In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, white peach, vanilla, wet stone

Palate: yellow stone fruit, creamy lees, saline depth, long fresh close

Oak-aged Chardonnay from Edi Kante. The variety's Carso expression shows the karst's mineral signature alongside French-oak elevage.

What it pairs with

  • Roast guinea fowl
    Rich poultry and oak-aged Chardonnay share golden depth.
  • Lobster thermidor
    Rich shellfish and oak-aged Chardonnay share buttery depth.
  • Risotto with herbs Find risotto with herbs on TableJourney →
    Creamy risotto and Chardonnay's creamy lees lock together.
  • Triestine fish soup
    Adriatic seafood soup and oak-aged Chardonnay share long depth.

History

Oak-aged Chardonnay from Edi Kante. The cellar's international-variety expression carrying the karst-soil mineral signature.

Facts

Producer
Edi Kante
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
Venezia Giulia IGT
Oak
Fermentation and elevage in French oak barriques for around 12 months on fine lees
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 30 to 50 at retail
Drinking window
3-15 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Kante Chardonnay

What does Kante Chardonnay taste like?

Yellow apple, white peach, vanilla and wet stone on the nose; yellow stone fruit, creamy lees, saline depth and a long fresh close on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Kante Chardonnay?

Drink 3 to 15 years from vintage. The oak-aged structure gives the wine medium-term cellar capacity.

Why is Kante Chardonnay classified as IGT rather than DOC?

Chardonnay is not part of the Carso DOC disciplinare. Producers who want to bottle Chardonnay from the appellation use the broader Venezia Giulia IGT category.

What food pairs with Kante Chardonnay?

Roast guinea fowl is the canonical pairing. Lobster thermidor, risotto with herbs, and Triestine fish soup are equally strong.

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