Edi Kante

Carso Sauvignon

9.234 ratings
9.213 pro ratings
Carso, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Adam Kincaid

Remarkable complexity and uniqueness mark this 2018. One thing I love about Sauvignon is it’s ability to adapt to where it is - and terroir comes flying out of this glass. Let’s start with the aromas because… omg I’m overwhelmed with an intimate old sweaty gym bag! Some petrol comes after, but it’s more subtle. Powerfully tight, like it’s poised to spring out of the glass. Tart grapefruit dominates with touches of tomato vine and other herbaceous notes. Long, strong, finish. It doesn’t sound appealing but it is.

Remarkable complexity and uniqueness mark this 2018. One thing I love about Sauvignon is it’s ability to adapt to where it is - and terroir comes flying out of this glass. Let’s start with the aromas because… omg I’m overwhelmed with an intimate old sweaty gym bag! Some petrol comes after, but it’s more subtle. Powerfully tight, like it’s poised to spring out of the glass. Tart grapefruit dominates with touches of tomato vine and other herbaceous notes. Long, strong, finish. It doesn’t sound appealing but it is.

Feb 5th, 2023
Todd Abrams

Lemon essence, thyme and stone-filled grassy meadows greet the nose. That bright lemon vibe remains on the palate followed by salty minerality on the lengthy finish. It's almost as if the wine was made from a parcel carved out of Sancerre and then placed high in the Alps.

Lemon essence, thyme and stone-filled grassy meadows greet the nose. That bright lemon vibe remains on the palate followed by salty minerality on the lengthy finish. It's almost as if the wine was made from a parcel carved out of Sancerre and then placed high in the Alps.

Apr 3rd, 2017
Mark Eastom

Crushed sea shells, gooseberry, touch of grassiness and amazing acid. Drinking great for a 2012..

Crushed sea shells, gooseberry, touch of grassiness and amazing acid. Drinking great for a 2012..

Feb 16th, 2017
Jay McInerney

Novelist, Wine Critic Town & Country, Expensive Wino & Gastronaut

9.2

1997 vintage. Medium gold. Honeyed and rich with an electric wire of acidity in the middle. Just enough aged 2ndary notes.

1997 vintage. Medium gold. Honeyed and rich with an electric wire of acidity in the middle. Just enough aged 2ndary notes.

Jun 8th, 2015
Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.5

Where have you been my whole life?

Where have you been my whole life?

Feb 23rd, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

A first for me, but WOW! Purity, minerality, dried floral notes and subtle fruit flows into a seamless palate where crushed rocks, gentle vanilla and impressive length are hallmark notes.

A first for me, but WOW! Purity, minerality, dried floral notes and subtle fruit flows into a seamless palate where crushed rocks, gentle vanilla and impressive length are hallmark notes.

Dec 9th, 2013
Will Meinberg

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

A little research on a Wednesday

A little research on a Wednesday

Aug 18th, 2016
Brandon Boesch

This is not doing it for me. Seemed to have lost any of the bright acidity tastes kind of old.

This is not doing it for me. Seemed to have lost any of the bright acidity tastes kind of old.

Aug 26th, 2018
Ted
9.3

Iced up in snow and getting nicer as it warms up. This is going to be very tasty with my Cajun shrimp dish that I am concocting. Still to cold since it’s been outside for most of the day but a little lemon drop is jumping out. Yum!!

Iced up in snow and getting nicer as it warms up. This is going to be very tasty with my Cajun shrimp dish that I am concocting. Still to cold since it’s been outside for most of the day but a little lemon drop is jumping out. Yum!!

Jan 12th, 2018
Michael Duffy

Opened about a week. Textured, lively, cleaner than expected with great acidity. Food lover.

Opened about a week. Textured, lively, cleaner than expected with great acidity. Food lover.

Nov 22nd, 2016