Anselmi is one of the great names of Italian wine and for many of us, the leading producer of Soave (once upon a time). But note this – this is not that big average wine we all sloshed when backpacking through Italy as students. This is serious stuff – high quality wines which have helped to resurrect the reputation of the region (yes, you can still find those bog average wines if you are planning on backpacking there any time soon, but they will not have Anselmi on the label). Soave is made with the Garganega variety. All that said, Roberto Anselmi was dissatisfied with the progress being made with Soave by others from the region, so he dumped the name from the label and now works to raise the profile of the larger Veneto region. And he is doing just that. He was the first winemaker in Italy to use French oak for the fermentation and maturation of whites and makes his wines as vineyard offerings. With this wine, you will find that there is a dollop of Chardonnay included. Traditional
92 pts - Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)Smooth and luscious with hints of almond, wild honey and toasted nuts amid a ripe showing of summer stone fruits, the Garganega grape lives up to its reputation as a white wine star of Italy’s northern Veneto region. Its signature aromatic richness is fully embraced here. Mid gold in colour. Yellow peach, nectarine, melon, citrus, apple and pear bring a complex set of flavours to the glass. Like previous releases, it edges into the savoury with tart citrus skin and almond, honey notes. Creamy oak influences the middle palate texture. Acidity is fresh, keen and in control, ensuring good cellaring potential in the short to medium term.
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