Wine Notes: Valentine’s romance

WINES FOR A ROMANTIC VALENTINE’S EVENING

BY CASSIE M @WINEPOSTER

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I’m sure many of you will already have in mind some romantic gift ideas. However, have you thought about what wine to drink for the evening? I’m here to help you choose wine that both tastes good and looks attractive – and add some spice to your special evening.

First of all… Love You Bunches from Stolpman Vineyards. I mean, look at the handwritten font and text. How cute is that? The answer is, loads. From Santa Barbara in the United States, this carbonic fermented Sangiovese is surprisingly pleasant, with a light body featuring ripe red berries, watermelon and high acids. Super juicy.

Some say French is the most romantic language, so for a third option try this Love by Léoube (Château Léoube). It is a classically pale, salmon-coloured Provence rosé – fresh, dry, crisp and elegant. The nose and palate confirm strawberry, raspberry, pink grapefruit and rose petals. Un pur amour…

Our second wine is Petalo-Il Vino Dell’Amore (Bottega). A sparkling rosé, it is a little bit on the sweet side, displaying aromas such as apricots, sweet peaches and lychee. The stunning bottle has a large pink rose on the label – truly romantic.

If you prefer a full-bodied wine, check out this fourth choice, Il Mio Amore Amarone (Cantina Valpolicella). It is a classic-style Amarone with dark berries, figs, coffee and chocolate notes and some nice leather touches. Its lovely label means you can taste true love in a bottle. If your partner isn’t romantically impressed after this, they might have a heart of stone.

So, to sum up… if your Valentine’s date doesn’t go as planned, at least the wine was good.

Vinoteca Barolo Urb. Doña Lola, C.C. Local 23, Calahonda (Mijas Costa) info@vinotecabarolo.com www.vinotecabarolo.com