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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
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In the glass
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.More wines for dessert →
- Grana Padano aged 24 months The sweet-salt contrast between wine and crystalline aged cheese is a classic Veneto tradition.More wines for aged hard cheese →
- Fresh nectarine or white peach Simple fresh stone fruit amplifies the apricot register in this sweet Garganega without competing.More wines for dessert →
How to serve Roberto Anselmi I Capitelli
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1982First 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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