2000 Kante Malvasia
Friuli, the northern Italian wine region that shares a border with Croatia, is known for its crisp, minerally whites. But here’s an unusual one even for Friuli, a dry Malvasia made from the local Malvasia Istriana grape variety.
The scent is wildflowers, peaches and honey -- summer in a glass -- and the texture is reminiscent of Viognier. Bone dry, the 2000 has a bright snap of citrus and a strong minerality that makes this Kante Malvasia ideal as an aperitif or with food. Pour it with grilled fish or shrimp, seafood stews or calamari.
For the record:
12:00 a.m. Oct. 6, 2004 For The Record
Los Angeles Times Tuesday October 05, 2004 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 0 inches; 31 words Type of Material: Correction
Italian border -- The Wine of the Week column in the Sept. 22 Food section said the Friuli region of Italy shares a border with Croatia. In fact, it borders Slovenia.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday October 06, 2004 Home Edition Food Part F Page 3 Features Desk 0 inches; 32 words Type of Material: Correction
Italian border -- In the Sept. 22 Wine of the Week column, it was incorrectly stated that the Friuli region of Italy shares a border with Croatia. In fact, it borders Slovenia.
--S. Irene Virbila
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Quick swirl
Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Price: About $30
Style: Aromatic and lush
Food it goes with: Grilled fish and shellfish, seafood stews and pastas.
Where you find it: Len’s Wine Site in Laguna Beach, (949) 376-2215; Wine Expo in Santa Monica, (310) 828-4428; Wine Room in Irvine, (949) 585-9463.