Archive for the ‘italy’ Category

Vernaccia Wines From Italy, Another White Wine To Pay Attention To. - Episode #457

May 2, 2008

Vernaccia is another classic white wine that is overlooked by so many as they focus on the 1 or 2 white wines they drink from Italy. I hate to pick on Pinot Grigio but I want people to expand their palates.

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  • “GV - never had a Vernaccia! I will have o give that a whirl.
    QOTD - W…” by Dan-o
  • “Hi Gary,

    I’m done lurking - here is my first post.

    Could you exp…” by G4VIN

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Fontaleoni Vernaccia Di San GimignanoVernaccia di San Gimignano play review at cork'd
2006 Sovestro Vernaccia Di San GimignanoVernaccia di San Gimignano play review at cork'd

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Greco Di Tufo Wine Tasting - Episode #449

April 22, 2008

Gary’s wine book is on pre sale and he talks about his street team and talks about a white wine he is passionate about the classic, crisp wines from Campania the Greco Di Tufo.

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  • “I’m trying to learn…I live in Italy so it’s easier and not so expens…” by barbara
  • “GV - great show. I think that I can answer both QOTD’s with the same c…” by Dan-o
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Torricino Greco Di TufoGreco di Tufo play review at cork'd
2005 Aminea Greco Di TufoGreco di Tufo play review at cork'd
2006 Petilia Greco Di TufoGreco di Tufo play review at cork'd
Vesevo Greco Di TufoGreco di Tufo play review at cork'd

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2004 Barolo Tasting - Episode #443

April 14, 2008

Gary’s wine of choice many times is the wonderful wines of Barolo and in todays episode he tries 3 wines from the exciting 2004 vintage.

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  • “Tartufo Bianco on anything :) Risotto, Porcini & Scampi

    Great s…” by Mirra Manevich

  • “QOTD — Osso Bucco.

    Good job on the 101 for different varietals. I…” by Michael H

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Marengo Barolo Bricco Le VioleBarolo play review at cork'd
2004 Renato Corino Barolo ArborinaBarolo play review at cork'd
2004 Grimaldi Barolo Le CosteBarolo play review at cork'd

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Sangiovese Taste Off - Episode #439

April 8, 2008

Sangiovese is a grape that has thrived in Italy and we are seeing many California wineries take to the grape as well, who will win this battle ROYAL?

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  • “Im kinda new to the wine scene but i tried La Carraia the Umbrian Sang…” by greez
  • “QOTD: Foxen Sangiovase 2005. Trust me….” by Kenny Hyder
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Casanova Di Neri Rosso Di MontalcinoRosso di Montalcino play review at cork'd
2005 Luna Napa SangioveseNapa Italian Varieties play review at cork'd

Italian Ripasso Wines From The Veneto - Episode #430

March 26, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 3 Ripasso wines and gives his thoughts and MOTT had to “link up” a lot today. Gary seemed to get down to business today!

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  • “Sorry, a bit behind on my video podcasts…

    Thought it was interest…” by msb2ncsu

  • “QOTD: History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is….” by TennLee
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Campagnola Le Bine Valpolicella Classico SuperioreValpolicella play review at cork'd
2005 Accordini Ripasso ValpolicellaValpolicella play review at cork'd
2005 Zenato Ripassa ValpolicellaValpolicella play review at cork'd

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Nero D’avola Wines - Episode #385

January 14, 2008

This is not Corvo people, Nero has taken a big jump in quality and today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 4 wines to see whats up.

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  • “QOTD: The wife is running a marathon in the Napa area in May with som…” by micky schotts
  • “QOTD: Planned wine vacation is for my 10th wedding anniversary (Sept….” by ValerieM
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Terre Borboniche Nero D’avolaSicilia IGT play review at cork'd
Regaleali RossoSicilia IGT play review at cork'd
Morgante Nero D’avolaSicilia IGT play review at cork'd
2002 Tasca D’almerita Rosso Del ConteSicilia IGT play review at cork'd

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The Barbera Episode - Episode #347

November 8, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 3 serious Barbera wines and gives you his 2 cents!

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  • “NICE DUDE.

    QOTD: no barbera love for me so far. Clearly I was wait…” by Canadian Chris

  • “Calm down. Speak with authority and excitement, not like you’re on cr…” by dan
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Fontanafredda Barbera D’alba BriccotondoBarbera d’Alba play review at cork'd
2006 Massolino Barbera D’albaBarbera d’Alba play review at cork'd
2005 Clerico Tre Vigne BarberaBarbera d’Alba play review at cork'd

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Primitivo Red Wines from Italy - Episode #336

October 18, 2007

Gary explores the fun wild and exciting world of Primitivo.

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  • “Response to a question from user Gary L.: I’d rather have a second-rat…” by Andrew
  • “This episode inspired me to try my first Primitivo wines - and they bo…” by thefanjestic
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Villa Fanelli Primitivo ZetaPrimitivo di Manduria play review at cork'd
2005 Felline Primitivo Di ManduriaPrimitivo di Manduria play review at cork'd
2004 Savese Picchieri Primitivo TerrarossaPrimitivo di Manduria play review at cork'd

Gavi Wine Tasting - Episode #335

October 17, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes the 3 biggest Gavi’s out there today!

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  • “Robert E. Lee. (I know he wasn’t a President, but he should have been…” by BobbyTiger
  • “Hey GV,
    Second favorite President was probably Thomas Jefferson, who …” by GR8Wine
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Banfi Principessa GaviGavi play review at cork'd
Villa Rosa Gavi Di GaviLugana play review at cork'd
2005 La Scolca Gavi Di Gavi Black LabelGavi play review at cork'd

The Chianti Show - Episode #333

October 15, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk focuses on Chinati wines on this Monday.

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  • “I’m drinking the Selvapiana right now - and I must say - this might be…” by thefanjestic
  • “QOTD: Only WLTV so far.

    I found the Selvapiana Bucerchiale Chianti …” by MtnCharlie

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Ruffino Riserva Ducale TanChianti Classico play review at cork'd
2004 Antinori Peppoli Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico play review at cork'd
2003 Selvapiana Bucerchiale Chianti Classico RiservaChianti Classico play review at cork'd