Durello (Italy)

Durello grapes are used to make dry and sparkling wines.

Durello Flavors

Citrus, White and Exotic Fruit are typical Durello flavors.

Hint of Flowers and Volcanic Minerals.

Citrus

Apple

Pear

Exotic Fruit

Flowers

Herbs

Honey

Minerals

Durello Profile

Durello is known for its high acidity:

SUGAR:	Dry (3 g/l)

BODY:	Light

FRUIT:	Medium

ACIDITY:	High

ALCOHOL:	12.5 - 13.5% ABV

	Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) 6-8°C (43-46°F) Sparkling

Durello Food Pairing

Durello pairs best with Vegetables, Fish, and Chicken.

Aperitif

Salads

Vegetables

Asparagus

Olive Oil

Fish

Sushi

Seafood

Chicken

Ham

Soft Cheese

Chips

Excellent Pairings

Spring Vegetables. Asparagus.
Light Salads. Chicken Salad. Ham Salad.
Prawns. Oysters.
Seafood. Squid. Crab.
Seafood Pasta and Risotto.
Fisk Cakes. Fish Paté.
Smoked Salmon. Trout. Sushi.

Cheeses

Soft Cheese. Goat Cheese. Feta. Robiola.

Italian Specialities

Risi e Bisi (Risotto with Green Peas).
Polenta.
Baccalá alla Vicentina (Dry Cod Stockfish Vicenza Style)

The Ideal Glass for Durello

A Riesling Glass has a tall and narrow bowl to emphasize the aromas of the wine.

The shape also helps balance the high acidity often found in Durello.

The Riesling glass is perfect for any bone dry wines with high acidity like Chablis, Chenin Blanc, Picpoul and Vinho Verde.

Durello Cheese Pairing

Durello is known for its light, crisp, and sometimes slightly fruity profile. It pairs well with a variety of cheeses.

Opt for cheeses with moderate saltiness and creaminess to balance the Durello's acidity.

Try to add fresh fruits (grapes, apples, pears), nuts (almonds, walnuts), or a drizzle of honey to enhance the pairing.

Fresh and Mild Cheeses

The delicate flavors of a Mozzarella pairs well with a light and fruity Durello.

Any Ricotta type of cheese is good, especially if served with a drizzle of honey and fresh fruits.

The tanginess of a Feta Cheese will complement the subtle fruit notes of the Durello.

Soft Cheeses

The creamy texture and mild flavors of a Brie work beautifully with Durello.

The acidity of the Durello will also balance the richness and saltiness of a Primo Sale.

The nutty, buttery qualities of an Italian Fontina is a god match for Durello.

Semi-Hard Cheeses

A lightly aged Asiago can add a complementary tang to a light Durello.

Blue Cheeses (for contrast)

The mild creaminess of a Italian Robiola contrasts nicely without overpowering the Durello.

If You Like Durello

You Will Also Like:

Arinto (Portugal)

Bourgogne Blanc (France)

Burgundy White (France)

Vinho Verde (Portugal)

About Durello

The grape Durello is very ancient. It is mentioned in manuscripts dated back to 1200 DC.

It is typical of the Monti Lessini DOC and the cultivated area is only 400 hectares.

The name comes from the adjective "duro" or "hard" and refers to the thickness of the skin.

Durello is a terroir-reflective grape: the volcanic soil reflects in the minerality of its wines.

50 million years ago, here, there was a tropical sea rich, in marine animals and corals. But volcano eruptions, lava flows and the continental drift has given life to the Alps and the Pre-Alps such as the Lessini Mountains.

Durello Styles

Soil (terroir), climate, old vines, and winemaking technices can be much reflected in the wine.

Durello is a DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) since 2011 and the area is Colli Lessini, near the cities of Vicenza and Verona.

Durello can be vinified still, Sparkling Metodo Martinotti and Sparkling Metodo Classico.

Region Veneto

The most famous white wines from the region are Soave and the sparkling Prosecco.

The most famous red wines are Amarone and Valpolicella from the Valpolicella Wine Region.

Black Grapes	White Grapes
11% Corvina 11% Merlot 4% Cab Sauvignon 3% Cabernet Franc 3% Rondinella 3% Molinara 1% Refosco	27% Glera 15% Garganega 11% Pinot Grigio 4% Chardonnay 1% Durello