2011 I Capitelli IGT, Anselmi, 375ml

Decadent yet ethereal, I Capitelli is one of those rare dessert wines that feels almost weightless in its richness. Layers of apricot, candied orange peel, acacia honey and saffron rise from the glass, followed by a palate that glows with golden fruit, caramelised citrus and delicate spice. The sweetness is beautifully offset by a pulse of acidity that keeps everything dancing, ike sunlight flickering on Venetian water. Lush, complex, and profoundly elegant, it’s the kind of wine that stops a conversation mid-sentence.

For when: The evening deserves a grand finale.
Pairs with: Crème brûlée, Gorgonzola dolce, or nothing at all.
If this wine were: An aria at La Scala, it would be soaring, emotive, and unforgettable.

From his hillside vineyards in the heart of Soave Classico, Roberto Anselmi has long challenged convention, crafting wines that transcend the DOC’s boundaries in pursuit of purity and precision. I Capitelli is his masterpiece, made entirely from late-harvested Garganega grapes left to dry on mats until they reach perfect concentration. Fermented slowly in oak barrels and aged for over a year, the 2011 vintage captures the warmth of the season while preserving remarkable freshness. The result is a Venetian treasure: opulent yet poised, a golden thread connecting tradition, artistry, and the singular beauty of Anselmi’s volcanic hillsides.