Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh aciditySweetLong finish

Aroma: dried apricot, honey, almond paste, orange blossom, caramelised peach, vanilla

Palate: apricot jam, honey, almond, orange peel, vanilla cream, mineral acidity

I Capitelli is Anselmi's late-harvest sweet Garganega, made from overripe and botrytised bunches from the Capitel Croce and Capitel Foscarino hills; rich, honeyed and apricot-dominated but lifted by the grape's natural acidity that keeps it from cloying.

What it pairs with

  • Torta di mandorle (almond tart)
    The wine's almond-honey character echoes the marzipan richness of an Italian almond tart.
  • Grana Padano aged 24 months
    The sweet-salt contrast between wine and crystalline aged cheese is a classic Veneto tradition.
  • Fresh nectarine or white peach
    Simple fresh stone fruit amplifies the apricot register in this sweet Garganega without competing.

How to serve Roberto Anselmi I Capitelli

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Torta di mandorle (almond tart), Grana Padano aged 24 months, Fresh nectarine or white peach. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

I Capitelli was Anselmi's answer to the ancient Recioto di Soave tradition of sweet Garganega wine; made from late-harvested, botrytised grapes from the Capitel hills, it represents the sweet side of Garganega's complexity. The wine's name (the capitals) refers to the multiple Capitel vineyard plots it draws from.

  1. 1982: First I Capitelli late-harvest Garganega Veneto IGT release

Facts

Producer
Roberto Anselmi · visiting guide
Grapes
Garganega (100%)
Classification
Veneto IGT
Oak
Fermented and aged 18 months in French oak barriques
ABV
13.5%
Price
€50-80 at retail (500ml)
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
1982

Frequently asked about Roberto Anselmi I Capitelli

What does Roberto Anselmi I Capitelli taste like?

On the nose, dried apricot, honey, almond paste, orange blossom, caramelised peach. On the palate, apricot jam, honey, almond, orange peel, vanilla cream. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. I Capitelli is Anselmi's late-harvest sweet Garganega, made from overripe and botrytised bunches from the Capitel Croce and Capitel Foscarino hills; rich, honeyed and apricot-dominated but lifted by the grape's natural acidity that keeps it from cloying.

When should I drink Roberto Anselmi I Capitelli?

Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Roberto Anselmi I Capitelli?

Torta di mandorle (almond tart) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grana Padano aged 24 months and Fresh nectarine or white peach. The wine's almond-honey character echoes the marzipan richness of an Italian almond tart.

What grapes are in Roberto Anselmi I Capitelli?

The blend is Garganega (100%). The wine is classified as Veneto IGT.

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