Yeah, How about a mountian fruit episode?

Better yet, how about comparing a napa valley cab with its mountain fruit brother?

QOD Bolognese with almost any red, the best!

QOTD: Otto pizza,bruschetta, carne e frommagio with vintage Bellavista Franciacorta. If that ain’t festive I don’t know what is. Big episode G-Man, I echo the shout out for the Rosenthal portfolio its a monster for geeks.

Love Barolo!!! Great job again…What do you think of the 2001 Damilano for a “cheap” Barolo ($30-35). Again thanks. I’m hooked and spreading the word.

Love Barolo!!! Great job again…What do you think of the 2001 Damilano for a “cheap” Barolo ($30-35). Again thanks. I’m hooked and spreading the word.

QOTD – my favorite Italian food has to be pizza, because it’s so simple yet so yummy. But I really love all Italina food. With pizza I would drink either a Chianti or a Prosecco. Or whatever comes to mind for the moment. Great episode, funny that Erik forgot to turn the mic on.

Well, third reply now in a year. Not for free stuff, but because GV asked.

Great episode. Loved the Joe Cortez reference, and the “your not in college anymore, deal with it”. Nice….

Oh, and I learned something.

Well, third reply now in a year. Not for free stuff, but because GV asked.

Great episode. Loved the Joe Cortez reference, and the “your not in college anymore, deal with it”. Nice….

Oh, and I learned something.

great show today (as usual…)
enjoy any pasta with pomodoro sauce and
really like seafood with arriabata sauce
thanks for pre recording shows, you are committed!

My boyfriend showed me your website and I find it very intriguing! Your wine explanations are fantastic and I find watching this web program educational and entertaining. Keep up the good work!

Gary – homerun! Love Piedmontese wines, esp. Barolo and Barbaresco. These wines to me are like the red Burgundies of Italy. I haven’t tried any of my 2000 yet, but I’m HUGELY concerned since I also bought a few ’97s that were also from a ripe, hot vintage, and have also found them atypical – rounder, riper flavors, and actually less aromatic than ’96, ’90, and ’89. I’m actually looking to stock up on more ’96s, ’99s, and esp. ’01s where I can find them. Now that I know Suckling prefers that riper style, I tend to ignore his Italian ratings and look more toward Galloni and Tanzer.

QOTD: Toss up between Osso Buco or Double Cut Veal Chop stuffed with Gorgonzola and Spinach. That with a 10+ yr old bottle of Barolo from a more classic vintage, and you’re in heaven. (BTW – probably most of you from Jersey know of AC’s Chef Vola – they do a killer Veal Milanese that pairs great with a classic Barbaresco).

Gary – homerun! Love Piedmontese wines, esp. Barolo and Barbaresco. These wines to me are like the red Burgundies of Italy. I haven’t tried any of my 2000 yet, but I’m HUGELY concerned since I also bought a few ’97s that were also from a ripe, hot vintage, and have also found them atypical – rounder, riper flavors, and actually less aromatic than ’96, ’90, and ’89. I’m actually looking to stock up on more ’96s, ’99s, and esp. ’01s where I can find them. Now that I know Suckling prefers that riper style, I tend to ignore his Italian ratings and look more toward Galloni and Tanzer.

QOTD: Toss up between Osso Buco or Double Cut Veal Chop stuffed with Gorgonzola and Spinach. That with a 10+ yr old bottle of Barolo from a more classic vintage, and you’re in heaven. (BTW – probably most of you from Jersey know of AC’s Chef Vola – they do a killer Veal Milanese that pairs great with a classic Barbaresco).

loved the episode. You’re unbelievable 😉

UCD chicks love ya

Great episode. Thanks for the shoutout to all the younger drinkers. I am a young wine lover(sippin on the red stuff while friends do keg stands). Keep up the great work Gary.

Qotd – Spaghetti and meat sauce with Chianti Classico(Brolio makes a good Chianti

QOTD; a nice homemade Pasta w/tomato sauce or Pizza with a Valpolicella or Chianti Classico… 🙂 Good episode, Barolo rocks! Enjoy your time off.

Keg Stand… Whats that??? (I must be getting old)

Gary, You rock!

Because of you sponsoring diggnation, I have been turned onto wines. Even though I am too young to drink them.

Keep up the good work!

Hey Gary, do you have any resources you can post to help with best vintages when buying?

Love the big Barolos. Favourite Italian meal is anything — but with a Paolo Scavino Barolo.

qotd – mushroom risotto with barolo or a barbera

Nice episode.

My $0.06 worth. You showed us the classy Piedmont wines. I’ve great satisfaction with the Chianti Classico’s and the sangiovese. Now when the wallet let’s me…. Barolo is just over the horizon.

QOTD: I know I don’t have a favorite italian dish, but I do gravitate to more of the hearty and traditional dishes. All enjoyed with the chianti or sangiovese.

Pizza. I think we all get pizza once in a while. I hope I haven’t missed an earlier episode where you sample some wines that would go well with pizza… If not, how about an episode focused on pizza and wine happiness?

Mike

I heard the Italians still use blood as a clarifying agent, for you old world fans, I guess.
OC

Great to see the Barolos. Except for the 2000s, they have always been good to me.
QOTD: Home-made cannelloni, made with fresh pasta, with a nice Barbaresco.

Great to see the Barolos. Except for the 2000s, they have always been good to me.
QOTD: Home-made cannelloni, made with fresh pasta, with a nice Barbaresco.

QOTD: Vitello Milanese; risotto with peas, prosciutto, and reggiano parmesan; fresh basil, Jersey tomatoes, with peppered virgin olive oil (with a whisper of rosemary)as insalada; and for dessert, uno polpetto con marinara ragu! (Would have had gelato, but I’m a diabetic.)

QOTD: Gorgonzola Risotto with a fine Gruner.