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Roberto Anselmi is the pioneering force behind what is widely regarded as one of Italy’s leading white wine producers. After taking over management of his family’s sizeable winery in the Veneto’s Soave district over two decades ago, Anselmi felt an emotional as well as professional commitment to tapping the unrealized potential of the wine he grew up with. For Anselmi, this meant parting ways with many of the traditional viticultural and winemaking practices that have historically defined the Soave district. He transformed his once-large family winery into a limited-production boutique producer, re-examining every detail in the winemaking process. Radical changes implemented include the purchase of hilltop vineyard plots, conversion from customary pergola training to densely-planted horizontal spurred cordons (resulting in major yield reduction), scrupulous clonal selection, minimal irrigation and the judicious use of oak in the vinification process.

In order to have unmitigated authority over his winemaking practices, Anselmi chooses to label his wines as Veneto IGT rather than working within the boundaries of the Soave DOC. A direct result of his uncompromising dedication to superior quality, Anselmi’s highly sought-after wines are an established benchmark against which many Italian white wines are judged today.

Production Area
Ten acres of low-yield, densely-planted vines atop Zoppega hill near the Croce shrine in the Monteforte area. The vines are planted on south facing slopes in limestone soil with grass undergrowth and are trained using a horizontal spurred cordon technique.

Grape Varieties
100% Garganega

Vinification
Immediately following harvest, grapes are de-stemmed and undergo cold maceration followed by a soft pneumatic pressing. Fermentation takes place in French Allier barriques, where the wine is then left to mature sur lie for eight months with regular battonage. Once bottled, Capitel Croce rests in the cellar for nine months before release.

Color
Brilliant gold with a light amber tint

Bouquet
Fresh, fruit forward aroma guided by hints of peach, apple, cream and spring flowers

Taste
Dry, complex and persistent, with rich, creamy fruit flavors consistent with the bouquet; the use of oak adds a subtle and agreeable spiciness to the wine

Alcohol
13%

Serving Suggestions
Outstanding on its own or paired with savory dishes such as veal, pork, and pâté. Also a delicious match with goat cheese and spicy fare.