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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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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October 4, 2008

pierazzo
Dear Gary and fellas, what were you supposed to expect from some cheap chianti? any idea of the real price that we should pay in Italy for this kind of stuff without the iporter/transport/change charges? At this price in my opinion the only thing you can expect is a flawless honest everyday table wine. Let’s put this on the right prospect. ciao
October 4, 2008

T. Bone
I want to see a speed drink-eat-drink wine and food pairing show. Dang, the speed with which you tasted your way through the cheese and wine at the end of this show is incredible. Watch the highlights at 10, that was awesome. How did you do that? Seriously, do a speed tasting episode. 3 cheeses, 3 wines, may the best pairing win….
October 4, 2008

DAve A
good show. nice you are not just giving compliments! smile. Can’t put lipstick on some pigs, so matter what Obama says.

When is the next secret pack, we just had the neighbors over and did the show – wow, like this show – not much good in wines. But nice to expand the palate! Not disappointed. We were about 50% snif’ing and tasting what you said – which is normal for us 8. smile. The last one was great, like a weak port, but good. I’d do that for $16 a bottle again.

QOTD: Chianti’s liven up when I have my bourbon saute’d salmon dip with them.
October 3, 2008

Bobo36
Gee another string of dissapointing Italian wines… save these to melt the ice in your driveway. QOTD: yeh, try another country would be best. I think you have to go 2 or 3 more price points up to find something drinkable.
October 3, 2008

Nathan
Fattoria La Ripa Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2000. The best CC I’ve had, and it’s still drinking very well.
October 3, 2008

Bill
Gary: you asked for it!! – and I’ve asked for this before (a few times) – but you once sold the Pacina Chianti Classico Colli Senese, maybe 7 years ago? I still remember it. Flinty, incredible tanins, unbelievable weight and fruit. Pure as the driven snow. Never seen it since! THIS is a wine you should hunt down – it is still available in Italy!
October 3, 2008

GregStefos
My favorite: Da Vinci Riserva Chianti 2004
October 3, 2008

Murso
QOTD – though I’m not a big Chianti drinker – less than 3 bottles/year will do… along w/ lots of the goodies mentioned so far, I’ve enjoyed Castellare CH. Classico of several vintages. A Winebow/ Leonardo Locascio import.
October 3, 2008

Murso
GV – kahn-eye-OH-low!!! I’m sorry to rag on you – you’re a great success, and a big influence on a large number of people! You’ve got to do something to stop murdering foreign words/names. SLOW down and spell it out. And speaking of slow, I think you just had a bad tongue day, and on top of that, kinda raced though the wines (esp. with the cheese – it takes TIME to actually taste, unlike Mr. Smith, who, rocker that he is, thoroughly knows everything about his wine, and is slugging BECAUSE HE CAN! (I dug that!) Though these are entryish level Chiantis, and part of a HUGELY expansive market segment with broad range in taste as well as price, names like Coltibuono (Roberto Stucchi family) and Antinori should merit more than a passing glance (or swig, as it were). It’s right behind you on the board (which we LOVE)! These are family names with long histories and pedigrees devoted to farming here, unlike commodity based producers who are in it just to get a piece of the money. Da Vinci, you know who you are…
October 3, 2008

Kevin K
Sad times.
October 3, 2008

ev
CORRECTIONS: I see no evidence that the Cetamura and Strozzi chiantis are Classicos, but the tags, links and your site lists them so. However GV does not say they are. I would suggest when talking of chiantis, an explanation of regular Chiantis vs. Classico, Rufina (not Ruffino)……….. would be educational as I would guess a huge percentage of your viewing public does not know.
October 3, 2008

Smahlatz
I’ve had quite a few chiantis, but yet to have one that’s really impressed. I haven’t given up though – just don’t seek them out.
October 3, 2008

JonE
Brutal honesty: priceless.
Cheers for speaking the truth. That’s a hard commodity to come by in this business.

QOTD: Querciabella has always performed well for me.
October 3, 2008

J Pags
Gary, saw you in a recent episode of you on The Smart Show. I thought it was great. Hopefully one day I’ll bump into you too! http://thesmartshow.blip.tv/episodes/?cm_sp=ex-_-smartshow-_-ssEpisodes
October 3, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico Reserva—the ‘99 kills. Had the 2004, it was good but enjoyed the ‘99 better. Also the Fonterutoli.
October 3, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G, nice try with the Chiantis. Haven’t been drinkin’ many of ‘em
lately, so don’t have any recommendations. They’re an OK vino to
chug with pizza, but there’s a zillion other vinos i’d rather have…..
October 3, 2008

Sassodoro
Too bad about these Chianti’s. I was surprised to hear that the Peppoli got such a high rating. The Peppoli’s I have had have struck me as ok but meh. It sounds like this one struck you that way, too.

QOTD. Maybe a year ago I got a case of Fattoria di Lucignano Chianti Colli Fiorentini. It was a closeout and cost something like $5/bottle. It won’t change your world, but it does have an Old World dirty-socks/rotting-leaves sort of thing that I like. A much more expensive Sangiovese that I like (not a Chianti, but still Tuscan Sangiovese) is Petrolo Torrione.
October 3, 2008

Chris
Great show, once again !

Regarding Kenny Dion’s comment, from Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list, the price range is more around 22 $.

But another Chianti from Frescobaldi which is even better (although more expensive) is the Montesodi Frescobaldi Chianti Rùfina 2004 .

Here in Monopoly Land (Quebec, Canada), the price rolls in at around 55$. Maybe this one is what Kenny was refering to.

Either way, Nipozzano is a good Chianti QPR and Montesodi is really a great wine, although not in the QPR range.

Chris
October 3, 2008

Kenny Dion
Sorry a little premature postilation there. the 2004 Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva is an awesome wine. I first had it when someone gave it to my inlaws in a gift basket. They don’t drink so they gave it to me. Really Really good stuff. Later I also found out it was on wine spectators list of top 100 wines. I believed it came in at the 45-55 range. It’s whats gotten me into wine as much as I am.
October 3, 2008

Scottie P
The card pack was fun. I’d like to see another show on Chianti because I haven’t found a good one yet. Granted I’ve only tried four or so, but none was worth drinking again. Find some good ones with a soild QPR for us, please!!!
October 3, 2008

Kenny Dion
2004 Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva
October 3, 2008

brainpain
The most exciting part of this show were the cards… Mark, Jose, and Bo all in one pack? I never got that kind of luck back in the day!
QOTD: If GV can’t find a good Chianti.. we are all in for a world of hurt!
October 3, 2008

FirstLite
You’re going to laugh but the tuesday night pizza wine is Ruffino Aziano Chianti Classico. I like it and it’s easy of the pocket.
October 3, 2008

italianwinelover
Too bad about the off day. It seemed like that kind of a day -upsets – at least for the peeps in Chicago – I’m a southsider all the way and its not over till the fat lady sings or the goat comes home (?)!! Kewl cards!

QOTD: I love Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico, it is a little pricey but worth every penny. It has a great bouquet ripe cherry and violet and has a nice balance throughout – I like partnering it with Parmigiano/Asiago or any stinky feet cheeses!
October 3, 2008

CaseyLee
still a good episode . thanks