QOTD: That would be a head to head between a 1997 Luce and a 1999 Ornellaia. Both of them were too young when I had them, so I can’t pick one for sure. Nothing new, I know, but these are very good wines…

1997 – Tegolaia from Travignoli. Fantastic wine. I’m sure there are many I would like more but I haven’t had them…. yet.

QOTD: A great Chianti Riserva/Classico.

QOTD: Oh, and a great Amarone. Jeez, how could I forget?

QOTD: Aglianico in the winter and Primitivo for the summer!

Barolos are my favorite Italian though I really like so many. The prices have not been that competitive with Spain and Portugal or even many US wines but hopefully, pricing will level out.

Love SuperTuscans. Very enjoyable to the palate. We had one with grilled pork tenderloin – though maybe a Zin would have been more of a match. smile.

Good show, always entertaining. Come to NC!

QOTD: I’m still seeking a good match to my taste buds — Italy has not delivered one I’ve found yet. hmm. Need more research! smile.

White Bordeaux is my interest – can you do another round on them? please?

Dude, great show. LOVE shows that have a little more educational piece as you started out with today. QOTD: Fonterutoli chianti classico

qotd: negro amaro. southern italy is the new southern france. for me anyways.

but don’ tell anyone. i want the prices to stay where they are.

QOTD: Lungarotti’s Torgiano Rubesco

QOTD – Favorite Italian wine is Barolo, based on only a few times drinking it. Also enjoy the Sangiovese Italian wines.

Gary – saw where you weren’t really impressed with the Solengo. Ever think that storage/transport may have affected that particular bottle and maybe pull another one to be sure of your diagnosis?

btw, new to watching the show and notice you don’t take a sip of water or munch on a water/bland cracker between each “whirl”. Doesn’t the previous wine affect your tastebuds for the next wine?

Gary, thanks for the show! I really have been a fan of all the Italian wines that I have had so far, and look forward to more in the near future. As a matter of fact, I have a Barbaresco that is waiting for me at home right now.

By the way, I like the “we’re drinking bad wine so you don’t have to.”

QOTD: Haven’t tried any that blew my socks off yet, but did have a great food pairing with a Primitivo once….

I’m with the other viewers in my enthusiasm for Italian wines. I do think however teh Brunello scandal will damage their reputation, particualarly and obviously, the Tuscans. Perhaps tho this will lead to a loosening up of the DOC regs and prod further “creativity” among that region’s winemakers.
The greatest Italina wine I have ever tasted wasthe smidgen of the 2004 Sassacaia I sampled at an upper west side wine store.So subtly perfumed, so genlte yet with real, I mean sincere, fruit. All the tasters were stunned by this wine’s art and beauty. I swear I felt a tear come to my eye. Even more tears came to my eyes when I saw the price: $210! Well there’s a wine I’d never have again.
Fortunately the good people at Wine Library had it on offer a while later for forty or fifty bucks less. The wine is resting and I look forward to drinking it when it’s ready. I guess in about five years if I can wati that long.
On the Tuscan tip, my favoatie chianti was a Nozzole from the local liquor store. I don’t know the vintage but it was only $20. Since that time, I’ve had nothing but bad luck with chianti.

I’ve not had any super Tuscans, although I’ve been tempted a few times.

QOTD – Amarone, no contest. However since I don’t normally spend the sort of cash a good Amarone requires then next level down I love Vino Nobile and Sicilian Nero d’Avolas. Italy has so much to offer for the adventurous wine buyer that I don’t know when I’ll tire of trying it’s selections.

Favourite Italian wine at the moment is the Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni.

Fantastic grape Im just discovering.

QOTD: I can’t say that I’ve had a Super Tuscan, and I don’t know how to say it in French here in Brussels. I found a fantastic value in a Chianti called Poggerino. Not the greatest Italian wine I’ve ever had, but one that I could afford…8 Euros in 2003.

best episode in a while… super informative

QOTD: Massolino Barolo

I do like a lot of italian wines, red and white. My first “serious” wine buy ever was a 1993 Col D’Orcia Olmaia, which I bought in Amsterdam to get rid of my remaining euro cash before flying back to Canada. It was amazing.

I think the best I had was a Gaja Sperss 1997, with steak tournedos at l’oree du bois in Chelsea, Quebec.

I like a lot of the cheap reds, they have more character by far than Aussie grape juice.

Dave.

Nice! Super informative!

qotd – my favorite right now is the Ratti Marcenesco Barolo. Unbelievable!

Nero d’avola wines have been tart and earthy making them a current favorite.

mmmmmm I am Italian so i should have an answer for you. I love a good Berbera but i havent found anything good here in PA… every wine i had in Italy especially the barbera were really good…

By far the best Italian wine I’ve had was the 2003 Cantine Martinelli Sagrantino di Montefalco from the Sagrantino show.
Notes:
Cork smelled like Worcestershire Sauce.

Opaque black/satin-purple in the glass, this wine has an earthy nose reminiscent of huitlacoche and dirt. A slight floral tone, with hints of diaper and savory meat. In the mouth it is med/full bodied, with rich fruit (slightly off-dry to my palate) and a firm tannic structure. Some earthy blueberries on the midpalate. A little more acidity would have improved the balance. Delicious finish. Not as ripping in the tannin-verse as I expected.