EP 617 Lambrusco sparkling wine- not just Riunite anymore

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a Lambrusco and talks about the sparkling wine that has a funny reputation from the enormous success of Riunite.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Venturini Baldini LambruscoReggiano

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Luca Bercelli

85/100

These one wine shows dont really work for me but they still get an 85 minimum ‘cos Gary is the host

Tags: Italian, Lambrusco, red, review, wine, wines

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  • rowland

    haha a new Veynerism “one of the biggest brands of all time … back then.”

  • rowland

    haha a new Veynerism “one of the biggest brands of all time … back then.”

  • That’s a real pretty drink! I’m sure they’re easier, but I’m not sure if I’m a fan of these shorter episodes.

    QOTD: No. Riunite yes.

  • That’s a real pretty drink! I’m sure they’re easier, but I’m not sure if I’m a fan of these shorter episodes.

    QOTD: No. Riunite yes.

  • Kazi

    QOTD: Yes. I may have been one of the four viewers that searched Wine Library for Lambrusco last year. I found two dry Lambruscos and enjoyed them both. The Medici Ermete Lambrusco Reggiano Secco Solo and the Tenuta Pederzana Lambrusco.

  • Kazi

    QOTD: Yes. I may have been one of the four viewers that searched Wine Library for Lambrusco last year. I found two dry Lambruscos and enjoyed them both. The Medici Ermete Lambrusco Reggiano Secco Solo and the Tenuta Pederzana Lambrusco.

  • J Crazy

    My good friend over here is from that part of Italy and he brought me a bottle back from his last trip there. I have to say I was completely underimpressed but I will promise to keep trying and trying until I’ve tried them all and still don’t think well of them…but I doubt that to happen.

  • J Crazy

    My good friend over here is from that part of Italy and he brought me a bottle back from his last trip there. I have to say I was completely underimpressed but I will promise to keep trying and trying until I’ve tried them all and still don’t think well of them…but I doubt that to happen.

  • Anonymous

    GARY!!!
    Ive missed you…(Ive been away…)
    What a fun beverage! I love bubbles!
    In fact, I wish there was a way to add bubbles to coffee!! LOLOL
    QOTD: NO…but I will
    and its YOU, that is seductive! 😉
    xo

  • GARY!!!
    Ive missed you…(Ive been away…)
    What a fun beverage! I love bubbles!
    In fact, I wish there was a way to add bubbles to coffee!! LOLOL
    QOTD: NO…but I will
    and its YOU, that is seductive! 😉
    xo

  • BWicked

    Thanks Gary,
    QOTD:no,
    but…
    Having memories of ~’82–waking up with purple-stained
    lips, dry mouth after a long night of Riunite
    and MTV (from the good days).

  • BWicked

    Thanks Gary,
    QOTD:no,
    but…
    Having memories of ~’82–waking up with purple-stained
    lips, dry mouth after a long night of Riunite
    and MTV (from the good days).

  • A dumb Rhine king

    Nice laid back intro. May I suggest a ‘Gary Vayn-er … chuck?’ intro 🙂

    QOTD: Nope, too young to even remember the commercials. That Venturini totally intrigues me though.

  • A dumb Rhine king

    Nice laid back intro. May I suggest a ‘Gary Vayn-er … chuck?’ intro 🙂

    QOTD: Nope, too young to even remember the commercials. That Venturini totally intrigues me though.

  • brent

    QOTD: YES, can’t remember the name though…
    I was one of those 4 ppl to search for Lambrusco last year!

  • Elron

    Don’t think I had a Lambrusco besides Ruinite’s. Growing up in “The Neck”, Carlo Rossi and Reunite is all we could afford. They were what they were. Good memories though.

    Good ep G! 😉

  • brent

    QOTD: YES, can’t remember the name though…
    I was one of those 4 ppl to search for Lambrusco last year!

  • Elron

    Don’t think I had a Lambrusco besides Ruinite’s. Growing up in “The Neck”, Carlo Rossi and Reunite is all we could afford. They were what they were. Good memories though.

    Good ep G! 😉

  • Robin C

    QOTD: No. and I would prefer not to get it for Valentine’s Day – along with candy, which I also would prefer not to get. Maybe I’m hard to buy for.

  • Robin C

    QOTD: No. and I would prefer not to get it for Valentine’s Day – along with candy, which I also would prefer not to get. Maybe I’m hard to buy for.

  • Harry

    Never had could be my selection for wine wednesday this week.

  • Harry

    Never had could be my selection for wine wednesday this week.

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: I’ve had the Riunite but never any other lambrusco.

  • David T

    QOTD: I’ve had the Riunite but never any other lambrusco.

  • Robert Howells

    I have only tried Reunite. The Lambrusco looks interesting.

  • Robert Howells

    I have only tried Reunite. The Lambrusco looks interesting.

  • Does Zonin count?

    Seriously though, ain’t nothing wrong with Lambrusco.

  • Does Zonin count?

    Seriously though, ain’t nothing wrong with Lambrusco.

  • Kirk (aka: slave2thevine)

    QOTD: I have had it at tastings…yet I’m not sure of the producer’s name off the top of my head. Maybe Collazi or something like that…FUN SHOW TODAY!

  • Kirk (aka: slave2thevine)

    QOTD: I have had it at tastings…yet I’m not sure of the producer’s name off the top of my head. Maybe Collazi or something like that…FUN SHOW TODAY!

  • Gio

    QOTD: Had a 2007 Lini Lambrusco Rosso “Labrusca” a few months ago. I recall the label because I had pre-conceived notions about what a Lambrusco was (e.g. Riunite) and was pleasantly surprised at how decent it was. Trying new things…

  • Gio

    QOTD: Had a 2007 Lini Lambrusco Rosso “Labrusca” a few months ago. I recall the label because I had pre-conceived notions about what a Lambrusco was (e.g. Riunite) and was pleasantly surprised at how decent it was. Trying new things…

  • Susan B

    I have had Lini Lambusca Rosso 2006.

  • Susan B

    I have had Lini Lambusca Rosso 2006.

  • rimarfish

    Great show. Educational….
    QOTD: Never had a Lambrusco. Sounds delish! I’ll try one in this month…

  • rimarfish

    Great show. Educational….
    QOTD: Never had a Lambrusco. Sounds delish! I’ll try one in this month…

  • pierazzo

    yessss i had, however i suppose it’s normal, being italian….. cheers to u all

  • yessss i had, however i suppose it’s normal, being italian….. cheers to u all

  • BobbyTiger

    Riunite was the way to go some 35-40 years ago, and I sure drank my share.
    As to whether or not I had other Lambruscos, I don’t recall.
    However, this sparkler may draw me in again; and yes, Valentines Day might be the time.
    PS. Nice zooming Mott.

  • BobbyTiger

    Riunite was the way to go some 35-40 years ago, and I sure drank my share.
    As to whether or not I had other Lambruscos, I don’t recall.
    However, this sparkler may draw me in again; and yes, Valentines Day might be the time.
    PS. Nice zooming Mott.

  • PACO

    Shows are sucking lately…

  • PACO

    Shows are sucking lately…

  • rebew

    Good show. I like when you have stuff I’ve never heard of before.

    Qotd: No.

  • rebew

    Good show. I like when you have stuff I’ve never heard of before.

    Qotd: No.

  • Herm

    Hi Gary, I’m not crazy about sparkling wine….I think the last Lambrusco was Reunite….If I can find something at my wine shop I might give a try

  • Herm

    Hi Gary, I’m not crazy about sparkling wine….I think the last Lambrusco was Reunite….If I can find something at my wine shop I might give a try

  • I have not had a Lambrusco but great tip on the Valentines Day idea. I think the sweety with love it. Thanks.

  • I have not had a Lambrusco but great tip on the Valentines Day idea. I think the sweety with love it. Thanks.

  • Anonymous

    QOTD: Yes, I think the producer was Lini? I probably was 1 of the 4 searches done on WL for Lambrusco in the last year.

  • WineWoman

    QOTD: Yes, I think the producer was Lini? I probably was 1 of the 4 searches done on WL for Lambrusco in the last year.

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