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Durella is a white grape variety, with its roots in Veneto, Italy.
The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to floral, citrus and mineral.
It is planted most seriously in Monti Lessini.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for volcanic hills.
On other labels it goes by Durello, Durella Gentile, Cagnina and Rabbiosa.
At the table it suits tempura-battered prawns, poached fish fillet with salsa verde and smoked fish terrine.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Monti Lessini
Food pairings.
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Tempura-battered prawns
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Poached fish fillet with salsa verde
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Smoked fish terrine
Also labelled.
Durello, Durella Gentile, Cagnina, Rabbiosa, Raboso Piava.
Bottles to look for.
- Adria Vini 'Palazzi' Durello Spumante Brut, Italy
- Adria Vini Palladiano Durello Spumante Brut, Italy
- Cantina dei Colli Vicentini Torre dei Vescovi Lessini Durello Spumante Brut, Veneto, Italy
- Cantina di Gambellara 'Monopolio' Lessini Durello Millesimato, Italy
- Cantina di Montecchia 'Collineri' Metodo Classico Riserva Brut Lessini Durello, Veneto, Italy
- Cantina di Montecchia di Crosara 733 Lessini Durello Brut, Veneto, Italy
- Cantina di Soave Settecento 33 Lessini Durello Brut, Veneto, Italy
- CaRugate 'Amedeo' Spumante Pas Dose Lessini Durello Riserva, Veneto, Italy
Durella: common questions
01.What does Durella taste like?+
Durella tastes of floral, citrus and mineral. The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Durella from?+
Durella originates in Veneto, Italy.
03.Where is Durella grown?+
The key regions for Durella are Monti Lessini.
04.What food pairs with Durella?+
Pour it with tempura-battered prawns, poached fish fillet with salsa verde and smoked fish terrine.
05.What else is Durella called?+
Durella is also labelled Durello, Durella Gentile, Cagnina, Rabbiosa and Raboso Piava.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.