Good episode, interesting to see it make a comeback.

QOTD – Back in the 70’s was given a bottle of (I am butchering the spelling) Gaiccobaste as a gift. Do not recall it being carbonated. Was not into wine back then, but will look forward to renewing old friendships.

QOTD: I had non-Riunite Lambrusco, unfortunately it was Cella. (remember the cheesy “Aldo Cella” character from the commercials. Slogan was “chill a Cella”. First wine I drank. (back when drinking age was 18 – now I’m dating myself!)

Now for the real Lambrusco… I haven’t tried it yet. To be honest, I was unaware of the upper echelon Lambrusco.

Thanks for a great show!

Thanks for all the fun facts GV!

QOTD: No never heard of it before. I’ve had the Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Aqui before. I like pink sparklers! I’d love to try a raspberry colored one!

Great show Gary. nope, never had a Lambrusco..Certainly would want to try one soon. cheers

QOTD – Never been a fan, and haven’t tried it in years, but my mum has always loved sparkling Lambrusco

NICE –

QOTD – when i was living in france 3 years ago, some friends and i went to an italian restaurant for dinner and we did order a bottle of lambrusco. it was nice and fun- cheap too! why the fuck not.

QOTD: No I haven’t.

Lambrusco rocks. Great with anything italian and with charcuterie. If you get the real stuff- Lini, Ceci, Gasparossa- it’s a crowd pleaser. Will satisfy wine nerds as well as picky drinkers.

Interesting show – I remember the Riunite jingle.
QOTD – I would like to try a Lambrusco in the future. I had one almost 10 years ago at an Italian restaurant in Germany and I was uninspired.

qotd: NEVER had a Lambrusco before, but I’m so going to try to find one tomorrow!!! This wine looks amazing, especially since I don’t like Prosecco that much. But then, there are just moments where you want a sparkly wine. Again, I’m in awe here! This my friend, THIS, is why I love and watch your show. Entertainment, yes, but mainly because of the experience you bring into the show and which you are willing to share with the Vaynernation. I love you man! Enjoy your vacation!

QOTD – I don’t think I have had one, but I obviously need to. Thanks for introducing us to new things.

Gary, when that came out red it surprised the crap out of me! That was awesome.

QOTD: I have never had this but really want to.

P.S . It Tastes Better In A Red Wine Glass!

I am pleased that the method of second fermentation for this sparkling wine was explained, unlike the last episode which featured such a wine. This was well done.

Cool show, I totally new varietal for me. QOTD: negative but I will!

Yes, fun fourth of July wine for the variety of foods that show up for a picnic.
Good show.

QOTD: Only one a couple of years ago, so it’s about time I jump back in and find another one this week!

QOTD: Never had one at all. Time to expand my PAL.

QOTD: never had one before!

Never had one. Need to try!

Yes, I just finished a bottle this week. Great with Italian style dried salume and spicy coppa.

This would be a good summer wine where you might drink a white but your looking for a bit more flavor.

Have some with prosciutto wrapped melon on the patio. Drink some Lambrusco while you grill a Italian sausage, cut it up and pass it around. The Lambrusco will pair great with that. Then seamlessly move to a Chianti, super tuscan or a cab to go with your rare steak ala Florentine.

btw i just watched your video about Tocai Fruilano, er, the wine formerly know as tocai fruilano. I completley agree with what you said. Big white that coats your whole palate with flavor and nice, crisp acidity.

Finally found it… Barbolino “Lambrusca Grasparossa di Castelvetro” Try with some nice antipasti – super!

Interesting show – I never even thought of a Lambrusco show (see QOTD). I am intrigued by your description because I really have liked some sparkling shiraz that I have had in the past so, in my case, similarity may be good.

QOTD: Nope, at least not to my recollection. In fact, a few years ago, my work group did a holiday dinner at a nice restaurant and one guy asked if they had any Lambrusco – I was horrified (they didn’t). Yes, that’s what Riunite and others did. But I am always willing to try new things and I never thought that there was any good Lambrusco – it seemed oxymoronic to me.

The last one i remember having was ca’ de medici…and it was pretty darn dellicious

Never had Lambrusco.