Anselmi Chapter Croce Veneto Bianco

Capitel Croce is Roberto Anselmi's answer to the question of what can be made from Garganega that is more than Soave: a structured, aromatically complex white wine that is unparalleled in the Veneto.

In the 1980s, Roberto Anselmi deliberately broke with the Soave DOC regulations to work without compromise—hand-harvesting, yield reduction, and aging in barriques. Capitel Croce, named after the "Capitel Croce" vineyard near Monteforte d'Alpone, is his most famous wine and demonstrates what Garganega is capable of when carefully cultivated in the cellar.

In the glass: bright golden yellow with green reflections. On the nose, grapefruit, ripe apple, and elderflower, along with a delicate hint of white peach and acacia blossom. Aging in small oak barrels imparts a creamy texture without overpowering the fruit. The finish is medium-long, fresh and mineral with a slightly salty note.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Dishes: Risotto ai funghi, grilled sea bass, linguine alle vongole or mild goat cheese
• Drinking window: now until 2027