2020 Amarone della Valpolicella ‘La Colombaia’ Piquepoul -James Halliday - Wine Companion

-James Halliday - Wine Companion

This wine knows the only way is that of sustainability

It also makes a good companion for sushi and pastas with seafood sauces

The vineyard’s warm daytime temperatures and stony free-draining soils helped the grapes to ripen in a difficult season

The Portuguese cousin to the ever-popular Albarino

2020 Amarone della Valpolicella ‘La Colombaia’ Piquepoul -James Halliday - Wine CompanionTasting Notes A richly flavoured and approachable Amarone with layers of ripe plum and cherry fruit, mocha and spice. Nose Ripe, warm and generous on the nose with abundant plum and cherry aromas, roasted coffee beans and hints of dried fruits. Palate Full bodied and richly flavoured with rich berry and plum fruit, supple tannins and a spicy finish, with the characteristic dry bite of good Amarone. A balanced and very approachable style. Producer The