The Neprica isn’t a bad wine for the price, but my only quibble with it is — what’s with the Cabernet? Is Cabernet native to Puglia, or do they just throw that in there because they don’t think we can handle a blend of two wild-ass Italian grapes without being frightened off?

QOD: definitely, love the Taurino Salice Salentino in addition to several different Primitivos. Wonderful stuff.

QOTD: Yes, agree. South of Italy brings some really good, value-driven wines (Primitivo, Negro Amaro). But this region also delivers tons of crappy stuff (you might remember the latest winescandal in Italy 2007?), so one has to be carefull..

Greetz from Germany
Micha

QOTD: No, but since at least this bottle is widely distributed I’ll be looking for it! I do like a great meatball, and I know what you’re talking about there.

I think I’ll like both versions of the show you’ll be doing these next few weeks- I’m always looking to learn more (today’s was informative!) and as always the more wines to look for/expand the palate the better so I’m looking forward to the massive shows as well!

QOTD: No, but since at least this bottle is widely distributed I’ll be looking for it! I do like a great meatball, and I know what you’re talking about there.

I think I’ll like both versions of the show you’ll be doing these next few weeks- I’m always looking to learn more (today’s was informative!) and as always the more wines to look for/expand the palate the better so I’m looking forward to the massive shows as well!

Congrats to the soon to be married couple.

QOTD No I have not had the heel that I know of.

I look forward to you mixing things up on the show.

I’m digging the new format ideas, definately looking forward to the long episodes.
QOTD: I had a Salice Salentino several times that was awesome but I dont have the name of the producer, I remember it being very rustic and juicy. Thanks for the show!

QOTD:Yes many:Primitivo, Negroamaro and blends of Montepulciano.

Crazy coincidence. I just bought a wine from the Puglia region just last thursday. 100% Negro Amaro, haven’t tried it yet. Great value at $17 Singapore dollars. Which should translate into about $7 USD.

QOTD: Yes. Casa Milani Rosso – Negro Amaro & Malvasia Nera bleng.

format ideas for this/next week sound great – when you do a whole bunch of wines – maybe you can throw a double blind in there? something like 10 red wine taste off (w/o pre-knowledge of price, grape, country, or region). might be fun to see you squirm a bit! whatever happens, thanks for the effort, it is much appreciated!

qotd – i;m not sure. i tasted a lot of wines from all over italy, but feel like i’ve done more from sicily…

No, I have not had the pleasure of visiting Italy yet,but it is on my bucket list.

QOTD: Nope

Hey Gary,
Like the new format.

Funny enough, I actually designed that Tormaresca label with my boss Jeffrey Caldewey.

I’m surprised you didn’t mention this was an Antinori wine. I worked with Albiera Antinori via email (one of the three daughters of Piero), very nice woman.
I haven’t tried the wine, but I have a bottle sitting in my studio. Maybe I’ll pop it open right now!

Try not to make the shows tooooo long next week. We’re all very busy, but don’t want to miss anything either!

Oh my gosh, that was so cute! Someone proposed via the Thunder Show, I love it.

QOTD: Heck yes, I sipped a Negroamaro in a beach house in Sant’Andrea. I also drank unnammed organic table reds made by the locals courtesy of my Italian “family” at the time. I have absolutely no clue what grapes were in it, but it was yummy.

Been away for a while but happy to be back

QOTD: Just recently, but I can’t remember the label name.

That was cool, I like your ideas for the future of the show. Can’t wait to watch you taste 13 wines from the same region!
QOTD: Yes: Solice, Irenico I can’t remember the exact blend, but I think it was from that region.

QOTD

-Virtuoso Primitivo Puglia 2004
-Allora Negroamaro 2007
-Voga Italia Quattro 2006, MERLOT (30 %), CABERNET SAUVIGNON (30 %), SHIRAZ (30 %), PINOT NOIR (10 %) unusual bottle!!
-Duca di Camastra Sicily Nero d’Avola 2007
-Il Bali Aglianico del Vulture 2004, AGLIANICO (100 %) (This grape varietal I find very interesting, I highly recommend people to seek some up).
– I also tasted one Shiraz + Viognier from Siciliy but I lost the notes but it was quite good. Hope to see more of those as well, besides the local grape varieties which are also very tasty.

To sum up, South Italy is a very good place to find good red wines w/ good value.

Awesome review! My roommate tasted it with me and he said it tasted like toilet water! lol To each his own I guess:

http://winestopper.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/tormaresca-neprica-2006/

@QOTD:

For sure: 2003 Càntele Salice Salentino Riserva (and liked it)

Love the wines from Italy! Stoked about the new format!

QOTD: Not yet. I’m relatively new, only been tasting around for about a year. I’ve went through the majority of the varieties of South African, Australian, and Spanish wines, so maybe I’ll make Italy my next stop on my personal wine world tour.

Did she accept?

QOTD: Not yet, but will do!

WOW – and I don’t mean World of Warcraft! Happy Engagement!

Interesting direction with short and longer episodes. I’m exited! Bring it on.

Oh, and bring BACK a cheese episode and couch fridays.

qotd: no, though maybe by accident in the past when I wasn’t this aware. Italy used to be just Italy. Tnx Gary!

QOTD: No