Di MontepulcianoVino Nobile di Montepulciano
2005 Poliziano Vino Nobile Di MontepulcianoVino Nobile di Montepulciano

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September 23, 2008

Bryan Garcia
Love the episode…as usual. i <3 the new wristband! how do we get em?
September 23, 2008

Columbia Wine Gal
Great show, Gary! very entertaining as usual
I’d love to get into Italian wines. Most of the wines I have at home are from CA since that’s the region I usually go to for wine tasting… Maybe I’m due for a trip to Italy.

Nice wristbands! I’ve been waiting for the new ones for a while, how can I get them?
September 23, 2008

TommyBoBo of WI
Heading to Italy on the 14th, hitting Montepulciano at some point,, tonights ep has me salivating…… great show as always!
September 23, 2008

BargePlus
Just got my Secret Pack, and tore into it. A slight disappointment that I didn’t win a free ticket to the Thunder Cruise, but them’s the breaks. But can you imagine? NO WRISTBAND!!!!! I mean I only buy these secret packs to get a new wristband. So now I’m just stuck with the wine. Just not the same without a new wristband. Maybe if I get a can of green spray paint (or even a yellow for the Gen4 WB), I could coat over one of my extra Gen3 bands, and just pretend I’m with the IN crowd. What do you think?

Such a sad story.
September 23, 2008

pete c
Love Vino Nobile. Agree it’s under the radar for most people. Sangiovese is a wonderful grape which at it’s best offers beautiful bouquet with delicious taste. Good food wines. Acidity goes well with tomato based cuisines.
September 23, 2008

Mike Nally
I’ve been lurking too much lately and owe you a big “love the show” comment from the heart so here it is. Thanks for everything Gary!
September 23, 2008

JT
Finally! I’ve been hoping for a Vino Nobile episode for a couple years now. Vino Nobile is one of my favorite wines. I know they are often criticized for inconsistent quality, but they offer a lot of Brunello-like fun for half the price. Can’t say much more other than I like them a lot.

PS- prune-yo-lo, can-ay-o-lo, mon-tay-pool-cha-no
September 23, 2008

Anthony L.
Love a little Vino di Nobile…one of my favorites
September 23, 2008

Roberto
lol, no more fifteen shows in a week !!! montalcino, not to be confused with montepulciano??? love ya dude, but this one really hurts a few friends of mine in Montepulciano…
September 23, 2008

Herb
Is that Ian-D’Agata-Da-Vida?
September 23, 2008

suikagirl1
Montalcino? Awww, G… see what happens when you do 5 shows in one day? lol

Aside from that, thanks for the great notes! I know what I’m scouting out (and what to pazzzzzz….)

mmwah!
September 23, 2008

DAve A
Good show. thanks. QOTD: I’ll try to find them. thanks.
September 23, 2008

Kevin
My thoughts? You just pissed off a bunch of Italians calling it a wine from Montalcino!!! I’m a fan, have tasted a few in Montepulciano [ahem, not Montalcino], find them a bit overpriced compared to some of the great bargains from southern Italy, but solid wines, no question.
September 23, 2008

Rowland
harvesting 4 tons of grapes tomorrow!
September 23, 2008

Orion S.
QotD: I’ll let you know once I try some.
September 23, 2008

ramona
great show have never had a vino nobile, will have to try
September 23, 2008

ScottEJ
Never had one, but will certainly be on the lookout. They seem to be a nice BYOB wine to some of my local Italian spots that allow it. I prefer the bigger Italians to softer, more expensive ones, anyway.
September 23, 2008

Heather Howe
No comments mention the Jets. Chargers bolted ahead, sorry vayner Gary.
Wristbands it’s all about the wristbands. Like Montepulciano episode, but Gary Gary leave us Cali folks some love. Chalone, Foley, Foxen Cambria? Gary lead us into the valley of Katharine, Julia and Santa Rita Hills.
September 23, 2008

Bill
Liked the ep. Hopefully turned some peeps on to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

QOTD: Been drinking these wines for years. Appreciate their rustic quality. Like GV mentioned, goes great with Italian-American classics such spaghetti and meatballs. Really hits the spot!
September 23, 2008

tiffanygladson
QOTD: I think they look pretty awesome, and I can’t wait to try one! I love the shows where I get to learn about a wine I’ve never heard of, or an aspect of wine that I was previously unaware of. Thanks!
September 23, 2008

BWicked
Gary,
Thanks for the great show.
I have enjoyed many Italian wines but feel that my knowledge
(and therefore interest) is hindered by my not speaking Italian.
I feel that it is too much effort to try to learn all of the terms.
Your recommendation that all wine labeling include names of
varietals would be an appreciated crutch.
September 23, 2008

Sean McCann
The new wrist bands are great. How can we get them?
September 23, 2008

TimInSpokane
Very cool show on some wines that I have actually SEEN around here! I need to go buy a few to get more familiar with them.

QOTD -I really like a lot of the Italian wines. So many of the American and Austrailian wines that are more available here tend to be overripe bombs with too much bing cherry, raisin and prune components, and although dry, drink with too much sweetness for me. The Italian wines tend to have nice acidity, more red fruits (raspberries, marionberries, and cranberry), along with the slight oak influences and often that earthiness (or is it poopy??) that Gary talks about. After writing this, I think I need to go drink some Italian wine now….
September 23, 2008

Little Jonny H
I love the little educational tidbits. I asked myself the “Montepulciano d’abruzzo is so much cheaper than Nobile de Montepulciano, why would I pay twice the price?” Now, I know…

QOTD: Haven’t had one, yet. Tend to be too pricey for me, though I’d love to try another expression of sangiovese.
September 23, 2008

Stugots
Bang Zoom! Great quick episode. I am going to go back to all of your past Italian episodes to refresh on all Italy has to offer. Ditto on the Banfi/Ruffino comments.