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EP 269 Aglianico Time with your Pal Gary Vaynerchuk

Aglianico wines are under the radar and very interesting, Gary says “It’s time we change that” so here we go!

Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Tenuta Le Querce Aglianico Il ViolaAglianico del Vulture
2004 Coviv Aglianico Del VultureAglianico del Vulture
2003 Macarico Aglianico Del VultureAglianico del Vulture

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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A dumb Rhein king

Congrats Tim! Go Twinkies!

I have not had an agliaglioxenfree. “Il” is said like “eel” in Italian btw. Not that I expect everyone to pronounce foreign words correctly, but if I can spread some knowledge then I'm going for it.

QOTD: I had a St. Croix from Winehaven. It was pretty good. Not too acidic and not too inky. It was a little thin but I think they did a great job with a difficult grape.

Tags: Aglianico, italy, red wines, review, wine, wines

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  • Corrado

    Love the Aglianico!!!

  • Corrado

    Love the Aglianico!!!

  • KenP

    Top five!

  • Karl Laczko

    Aglianico – non comprendez, Ich weiss nicht, je ne sais pas.

  • jaye

    Way to go TimF — congratulations!

  • Karl Laczko

    Aglianico – non comprendez, Ich weiss nicht, je ne sais pas.

  • jaye

    Way to go TimF — congratulations!

  • Well New Jersey will be hosting the Simpsons movie premier if my vote had anything to do with.

  • Well New Jersey will be hosting the Simpsons movie premier if my vote had anything to do with.

  • FredinNYC

    Not only am I among the 89% who never had Aglianico, but I never even heard of it! Thanks for telling us about it, Gary

  • FredinNYC

    Not only am I among the 89% who never had Aglianico, but I never even heard of it! Thanks for telling us about it, Gary

  • CNW

    its a miracle! i actually made it to the top 10! 🙂

  • CNW

    its a miracle! i actually made it to the top 10! 🙂

  • BiggRigg

    Top 10!!!

  • mbannon

    Ah, a varietal I have very little experience with. Looking forward to watching this one…

  • BiggRigg

    Top 10!!!

  • mbannon

    Ah, a varietal I have very little experience with. Looking forward to watching this one…

  • Top ten is fun.

  • Top ten is fun.

  • craig

    ahhhhh. put my vote in for NJ. well, also because I live closer to it than GV does (I actually LIVE in NJ)

  • craig

    ahhhhh. put my vote in for NJ. well, also because I live closer to it than GV does (I actually LIVE in NJ)

  • Brooklyn Paul

    Congrats TimF!

    QOTD: I’ll be drinking… a lot! But seriously, I’ll be out in Long Island Wine Country and will mostly be drinking some Shinn First Fruit (SB and Semillon), Corey Creek Cab Franc or maybe even a Raphael Merlot.

  • KAHUNA

    Little Gary in Cuffs will vote for that-

    Congrats TimF – Nice job

  • Brooklyn Paul

    Congrats TimF!

    QOTD: I’ll be drinking… a lot! But seriously, I’ll be out in Long Island Wine Country and will mostly be drinking some Shinn First Fruit (SB and Semillon), Corey Creek Cab Franc or maybe even a Raphael Merlot.

  • KAHUNA

    Little Gary in Cuffs will vote for that-

    Congrats TimF – Nice job

  • waibeans

    congratulllaations timF!

    you da man now dog.

    QOD tomorrow i’ll be huffin down to ATL to visit the inlaws for the loong weekdn. Gonna visit Chat Elan, so if anything that’s probably what i’m gonna be drinkin 🙂

  • waibeans

    congratulllaations timF!

    you da man now dog.

    QOD tomorrow i’ll be huffin down to ATL to visit the inlaws for the loong weekdn. Gonna visit Chat Elan, so if anything that’s probably what i’m gonna be drinkin 🙂

  • Robin

    QOTD: We’re drinking whatever our friends are in the mood for. We have some Easter Island buddies coming over – we’ll see how the wine world is turning over there.

  • Robin

    QOTD: We’re drinking whatever our friends are in the mood for. We have some Easter Island buddies coming over – we’ll see how the wine world is turning over there.

  • I hope I am inspired to an American wine for the fourth, but I am not so sure. We’ll see what I feel like decanting when I wake up tomorrow morning.

    Happy holiday, all. America is important. Without it, all the things we enjoy would lose meaning.

    Never take it for granted.

  • I hope I am inspired to an American wine for the fourth, but I am not so sure. We’ll see what I feel like decanting when I wake up tomorrow morning.

    Happy holiday, all. America is important. Without it, all the things we enjoy would lose meaning.

    Never take it for granted.

  • Orion Slayer

    Congratulations TimF! Have a great time with Gary.

    Wow, just when you thought you’d heard of every grape and wine possible, you learn you haven’t scratched the surface. Thanks Gary for continuing to introduce new and exciting wines.

    QOTD: I’m going to an outdoor wedding in Coloma, CA where it is expected to get to 103. I’ll be drinking a dry Riesling, Clean State!

    Aglianico (ah-LYAH-nee-koe) is a red wine grape grown in the Campania and Basilicata regions of Italy. The grape is believed to have originated in Greece, introduced to Italy by the Phoenicians around the same time as the Gaglioppo vine.

    Wines produced from Aglianico tend to be full bodied with firm tannins and high acidity making this a wine that has aging potential. The rich flavors in Aglianico make it conducive for matching with rich meats such as lamb.

    (More at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aglianico)

  • aktormedic

    Love Aglianico!! I have 6 bottles of the Il Viola, and there is definately some bottle variation. I think they need at least 5 more years to shine. I also applaud your call for wines to taste like where they came from!! Hooray for obscure varietals!

  • Orion Slayer

    Congratulations TimF! Have a great time with Gary.

    Wow, just when you thought you’d heard of every grape and wine possible, you learn you haven’t scratched the surface. Thanks Gary for continuing to introduce new and exciting wines.

    QOTD: I’m going to an outdoor wedding in Coloma, CA where it is expected to get to 103. I’ll be drinking a dry Riesling, Clean State!

    Aglianico (ah-LYAH-nee-koe) is a red wine grape grown in the Campania and Basilicata regions of Italy. The grape is believed to have originated in Greece, introduced to Italy by the Phoenicians around the same time as the Gaglioppo vine.

    Wines produced from Aglianico tend to be full bodied with firm tannins and high acidity making this a wine that has aging potential. The rich flavors in Aglianico make it conducive for matching with rich meats such as lamb.

    (More at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aglianico)

  • aktormedic

    Love Aglianico!! I have 6 bottles of the Il Viola, and there is definately some bottle variation. I think they need at least 5 more years to shine. I also applaud your call for wines to taste like where they came from!! Hooray for obscure varietals!

  • E

    Aww … (sniff) first wine I ever picked up there was the ’01 Tenuta le Querce. I might even have one left. Dirty ten-four percent, represent!

    QOD: something American, I imagine. If there were more like the one I had this weekend, I’d drink it a lot more often. Maybe I have some California cab franc lying around, that might be fun.

  • E

    Aww … (sniff) first wine I ever picked up there was the ’01 Tenuta le Querce. I might even have one left. Dirty ten-four percent, represent!

    QOD: something American, I imagine. If there were more like the one I had this weekend, I’d drink it a lot more often. Maybe I have some California cab franc lying around, that might be fun.

  • RandyB

    Great ep. Great topic. I tried aglianico earlier this year and did not care for the bottle I had. I’ll give Coviv a try.

    QOTD: Gots to drink American baby. Going with a 2000 BV GDL. I’ll let you all know how it tasted in the What are you drinking? forum. Happy 4th!!!

    Ciao

  • RandyB

    Great ep. Great topic. I tried aglianico earlier this year and did not care for the bottle I had. I’ll give Coviv a try.

    QOTD: Gots to drink American baby. Going with a 2000 BV GDL. I’ll let you all know how it tasted in the What are you drinking? forum. Happy 4th!!!

    Ciao

  • John Blue Label

    GV,
    My wine education continues, thanks. Will have to add this to the list of things to try.
    QOTD: Having Hofmann’s Coneys on the grill, with a nice American Red Zin. Red wine, white dogs, just have to find something blue to go with it!

    JW

  • John Blue Label

    GV,
    My wine education continues, thanks. Will have to add this to the list of things to try.
    QOTD: Having Hofmann’s Coneys on the grill, with a nice American Red Zin. Red wine, white dogs, just have to find something blue to go with it!

    JW

  • Neil

    QOTD: Haywood Zin

  • Neil

    QOTD: Haywood Zin

  • Stevie-B

    Gary
    Happy fourth. Saw Transformers last night…Sweet. Looking forward to The Simpsons movie. Did an Italian tasting last week HUGE turnout! Tried a nice Negroamaro.
    Nice behind the vlog.

  • Stevie-B

    Gary
    Happy fourth. Saw Transformers last night…Sweet. Looking forward to The Simpsons movie. Did an Italian tasting last week HUGE turnout! Tried a nice Negroamaro.
    Nice behind the vlog.

  • manpod

    Were you referring to Frankie “Sweet Music” Viola?

  • sonicgg

    Aglianico is my go-to pizza wine. I’ve found it to be consistently underpriced for the value which means even in the less-than-ten range you can find really good juice.
    Eric Asimov of the NY Times also mentioned agli’ and ‘za recently:

    http://thepour.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/07/02/una-pizza-napoletana/

    Already July 4 here and not a holiday so maybe just a glass of Hugel Gewurtz after work…

  • manpod

    Were you referring to Frankie “Sweet Music” Viola?

  • sonicgg

    Aglianico is my go-to pizza wine. I’ve found it to be consistently underpriced for the value which means even in the less-than-ten range you can find really good juice.
    Eric Asimov of the NY Times also mentioned agli’ and ‘za recently:

    http://thepour.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/07/02/una-pizza-napoletana/

    Already July 4 here and not a holiday so maybe just a glass of Hugel Gewurtz after work…

  • QOTD – After Pinot Days this weekend, I’m making sangria from 18 half-full bottles of Pinot Nior. Take that Sideways!

    Congrats Tim! Cheers and happy 4th!

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