Archive for the ‘italy’ Category

Alto Adige Wine Tasting – Episode #764

November 10, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tackles another unheralded region in Italy.

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  • “I am still just a newbie, but a new shop just opened up down the stree…” by PJ
  • “Another very interesting episode. Thanks for continuing to try to int…” by JayZee
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2008 Tramin Pinot BiancoAlto Adige play review at cork'd
2008 Terlano Pinot BiancoAlto Adige play review at cork'd

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Falanghina Tasting – Episode #763

November 9, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes two Falanghinas, a highly underrated white wine from Southern Italy.

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  • “gonna be looking for both the Falanghina and the Alto Adige now…

    …” by PJ

  • “Hey GV! Welcome back! Sorry about your Jets (had to say that a LOT l…” by JayZee
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Wartalia FalanghinaTaburno play review at cork'd
2008 Mustilli FalanghinaTaburno play review at cork'd

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Gavi Wine Reviews – Episode #713

August 3, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 Gavi’s and gives his thoughts on the Cortese grape and the Piedmonte region.

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  • “QOTD: Soft-core porn…” by doug lynch
  • “Gary – Golden raspberries exist! They’re similar to golden beets – th…” by ulu ulu ulu ulu
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 La Scolca Gavi Di Gavi White LabelGavi play review at cork'd
2007 Villa Sparina Gavi Di GaviGavi play review at cork'd
2008 Broglia Gavi

play review at cork'd

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A Wine From Puglia Made With Negroamaro – Episode #610

January 19, 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes a value play on the thunder show and talks about the direction of the show!

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  • “Found this episode while looking for info on Puglian wines.
    Our favo…” by Deborah
  • “Sounds worth a try. I’ll check out next wine tasting we have at SLW….” by server racks
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Tormaresca NepricaCastel del Monte play review at cork'd

Lets Discover More Of Italy. Gattinara And Ciro – Episode #483

June 11, 2008

I mix two show concepts together and give you the Gattinara and Ciro Thunder show.

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  • “Happy birthday, Mott! Nice to see you get some camera time and sit do…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “I had a ‘95 or ‘97 Travaglini back in 2003, and it was quite possibly …” by RT
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Librandi Ciro Duca San FeliceCiro play review at cork'd
2003 Travaglini GattinaraGattinara play review at cork'd
2003 Antoniolo Gattinara Osso San GratoGattinara play review at cork'd

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A Piedmont White Wine Tasting. Gavi – Episode #478

June 4, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk gets to explore the wonderful world of Gavi wines, lets see if these wines can bring some thunder.

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  • “Wow, I’m glad I randomly stumbled upon this episode. In my short-lived…” by Megan
  • “Good show. I need to check out more whites from Italy other than Pros…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Villa Sparina Gavi Di GaviGavi play review at cork'd
2006 Martinetti Gavi Di GaviGavi play review at cork'd
2006 La Scolca Gavi Di Gavi Black LabelGavi play review at cork'd

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Super Tuscan Wine Tasting – Episode #474

May 29, 2008

Super Tuscan wines are so sought after and today Gary tries 3 different versions of these Italian renegades!

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  • “Nice episode. Enjoyed it.
    QOTD: Had a 2004 BdM Castello di Romitori…” by looper
  • “Great episode. I just read about Super Tuscans in my wine book and he…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Terrabianca CampaccioSuper Tuscan play review at cork'd
2001 Cabreo Toscana Il BorgoSuper Tuscan play review at cork'd
2004 Argiano SolengoSuper Tuscan play review at cork'd

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Tocai Friulano On This Laid Back Friday – Episode #471

May 23, 2008

A wine that is very overlooked and is drank hard core in Friuli the Tocai Friulano. Starting in 2007 the Tocai part of the name has to be dropped.

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  • “QOTD: Never had one but Im planning on buying one and paring it with …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “QOTD: Never had a Tocai, but will def. look for one. Love the Pepto on…” by MattUD
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Bragato Tocai FriulanoColli Orientali del Friuli play review at cork'd

Barbera Wine Tasting. An Underrated Wine From Italy – Episode #468

May 19, 2008

Barbera needs to get more attention from Wine Drinkers, today Gary explores 3 to see what’s up

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  • “Sorry about the 1 for 3. I know how pumped you get to tell us about w…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
  • “The is a really tough QOTD… I don’t know if it is my favorite, but o…” by MattUD
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Icardi Barbera D’asti TabarinBarbera d’Asti play review at cork'd
2006 Seghesio BarberaBarbera d’Alba play review at cork'd
2004 Cascina Roera Barbera D’astiBarbera d’Alba play review at cork'd

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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  • “My question: what bottle of wine would you advise me to buy for the ni…” by TommyB
  • “QOTD: Id want to know what kind of music and authors you like. Maybe…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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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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