Durella
The Volcanic Sparkler
Durella is grown in Lessini, Gambellara and Veneto.
3regions it is known for
1other name
- Tastes of
- green apple, citrus, mineral and flint
- Goes with
- aperitivo, fried fish and light antipasti
- Also called
- Durello
The story
Durella grows on volcanic soils in the Lessini hills—and makes Lessini Durello DOC, one of Italy's most underrated sparkling wines. High acidity and mineral character rival Champagne at a third of the price.
Insider story
Lessini Durello is the sommelier's secret Italian sparkler.
Volcanic soils give extraordinary mineral intensity.
Traditional method production.
Technical deep dive
Very high acidity—perfect for sparkling.
Volcanic mineral character.
Traditional method or Charmat.
Industry secrets
Lessini Durello is Italy's most undervalued traditional method sparkling.
€15-20 buys Champagne-rival quality.
For collectors
Investment grade C
- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
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- Fongaro
- Casa Cecchin
- Marcato
- Value picks
- Lessini Durello DOC Metodo Classico ($15-25)
- Price trend
- Slowly rising as discovered.
- Collector’s tip
- Stock up. Best value Italian sparkling.