Chardonnay IGT (2021) - Edi Kante

In the heart of Carso triestino, where the land is harsh and the wind blows hard, stands the Edi Kante winery, a place where winemaking tradition is interwoven with innovation. Edi Kante, a pioneer of natural wine, has turned the karst caves into cellars, making the most of the constant temperature and the natural humidity to age his wines. The Chardonnay IGT from 2021 is an example of how nature and human ingenuity can create something unique. The story goes that Kante, with his bold vision, began planting vines in an area considered unsuitable, proving that even the most difficult land can give rise to extraordinary wines.

The appellation: Venezia Giulia IGT

The Venezia Giulia IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) appellation is one of the most dynamic and versatile on the Italian wine scene. This classification covers the entire territory of the provinces of Gorizia, Trieste, Udine and Pordenone, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, famous for its superior-quality wines.The IGT Venezia Giulia allows great freedom of expression, letting producers showcase both native and international grape varieties and create fresh, elegant wines with a strong sense of place.

What to eat with Chardonnay IGT

Who makes it: Edi Kante

Edi Kante is one of the most emblematic figures in Italian winegrowing, able to interpret at its best the unique terroir of the Carso, between Italy and Slovenia. His vines, planted on mineral-rich limestone soils, give rise to wines of marked freshness, savouriness and aromatic depth.With a rigorous, artisan approach, Kante makes every bottle with the aim of bringing out the purity of the grape variety and the influence of the land. Spontaneous fermentations, measured use of wood and respect for the natural pace of winemaking make his wines unique on the Italian scene.

The vine of Chardonnay IGT

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted and prestigious white grape varieties in the world, originally from Burgundy, in France. Thanks to its great adaptability to different climates and soils, Chardonnay is grown in many wine regions, expressing unique characteristics according to the terroir and the winemaking style.

Chardonnay IGT: the Carso triestino area

Climate: Continental

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Sea

Profile of Chardonnay IGT

Primary aromas: White-fleshed fruits (apple, pear), citrus (lemon, grapefruit)

Secondary aromas: White flowers, aromatic herbs, light mineral notes

Tertiary aromas: Nuances of flint and toasted almond (light, developed with bottle ageing)

Tasting notes: On the palate it is fresh and savoury, with marked minerality. The well-balanced acidity harmonises with the fruity notes, leaving a clean, persistent finish with saline shades.