Region: Veneto
History: Established as a new DOC in 2011, replacing another Lessini Durello (later Monti Lessini) DOC from 1988
Principal White Grape Varieties: Durella
Styles and Wine Composition:
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 85% Durella; maximum 15% Chardonnay, Garganega, Pinot Bianco, and/or Pinot Nero
- Riserva (Spumante)
Significant Production Rules:
- Non-riserva Spumante is fermented only in autoclaves
- Riserva wines must undergo second fermentation in bottles (Metodo Classico), beginning no earlier than January 1, V+1
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Spumante; 12.0% for Riserva
- Residual sugar: From extra brut to demisec
- Aging: For Riserva, minimum 36 months on the lees (ERD = January 1, V+3)
