In the glass
Aroma: white peach, thyme, lemon zest, wet stone
Palate: stone fruit, wild herb, saline depth, long fresh close
Native Carso Malvasia Istriana from Edi Kante. The cellar's Malvasia shows the variety's saline-mineral spine more than its aromatic side.
What it pairs with
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Spaghetti alle vongole
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Clam pasta and saline Malvasia lock together. -
Triestine fish soup
Adriatic seafood soup and Malvasia's saline-herb register share Triestine identity. -
Grilled scampi
Sweet shellfish and saline Malvasia share long depth. -
Branzino in salt crust
Whole roast sea bass and Malvasia's herb register share long depth.
History
Native Carso Malvasia Istriana from Edi Kante. The cellar uses stainless steel and used Slavonian oak in equal measure to preserve the variety's saline-mineral spine.
Facts
- Producer
- Edi Kante
- Grapes
- Malvasia Istriana (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Carso
- Oak
- Stainless steel and used Slavonian oak elevage for around 12 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 26 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Kante Malvasia Istriana
What does Kante Malvasia Istriana taste like?
White peach, thyme, lemon zest and wet stone on the nose; stone fruit, wild herb, saline depth and a long fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Kante Malvasia?
Drink 3 to 10 years from vintage. The cellar's long-lees discipline gives the wine medium-term cellar capacity.
What is Malvasia Istriana?
Malvasia Istriana is the native white grape of the Istrian peninsula and Carso. Kante's bottling shows the variety's mineral-saline spine rather than aromatic side.
What food pairs with Kante Malvasia?
Spaghetti alle vongole is the canonical pairing. Triestine fish soup, grilled scampi, and branzino in salt crust are equally strong.