KK Brut is Edi Kante's traditional-method sparkling blend of Chardonnay and Malvasia from the Carso, the limestone area near Trieste. Old-barrel handling gives the base wine texture, while bottle fermentation builds fine bubbles. With zero dosage, it is a particularly dry expression of Kante's fresh, savoury house style.
- Aromas: Apple, pear and lemon meet biscuit and almond notes, with a salty, sea-like impression adding a distinctive savoury accent.
- Palate: Fresh and precise, with fine bubbles and gentle creaminess. Citrus and a saline finish bring definition to the fruit and keep the palate lively.
- Style: A dry, zero-dosage sparkling wine with savoury freshness and restrained richness, suited to aperitivo drinking and lighter dishes.
- Winemaking: Chardonnay and Malvasia are matured in old barrels and steel before second fermentation in bottle. The winemaking includes roughly a year on the lees, followed by disgorgement without dosage.
- Cellaring: Enjoy on release for the clearest fruit and liveliest sparkle. Keep cool and dark; without a disgorgement or lot date, there is little reason to plan extended further cellaring.
- Food Pairing: Oysters, fried prawns, smoked fish, savoury pastry or fresh cheese; the dry, saline finish is especially appealing with salty bites.
If you like bubbles with a crisp, savoury edge, KK Brut is a lovely discovery. The Chardonnay brings familiarity, the Malvasia adds character and the Carso gives the bottle its setting. Open it with something salty and let the evening start on a fresh note. Serve well chilled in a tulip-shaped wine glass so both the bubbles and the aromatic detail can show.
Kante
In Prepotto, on the rocky Carso plateau near Trieste, Edi Kante has created a winery inseparable from its dramatic surroundings. This is a landscape of limestone, red earth, sea breezes and the powerful Bora wind, where growing vines demands both ingenuity and persistence. Vitovska and Malvasia give the collection a distinctly local identity, alongside Chardonnay and other varieties. Kante’s work is driven by a personal search for balance, with freshness, precision and the character of the Carso at the centre of the wines.
The cellar is part of that story: carved into the natural rock on several levels, it reaches around eighteen metres below ground, providing a setting for patient maturation and bottle ageing. Kante is particularly associated with whites that combine texture with acidity and savoury depth, inviting drinkers to explore how they develop over time. Traditional-method sparkling wines add another dimension. His artistic personality also extends to the labels. For lovers of distinctive northern Italian whites, Kante offers a memorable encounter between an individual winemaker and a demanding, deeply expressive landscape.
