Lessini Durello
Wine · PDO · 27 municipalities
Distinct from neighboring Veneto appellations that offer diverse wine styles, the Lessini Durello DOC is dedicated exclusively to a single typology: spumante produced via the Martinotti method. No still, rosato, or riserva variations are permitted under this designation. The sparkling wine must contain at least 85% Durella, a historic local grape descending from the 'Durasena' variety documented in the region since 1290. Sourced from vineyards across 27 municipalities, including Arzignano, these grapes thrive on basaltic volcanic soils that impart distinctive mineral and flinty notes. Vinification takes place within designated zones of Verona and Vicenza, yielding a straw-yellow spumante with a minimum alcohol content of 11.0% vol.
The facts
- Colour
- pale straw yellow with greenish highlights
- Taste
- from dosage zero or pas dosé, extra brut, brut, extra dry, dry, demi-sec
The producers 35
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lessini Durello produced?
- Lessini Durello is produced in 27 municipalities in Veneto, Italy: Arzignano, Badia Calavena, Brogliano, Castelgomberto and more.
- What grape is Lessini Durello made from?
- Lessini Durello is made from Durella (min 85%), Garganega, Pinot bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot nero.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Lessini Durello?
- The minimum alcohol content of Lessini Durello is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.