Tasting Note                          

90   2005 Anselmi  Capitel Croce     3/29/09 ($20)

100% Garganega   13% alc
Color: Pretty, deep yellow. (3.0) Bouquet: Wet stones and apricot tart with excellent acidity. (3.0) Body: Very fresh, pure middleweight with excellent balance. Lively and ripe in the mouth, yet dry. (3.0) Flavor: Parallels bouquet with some lime in the mix. (3.0) Finish: Parallels bouquet with excellent length. Stones and fruit. (3.0)
Overall: Excellent, unique IGT from the Soave area. Has apricot tart and lime fruit with stony minerality in a restrained northern Italian style. Modern, yet true to its origins with fine quality. Don't serve too cold, about 50°F. Goes well with lighter fish dishes. (15)