DOC
Lessini Durello
Lessini Durello is a DOC (controlled designation of origin) wine made in the provinces of Verona and Vicenza. The production rules require at least 85% Durella.
- Category
- DOC
- Maximum yield
- 16 t/ha
- Minimum alcohol
- 11% vol
- Recognised
- DOC 2011
Grapes: Lessini Durello (o Durello Lessini) spumante
The grapes allowed in the base wine and the shares set by the production rules.
- Durellaat least 85%
- Garganegaalone or together with Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, in total not more than 15%up to 15%
- Pinot biancoalone or together with Garganega, Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, in total not more than 15%up to 15%
- Chardonnayalone or together with Garganega, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero, in total not more than 15%up to 15%
- Pinot neroalone or together with Garganega, Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay, in total not more than 15%up to 15%
Wine types
Type names are given as they appear on the label.
| Type | Style | Minimum alcohol | Minimum ageing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lessini Durello (o Durello Lessini) spumante | Sparkling | 11% vol | –Martinotti or charmat method (fermentation in pressure tank); from zero dosage to demi-sec |
Production area
27 municipalities in the provinces of Verona, Vicenza, wholly or in part:
- Vestenanova
- San Giovanni Ilarione
- Montecchia di Crosara
- Roncà
- Cazzano di Tramigna
- Tregnago
- Badia Calavena
- Arzignano
- Castelgomberto
- Chiampo
- Brogliano
- Gambugliano
- Trissino
- Cornedo Vicentino
- Costabissara
- Gambellara
- Isola Vicentina
- Malo
- Marano Vicentino
- Monte di Malo
- Montebello Vicentino
- Montecchio Maggiore
- Montorso Vicentino
- Nogarole Vicentino
- San Vito di Leguzzano
- Schio
- Zermeghedo
Sources
- Ministero dell'agricoltura, della sovranità alimentare e delle foreste (2024). Disciplinare di produzione della denominazione di origine controllata dei vini "Lessini Durello" o "Durello Lessini". Testo consolidato, ultima modifica: DM 26 agosto 2024.
Official texts are in Italian. Checked on 2026-11-03.
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