Monti Lessini Doc
The production of the controlled denomination of origin Monti Lessini or Lessini is with grapes of the Durello vine, only diffused within its territory. Long confused with the Nosiola vine, Durello has the peculiar characteristic of maturing very late, so that its harvest by the cultivators of the grapevine is only at the end of October. It is a white meal wine also produced in the Sparkling version.
Consumption
Monti Lessini Doc is optimal with simple dishes, of the prawn cocktail, fried shrimp, and fried vegetable type. It should be served in flared tulip shaped glasses at 8-10°C within a year of bottling. The Sparkling version should be served with spoon deserts and paradise cakes in flutes at 6-8°C.
Identification
The labeling of Monti Lessini Doc
Each label must carry a mention of the Controlled Denomination of Origin besides all the other indications foreseen by law, such as: The determined Region from which the product originates; Denomination of the product composed of the combination of the variety of the vine from which the wine originates and the geographic area in which that variety is cultivated; Nominal volume of the wine; Name or company name of the bottler and its registered address; Number and code of the bottler, which may also appear on the closing system (cork or cap); Name of the Country; Indication of the batch; Ecological indications.
I.D. card
- Type
- Monti Lessini Doc is a meal or desert wine also produced in the Sparkling version
- Description
- It is obtained from the Durello grape for at least 85%. Other grapes of the Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave, white Pinot, black Pinot and Chardonnay types may be added, alone or jointly, up to a maximum of 15%
- Characteristics
- Monti Lessini Doc has a more or less bright straw yellow colour, a winey, delicate and characteristic fragrance. The flavour is dry, slightly acid, full-bodied, sometimes slightly tannin. The minimum alcoholic content is 10°. Sparkling Monti Lessini Doc has fine and persistent bubbles, a straw yellow colour with green reflexes, a winey, delicate, characteristic, slightly fruity fragrance. The flavour is slightly acid, fresh and characteristic. The minimum alcoholic content must be 11°
- Area of production
- Includes various municipalities at the foot of the Lessini mountains, in the provinces of Verona and Vicenza
- Selling period
- Throughout the year
- Normative references
- The controlled denomination of origin Monti Lessini was recognised by Decree of the President of the Republic dated 25.06.1987, published in the Official Gazette No. 6 of 09.01.1988
