EDI KANTE

Wines by Edi Kante - Wine born of struggle, perfected in a cave!

Hidden in the south-east corner of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, by the Slovenia border, the Edi Kante vines must make their home in a land without soil, struggling through the rock and stone to lay strong roots, at the mercy of the “Bora” wind. The most unusual feature is the cellar, which has been carved out of the rock ensuring a highly controlled environment, limiting vibrations and allowing the wine to age in a truly natural setting.

Edi Kante himself is undoubtedly the driving force behind this unique winery. He is a pioneer among vintners for daring to attempt the seemingly impossible, by cultivating grapes where they should not survive – instead they succeed and go on to produce exceptional wines. As well as a curious and inventive winemaker he is a poet and a painter – responsible for the stunning artwork featured on the wine bottles. He has been described as an acrobat who searches endlessly for balance, seeking it in the land, vines and grapes of his estate. Wine tasters at Gambero Rosso describe his wines as an “eloquent expression of their terroir” and there’s no doubt they demonstrate what beauty can come from hardship when someone dares to dream!