DOC
Monti Lessini
Monti Lessini is a DOC (controlled designation of origin) wine made in the provinces of Verona and Vicenza. The production rules require at least 50% Chardonnay. The rules allow 7 types (white, passito, red and sparkling).
- Category
- DOC
- Maximum yield
- 12 t/ha
- Minimum alcohol
- 11.5% vol
- Recognised
- DOC 1987
Grapes: Monti Lessini Bianco
The grapes allowed in the base wine and the shares set by the production rules.
- Chardonnayat least 50%
- other grapesDurella, Garganega, Pinot bianco, Pinot nero, Pinot grigio and Sauvignon, alone or together, for the remainderno share set
Monti Lessini Durello
- Durellaat least 85%
- other grapesGarganega, Pinot bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot neroup to 15%
Monti Lessini Pinot Nero
- Pinot neroat least 85%
- other red-berried grapesnon-aromatic, approved in the provinces of Verona and Vicenza, for the remainderno share set
Monti Lessini Spumante
- Durellaat least 85%
- other grapesGarganega, Pinot bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot neroup to 15%
Monti Lessini Spumante Riserva
- Durellaat least 85%
- other grapesGarganega, Pinot bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot neroup to 15%
Monti Lessini Spumante Cremant
- Durellaat least 85%
- other grapesGarganega, Pinot bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot neroup to 15%
Wine types
Type names are given as they appear on the label.
| Type | Style | Minimum alcohol | Minimum ageing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monti Lessini Bianco | White | 11.5% vol | – |
| Monti Lessini Durello | White | 10.5% vol | – |
| Monti Lessini Passito | Passito (dried grapes) | 14.5% vol | –minimum actual alcohol 11.5% vol; grapes naturally dried for at least 2 months |
| Monti Lessini Pinot Nero | Red | 12.5% vol | – |
| Monti Lessini Spumante | Sparkling | 11.5% vol | 18 monthsclassic method, at least 18 months on the lees |
| Monti Lessini Spumante Riserva | Sparkling | 11.5% vol | 3 yearsclassic method, at least 36 months on the lees; the 11.5% vol is actual alcohol |
| Monti Lessini Spumante Cremant | Sparkling | 11.5% vol | 18 monthsat least 18 months on the lees; the 11.5% vol is actual alcohol |
Production area
In the province of Verona, Vestenanova and San Giovanni Ilarione are included in full; in the province of Vicenza, Arzignano, Castelgomberto, Chiampo, Brogliano, Gambugliano and Trissino in full. The other municipalities are included in part.
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
- 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 (2023). Disciplinare di produzione della denominazione di origine controllata dei vini "Monti Lessini". Testo consolidato, ultima modifica: Regolamento di esecuzione (UE) 2023/896 della Commissione del 26 aprile 2023.
Official texts are in Italian. Checked on 2026-11-03.
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