Description
The Monti Lessini PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: White; Red Spumante Bianco and Passito (the latter three only with specification of grape variety). The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Monti Lessini PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the provinces of Verona and Vicenza, in the Veneto region.
Description of product typologies
Monti Lessini PDO Bianco is straw-yellow, varying in depth; the nose is pleasant and characteristic; it is fresh, sapid and harmonious on the palate.
Grape variety specifications
The Monti Lessini PDO may display the following grape variety specifications. From white grape varieties (incl. Spumante, Passito): min. 85% Durella, max. 15% Garganega, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot Nero. From red grape varieties: min. 85% Pinot Nero, pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured unaromatic grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. Monti Lessini PDO Durello is straw-yellow, varying in intensity; the nose is delicately fruity and characteristic; it is dry, full-bodied and more or less medium-sweet, as well as lively, as per tradition. Monti Lessini PDO Pinot Nero is ruby red, at times with garnet red reflections; the nose is delicate, pleasant and characteristic; it is dry, full-bodied and pleasantly bitter on the palate. Monti Lessini PDO Spumante Bianco is deep straw-yellow, varying in depth, and has fine, persistent foam; the nose is characteristic, with a delicate hint of yeast; the flavour varies according to the type of wine (dosaggio zero or pas dosé (no added sugar), extra brut, brut, extra dry, dry, and demi-sec). Monti Lessini PDO Spumante can also be a Riserva or Cremant wine. Monti Lessini PDO Spumante Bianco Riserva has fine, intense foam and ranges from straw-yellow, varying in intensity, to golden yellow; the nose displays complex and evolved notes thanks to the long maturing period in the bottle; the flavour varies according to the type of wine (dosaggio zero or pas dosé (no added sugar), extra brut, brut, extra dry, dry, and demi-sec). Monti Lessini PDO Spumante Bianco Cremant has a fine, creamy perlage and is intense straw-yellow, varying in intensity and at times with coppery reflections; the nose is delicate and fine, revealing notes typical of secondary fermentation in the bottle; the flavour varies according to the type of wine (dosaggio zero or pas dosé (no added sugar), extra brut, brut, extra dry, dry, and demi-sec). Monti Lessini PDO Passito is golden yellow; the nose is characteristic, intense and fruity; it is velvety, harmonious and full-bodied on the palate, either semi-sweet or sweet. Grapes destined for the production of Monti Lessini PDO Passito wine can only be vinified after having been dried naturally for at least 2 months, with the possible use of systems and/or technologies which do not increase the drying temperature in respect to that of natural processes. The grapes can also be dried with the aid of air-conditioning systems, on the condition that they operate at a similar temperature of that found in traditional drying methods. Monti Lessini PDO Spumante wines must be obtained exclusively by means of natural refermentation in the bottle, according to the Classico Method, in compliance with the current regulations on the production of sparkling wines, and remain on the lees for at least 18 months.
Additional specifications
The Monti Lessini PDO designation can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
