Super Tuscan Wines – Episode #701

July 9, 2009

Today Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with 3 Super Tuscan’s and some cheese.

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“I am a fan of the STs, but they have gotten pretty pricey, as I guess …” by Dan-o
“QOTD: amazing food, amaaaazing olive oil, amaaaazing wine, gorgeous la…” by Brittany
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Felsina FontalloroSuper Tuscan
2006 Ornellaia Le Serre NuoveSuper Tuscan
2005 Biserno Il PinoSuper Tuscan

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Cheese mentioned in todays episode.

Pecorino Bigio Ash
Pecorino Formagiotto

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July 26, 2009

Dan-o
I am a fan of the STs, but they have gotten pretty pricey, as I guess many popular wine regions have.

QOTD – laid back scenic beauty, wine and food.
July 20, 2009

Brittany
QOTD: amazing food, amaaaazing olive oil, amaaaazing wine, gorgeous landscape…but overhyped and tooooo many tourists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 18, 2009

Sassodoro
Hmmmm. When I click on the Il Pino link to go to the Wine Library page for it, you quote the Wine News description, “Medium ruby hue. Pauillac-like aromas of black currant, citrus peel and graphite are perfectly charming and show no herbaceousness. Well-integrated flavors of blackberry, dried herbs and spicy cedar offer hints of mocha. Elegant close. 2,300 cases” No herbaceousness? You were emphasizing how green it was. Were you and Wine News tasting the same wine?
July 16, 2009

teckdeck2008
Qotd: overrated wines…then i think about how fun it would be just to visit, my initial reaction is the way the media has over advertised the wine.
July 14, 2009

RonD
QOTD: …where a really passe architectural style came from
July 14, 2009

Sal B
Gary- I’m new to the show. watched this episode because i like Tuscan wines. I have to say the look on your face was classic when you tasted the il Pino- you looked like you were going to vomit- made me chuckle. Keep up the great shows, will continue to watch. will be coming up to the Library soon to pick up an order and check out the store. Sal
July 14, 2009

Ryan D
QotD: Honeymoon!!!
July 14, 2009

frank sweeney
Loved your father’s day show!, I lost my dad this year and he and I enjoyed and shared a passion for wine. I posted your episode on my facebook page in his memory and for all of those who have lost a father. Your Dad is one cool dude and that is clearly genetic, thanks, Frank
July 14, 2009

Weston
qotd: Cheesy Love Story
July 14, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
QOTD: Where’s the vines? I say that because when we were in Italy two years ago, we took the SR2 from Abbadia San Salvatore to Pisa and back and then the next day to Florence and back, but didn’t see one vine from the road. If you’ve ever been down that stretch, you know that you can see for miles. Obviously there are many vineyards and wineries in the area, we just completely missed them. Next time we’re in Italy, I hope to do more of a wine tour than a hurried history tour.
July 13, 2009

gomestar
QOTD: when you say Tuscany, I say it was one magnificent vacation.
July 13, 2009

Will Gosling
QOTD: I say, “I wanna go!” It’s definitely on the list of wine places to visit.
July 13, 2009

pawncop
Good episode and good information.

QOTD – Another wine group I have not tried.
July 13, 2009

Marc-China Wine Tours
QOTD: peaceful, beautiful, delicious wine, olive oil, villas!
July 13, 2009

JayZee
Interesting and yet disappointing show given the potential of the class of wines being tasted. Oh, well. BTW, don’t feel bad about tasting some high-end wines from time to time. Some of us CAN buy such wines and like to get your take on them.

QOTD: San Gimignano – one of the coolest places to visit on Earth. It is a beautiful walled city like Siena but without all of the crowds in the evening. In fact, they clear out the city at about 6 PM and if you are staying in a hotel there, you and the locals are the only ones there. Plus it also has a macabre Museum of Torture.
July 13, 2009

K-9 Cop
Another great show in the bucket. Not a pecorino fan but loving the Super Tuscans. Had a great experience touring there last year off season to avoid the tourist crush. Greve in Chianti is an ideal place to start out.

When you say Tuscany…..I say Porchetta!
July 13, 2009

Chalz
good show, learned some stuff…that’s the point of WLTV!

Qoted: I say…Gaiole. Great place to visit and drink decent Chianti
July 13, 2009

Ryan Heffern
Been watching on my iPod and TiVo for a while. Just started watching online. Love the tags; love the show.

QOTD: Cinghiale (wild boar). Went to Tuscany in the spring of ‘08 and have missed the cinghiale ragu ever since. Nobile di Montepulciano rocked too.
July 13, 2009

Vinophile
Oh WOW!! When you say, “Tuscany,” I say the most AWESOME Italian food/wine experience of my life—right THERE…in Tuscany…in the cellar of a rural Fiorenza (Florence) winery surrounded by racks and barrels of Tuscan wines…”Grandma Nonna” (who looked just like any one of my great-aunts) cooking a homey, gourmet Italian feast off in a corner. BELLISSIMO!!
July 13, 2009

Gibb Brown
Great show as always,love to see cheese on the show. qotd: who’s buying the tickets.
July 13, 2009

Mauricio Fernandes
Nice show again GV!!

QOTD: Honeymoon. I am planning mine next february, and I want to spend a couple days in Bolgheri.

Best wishes,

Mauricio Fernandes
(your #1 Brazilian fan)
July 13, 2009

M
I am not only here for the entertainment and wine nerdy education. I am also here for the fantastic analogies.

QOTD: Chianti
QOTD: beautiful country (I get a picture in my head of Tuscany when you say Tuscany)
July 13, 2009

M
I am not only here for the entertainment and wine nerdy education. I am also here for the fantastic analogies.

QOTD: Chianti
QOTD: beautiful country
July 13, 2009

Brayden
OH my god…….yes yes yes!! You are so damn funny, knowledgable and just a great person to watch decribe these wines. So full of info and I love some of your descripitive words you use. I am going threw a month long training process for a fine dining place in parkcity utah and this is helping me alot… thanks for your passion and funny carisma….cheers
July 12, 2009

wyld
QOTD: Buscany