Italian Red Wine Tasting

Italian Red Wine Tasting – Episode #601

December 29, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 wines from Italy and tries to talk about the 2008 NY JETS season.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Colosi Nero D’avolaSicilia IGT
2006 La Spinetta Il Nero Di CasanovaTuscan Sangiovese
2006 Gaja Ca’marcanda PromisSuper Tuscan

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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July 9, 2009

PeterB
I liked what Ian said about “transition from new-world wines to old-world wines”. In an earlier episode with Mott you talked about bringing white wine drinkers to drinking red wine.

Perhaps you could explore such “paths” from one kind of wine to another some more.
June 24, 2009

cv
hes on drugs, not wine!
January 31, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Nice show. Ian’s seems to be a great guy and it was nice to have him on the show again. Congrats on being a father! Def. something I hope to be someday. QOTD: My parents. They helped sculpt who I am today. I know I wouldnt be on the right track today without them as a kid.
January 25, 2009

lawschooldrunk
I’m definitely one of the gigglers of the winey-brower.

QOTD: the stars are my parents with a supporting cast of siblings.
January 25, 2009

yowens
Awesome show! Educational and informative. QOTD: Tara.
January 18, 2009

wannaBconnoisseur
love italian wines!
January 7, 2009

Logan
My name is Logan! Rock on!
January 5, 2009

Michael Schoonmaker
Definitely my fiancee. Way too many “Hun, did you remember to do ?”’s for her not to be that person in my life.

Cheers!
January 5, 2009

Andrew D
Thanks Guys

Really lovely show, I enjoyed it.

QOTD: Not sure now, I suppose that slot has kind of in a way just become empty… It’s probably not one person these days but lots of little parts of lots of people.

Cheers
Andrew
January 5, 2009

ktf
My wife and kids, of course. See you on the CRUISE!!!
January 5, 2009

MattUD
Probably my Mom I guess, but a tough call at this stage in my life.
January 5, 2009

Nik
Great to see more Italian red wines – I’m a big fan, but it is one of the most complicated areas to understand. Would love to see a few more shows soon – maybe a value show with something like Barbera, then a high-end show with some Nebbiolo.
January 4, 2009

littlejonnyh
Nice surprise to have Ian on, always wanted to see his face (after reading his reviews on the website). Sorry about the Jets, at least they weren’t one of the biggest disappointments of the season (like my Brownies).

QOTD: My Tinche… and maybe a little bit GV’s inspiration too!
January 4, 2009

JayZee
You know, I’ve had the Ca’ Marcanda before and, other than it was a Gaja wine that I could actually afford, I really wasn’t very impressed. It was good – but not very good. I gave it a score of 87 disappointing points myself. By the way, congratulations to Ian – great to seem him again.

QOTD: My wife, Jane. Without her, I am far less than I am today.
January 3, 2009

Sharon
Hi! Hmmmm, I guess my Mom.
January 3, 2009

Jimmy T
QOTD: Depending on the context it is a different answer. But in my job I have a great staff team surrounding me that get it done. In particular there is one guy and he has truly be that one. He’ll be leaving in May so I am on the lookout for more great people behind me.

GV, looking forward to another year of learning with you.
January 3, 2009

Carilius Maximus
Bravo!!!…almost like the camera was not there!!…Thanks you’s guy’s!!!
This cork dork needs this escape from the tough side of life today.
January 2, 2009

clewy
I really enjoyed the interaction between the two of you. Neither one was trying to “one up” or best the other. Just true, heartfelt analysis and conversation about the wines being reviewed. Refreshing to see/hear. Keep it up!
Cheers
January 2, 2009

Tad
I loved the episode. The interaction really provided a good ‘point – counter-point’ interaction.
January 2, 2009

Brian Barrick
Gary, it was great to see the dynamic interaction between you and Ian on the show. I hope we will be seeing more of Ian in future episodes.

I’m glad you were able to find a good unoaked Italian red. I’ve generally had bad luck finding good Italian wines. The labels are generally incomprehensible and uninformative. And buying based on recommendations has been a total crap shoot. It is helpful to hear your analysis, and the more details you can give us the better.

I did find a good one recently at a wine bar (fpwm.com), the Piazzano Ventoso from Tuscany. This is a nice unoaked, fruity, easy-drinking Sangiovese blend with an interesting tomato catsup component on the nose. Good value.
January 2, 2009

Dr T in NC
Wow, I leave the country for a week and only miss two episodes!

QOTD
Wife!
January 2, 2009

Yimosan
Sorry “G”,

One team’s misfortune is another team’s playoff spot!

I am a Dolphins fan and I thank the Jets management for Chad P. everyday; I hope this Chad hangs around for a long time. (Pun intended)

Oh BTW I was at the Bucs/Raiders game…it got so quiet after the Raiders 2nd TD that I thought I was at the library…the galleon guys had to fire a shot to wake the crowd up, I almost had a heart atack!

Anyway, I love super Tuscans!

QOTD – My wife, she laughs at all my dumb jokes
January 2, 2009

Paryb
Fun show guys!

QOTD: My fiance Michelle, and the kiddo Clint make me who I am. They inspire me to work harder, but also to enjoy cooking great food, drinking great wine, and realizing some weekends, it’s better to stay at home on the couch and play video games with a ten year old, than to go to work.
January 2, 2009

pawncop
Good episode, good guest. As always enjoy the informatin regarding the wines.

My Cowboys suck worst than your Jets!

QOTD – There are so many folks that are the person behind me. My parent, my wife, mentors in my work in healthcare and law enforcement. Too many to name and do not want to leave anyone out.
January 2, 2009

ev
Hey, you both SUCKED up to Gaja. I had the Promis a few years ago in a great little Manhattan underground Italian restaurant. Loved the place, but the wine was rather boring……not bad at all, just boring, americanized….. You should have brown bagged this one. 88? no. You would have 85ed and major passed it @ $40!!!!!! It’s $15-20 wine, no more.