Chianti wine with a little Parmigiano

Chianti wine with a little Parmigiano – Episode #550

October 2, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk pairs up some Chianti wines with Parmigiano Reggiano.

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“Wow, Can’t remember ever seeing an o-fer on WLTV.
QOTD: Casalvento …” by Nick V
“Looking for a good pizza wine– try some Cesanese del Piglio. You ca…” by Mike P
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Badia A Coltibuono Cetamura Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico
2006 Strozzi ChiantiChianti Classico
2006 Antinori Peppoli Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico

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June 13, 2009

Nick V
Wow, Can’t remember ever seeing an o-fer on WLTV.
QOTD: Casalvento Chianti and Chianti Riserva absolutely crush it, very limited availability in the US.
February 4, 2009

Mike P
Looking for a good pizza wine– try some Cesanese del Piglio. You can find some great $8-11 Cesanese that brings some serious pizza-and-wine thunder.

Still catching up, working through every single episode
January 24, 2009

salvatore
I also like the Frescabaldi “2005 Nipozzano”.

Not cheap at around $23 here in Ma., but fairly long finish and vg by itself.

Although much better with steak, chops and pasta.

Worth a tasting on WLTV.
January 23, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
0-3 EVEN with the cheese…. that hurts esp. when youre working it so hard for us. Hey, you taste the wines so we dont have to. QOTD: Finishing the last of a 2005 Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rufina. I actually like it farily well. Drinks smooth for me with little tannins.
November 9, 2008

yowens
QOTD: Fonterutoli
November 1, 2008

Misty
We had a bottle of the nini from Luna Rossa and must agree with Paryb, fan fucking tastic, especially for a $20 bottle.
Bought it at the New Mexico Wine festival just to have it with pizza later that night and wish we would’ve bought one for every Saturday night.
October 26, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
LOve Chianti!
Q-Had some good ones lately but the names escape me.
October 18, 2008

Kristen
Ouch, bat to the knees…well you are in Jersey!

QOTD: Nope, been drinking lots of French wine though!
October 8, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QOTD: I’m not a huge Chianti fan, but when I partake, it’s usually of the DaVinci variety! GREAT SHOW GARY!!!
October 8, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: I like chianti.. But not one that I can really remember that I can tell you about.
October 7, 2008

T. Holland
Had the Vigna Vecchia 2001 Chianti Classico (not 100% sure on that vintage). I thought it was pretty darn good. Can’t remember exactly what the flavor profile was like for the 2001 b/c I drank it a while ago. I also have a bottle of the 2004, which is supposed to be pretty good as well. Looking forward to opening the ‘04 on my 5 year anniversary. My wife & I actually visited their Vineyard in 2004 on our honeymoon just by chance & brought home a few bottles.
October 6, 2008

pawncop
The last Chianti I tried was a 2000 Querceto Classico Riserva that was OK but nothing to write home about.

I do have a 2004 Vola Classico Riserva that I will try at some point.

Looking forward to the next episode.
October 6, 2008

vinosseur
Thats Vicchiomaggio, sorry!

Cheers
October 6, 2008

vinosseur
Hey Gary

I am sorry you didn’t find any “thunder” today. I recommend the following Chianti producers:

Isole e Olena – very elegant style Chianti’s
Fattoria di Felsina – Traditional Chianti’s
and Vicchimaggio.

And, lets not forget to try Selvapiana in Chianti Rufina, North East of Chianti Classico!

Take care,
October 6, 2008

David K.
The best Chianti Classico I’ve had recently is from Fontodi. Querciabella is also quite nice. But both are over $20.
October 5, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: I used to love a chianti that was served at a nearby restaurant when I was in graduate school. My friend and I would go there and get teary-eyed over things that were going on in our lives; we had a good time. But the chianti was pulled and I’ve never found another that I liked as well.
October 5, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Show OK, bad result of 0 & 3.

QOTD: Have to agree – lately not been finding any half-decent Chianti’s
October 5, 2008

JayZee
The show was disappointing, but not surprising to me. For my palate, cheap Chianti has never been a good play.

QOTD: Panaretta is about my favorite Chianti right now.
October 5, 2008

Dan-o
Not a great show.
While I admire the resolve to find a value Chianti, I never seem to find them.
I find that if I pay a few more bones, I am in a safer zone.

QOTD – I like the Montesodi Chianti Rufina, which I believe is an Antinori product as well. The Castello Nippozano bu Antinori is also decent.
October 5, 2008

Franky
so many good memories when it comes to chiantis. fonterutoli, felsina, villa cafaggio, poggerino, volpaia. good stuff but way too pricey today. you find better wines in portugal, spain, argentina and even in france. 2005 killer-bordeaux for 10 to 15 euro here in berlin. and this stuff seriously rocks the house.
October 5, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Tasted 20 chianti classicos at the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta the end of September. Everyone of them including the Pepoli were mediocre at best so I don’t have any recommendations though the Tiganello was great.
October 4, 2008

terrypk1
HAY. how about a 2004 ROGGIO DEl filare
I LOVE IT.it never fails me..but it is one the pricey end..sigh..
October 4, 2008

Kimberly
QOTD: Castello di Monastero Chianti Classico has always done me well…especially the 1999 if you can find it now.
October 4, 2008

BenZorg
Want to save the face of the Chiantis wines ? Try the Poggio Tocco 2004, Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, 9€ the bottle.
October 4, 2008

Shawn_944
Still a good episode, shows that your honest and true to the wines, not always bringing the best of the best out but that you still do get shitty wines at any price point…