Chardonnay Kante 2022

The Chardonnay by Edi Kante is a label from Friuli that impresses with its solid mineral soul, a product of the characteristic pedological matrix of the Carso Triestino. In fact, this territory at the southeastern tip of the region is distinguished by its harsh red soils, also rich in limestone rock. Moreover, the concurrent presence of the Bora and the strong winds from the Adriatic Sea contributes to the vibrant character of the wines produced here. Maximizing the environmental characteristics of the territory, winemaker Edi Kante ages his wines in an underground cellar carved into the rock and exposed to the northeast to the Bora, factors that create optimal temperature and humidity conditions for the evolution of the wines.

Kante Chardonnay comes from only Chardonnay grapes grown at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level on red soils rich in iron and limestone rock, particularly well-draining. Following the harvest, the bunches are vinified in white through soft pressing and subsequent alcoholic fermentation of the must in stainless steel tanks in the absence of skins. Once the fermentation process is complete, the mass is transferred to old exhausted French oak barriques where it matures for 12 months. This is followed by an additional 6 months of stabilization in steel before the final bottling.

The color of the Chardonnay from Friulian winemaker Edi Kante is light straw yellow with brilliant reflections. The aromatic bouquet expresses fragrant sensations of tropical fruit, grapefruit, cedar, and pleasant vegetal hints of aromatic herbs such as rosemary, bay leaf, and mint. Finally, a clear briny mineral vein emerges from the background. On the palate, it is fresh and elegant, savory and juicy, with good mineral length.