Vitovska is one of the Carso's distinctive local grapes, and Edi Kante gives it a textured, savoury expression near Trieste. Old-oak maturation adds breadth while retaining freshness. This is a rewarding alternative to the better-known white varieties, with orchard fruit, flowers and a mineral finish making it especially useful with food.
- Aromas: Pear, melon and white flowers are joined by lime, almond-skin and waxy impressions, with gentle vanilla and caramel notes in the background.
- Palate: Rounded yet fresh, with a saline finish and a satisfying middle. The almond-like edge adds savoury interest and helps the wine stay appetising with food.
- Style: A dry, medium-bodied local white with gentle oak-derived texture, restrained fruit and the savoury character associated with Kante's Carso wines.
- Winemaking: The winemaking includes twelve months in old oak and six months in steel, without fining or filtration. This measured maturation builds texture while keeping Vitovska's fruit and freshness in focus.
- Cellaring: Enjoy now. Prioritise drinking over further ageing, as delicate fruit can fade with time.
- Food Pairing: Grilled fish, shellfish pasta, roast chicken, mushrooms or a vegetable tart; it has enough texture for dishes with a light cream sauce.
Looking for a new white grape that still feels easy to bring to dinner? Vitovska is a lovely place to start. Kante's version offers fruit, flowers and a savoury finish, giving you both a delicious glass and a fresh corner of Italy to explore. Serve cool rather than ice cold, allowing the fragrance and texture to show more clearly in the glass.
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.
