Dolcetto Wine Tasting – Episode #748

October 5, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 3 wines made from the Dolcetto grape, hoping to find a winner.

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“QOTD: Barolo, Barbaresco and Dolcetto di Dogliano!!!…” by Eder
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Roagna Dolcetto D AlbaDolcetto d’Alba
2006 Gillardi Dolcetto CursaletDolcetto d’Alba
2007 Pelissero Dolcetto D’alba MunfrinaDolcetto d’Alba

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November 13, 2009

Eder
QOTD: Barolo, Barbaresco and Dolcetto di Dogliano!!!
October 16, 2009

jayhitek
Playing catch up after a busy couple of weeks at work.
QOTD: Don’t have one.
October 13, 2009

John
2001 Bruno Rocca Rabaja Barbaresco. Even though it is still young, this wine just blew me away with the amazing red fruit and licorice. It was very rich without being a black CA fruit bomb.
Having said that, I’m not always in the mood for wine this rich and expensive. Just to piss off any Chianti haters I’ll add the 2001 Vignamaggio Chianti Mona Lisa Riserva – this is just now in its prime. Stunning and huge chianti – absolutely Brunello like. In fact, I rate this much higher than Casanova di Neri’s ‘99 Ceratalto. I’m just saying.
October 12, 2009

Dave
QOTD: Has to be brunellos, but I have had many excellent italian wines…

I thought your comment on cellaring $15 wines was interesting, and WRONG (ha, just getting your attention). For those of us living on the cheap(er) side, my favorite values are those sort of wines that I can put away for 3 years and suddenly I have fantastic wines I paid less than $20 for…
October 11, 2009

M
QOTD: Maybe a Rosso di Montalcino because it’s at my price point. However the answer to this question will change every few months. Primitivo was my answer a few months ago.
October 11, 2009

VinoPaolo
QOTD – Mastroberardino “Radici Riserva” Taurasi, Quintarelli Amarone, or Paolo Bea Sagrantino di Montefalco. All are stunning wines
October 11, 2009

Andrew D
Hey Gary

Thanks for another great show – I’m watching a few I missed in a row and I’m enjoying the efficent manner you’re presenting them in.

QOTD: That’s a hard question and one I’m not going to answer – there are way to many outstanding Italian wines (and to be fair a a lot of rubbish as well) to have a favourite!

Cheers
Andrew
October 9, 2009

Snarf
QOTD: tie: Valpoicella and Al – eee – on – uh – ko (Aglianico)
October 9, 2009

BurroBoy
Mmmmm…dolcettos….I’m getting hungry.
QOTD: There have been a couple of Barolos, and a couple of Amarones that were super excellent, Ripassos that brought thunder for the liras ( euros now ), and a memorable Moscato D’Asti, but the reigning favorite is still the 2008 Sardi Giustiniani Vermentino that we had this summer…super floral, citric nose, with crispy mineral and acid layers forever.
October 9, 2009

teckdeck2008
Qotd: It has to be the italian sparkling wines. You get the bubbles of champagne with out the massive amounts of oak.
October 9, 2009

Weston
qotd: Nebbiolo based red wines I just find so….like they say Haunting
October 9, 2009

Tudor
Fun episode – I like to see people talking about something from Piemonte other than Nebbiolo.

QOTD: A little grape called Ruche. Grows only in the town of Monferrato, also in Piemonte. Like crushed rose petals and really nothing else.
October 8, 2009

Russ J
Barolo, baby!
October 8, 2009

ex-lurkdawg
Nice episode. I love Dolcetto. My favorite Italian wine is REALLY tough for me as I like a lot of Italian wines. As far as categories I have to name 3: I like Barolo/Barbaresco and they’re probably my overall favorite right now, but I don’t often get to drink good ones when they’re ready. Brunello has traditionally been my favorite because I love the flavor profiles of the old world styled ones and I can (usually) drink them enjoyably when I buy them instead of waiting 5-10 years. I like Barbera from Piedmont because there are so many really good ones that I can afford to drink much more often than those other two categories.
October 8, 2009

tom cabrera
Thanks Gary for my introduction to Dolcetto. Last night had a 2004 Vigna Dei Prey Dolcetto Di Dogliani and I cannot imagine a more food-friendly wine. I’m thinking Thanksgiving!
October 8, 2009

Lorenzo
QOTD: Aglianico del Volture 2004 La Firma by Cantine del Notaio
October 7, 2009

Chris maloy
QOTD: 2007 Fontanafredda Barbera Piemonte Briccotondo

I was impressed with this wine. I bought it while in Italy and brought it home to drink in the States. Perhaps the strong memories play a part in my enjoyment of this wine. Nevertheless it suits my fancy.
October 7, 2009

Johnnyutah
Right now its gots 2 b barbera (sp?) aka the poor man’s pinot. While the price of pinot noir is holding strong smart shoppers can find equivalent value at half the price.
October 7, 2009

Michael D
Hey Gary,

Just got back in town and saw this very good episode.

QOTD: Barolos are terrific, but for the money the Vino Nobiles bring more value, for my palate. Recently had a Vecchia Cantina Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2004, $15 at Total Wines, and it was excellent for my taste buds.

Mike in Scottsdale
October 7, 2009

AMM3RD
Big picture I think that Brunello offers the best value of all the high-end wine regions of the work, right up there with the Southern Rhone. 2001 La Colombia is right up there…92 pts…best bang for the buck…AMM
October 7, 2009

PrimoVino
Sangio
October 7, 2009

Alex from Montreal
QOTD: Biondi Santi 1997 Brunello Di Montalcino reserva. WOW, one of the best wines i’ve ever had.

Good episode Gary, I am definitely going to start drinking Dolcetto
October 7, 2009

JayZee
Excellent show. I like the recent snappier episodes. I have no problem with the opus two parters with wine industry greats. They have their place. But this is the type of episode that first attracted me to WLTV so many, many moons ago. I still haven’t had that many Dolcettos, but I have learned to appreciate them now.

QOTD: My favorite Italian wine is definitely a good Amarone. In second place would probably be a decent Barolo.
October 7, 2009

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show!

Q – Tuff to say, so many good ones.
October 7, 2009

aniboy76
I’m a big big fan of Sagrantino that I think could easily compete with any of the Brunellos or Barolos. If anyone sees it back in the states pick up a 2005 Fratelli Pardi Sagrantino. It’s about 18 Euro (which I guess is about 22 bucks in the States). I’m from Jersey so next time I get back to the states I promise to bring you a bottle.
I also think Southern Italian wines are underrated. Taurasi, Primitivo, Negromaro…all great and much cheaper.