The geographical area of Eastern Lessina and the Vicenza Plain stretches between the eastern valleys of the Lessini Mountains, the foothills and the strips of plain bordering the Vicenza area. It is a varied wine-growing landscape, where terraced slopes, plateaus, valley floors and flat areas create different conditions in terms of aspect, ventilation, altitude and grape ripening.
The climate is temperate and influenced by the proximity of the mountains, which moderate extreme temperatures and promote a significant daily temperature range. Valley breezes help to keep the bunches dry and preserve their freshness and aromatic integrity. The geology is one of the district’s defining features: outcrops of basalt and other volcanic rocks alternate with limestone, tuff and marl substrates, as well as alluvial deposits on the plain. This results in soils with varying drainage capacity, depth and mineral content, capable of imparting tension, savouriness and a recognisable terroir character to the wines.
In the eastern part, the Durella grape—the basis of Lessini Durello wines—and the Garganega, the star of the white wines from the hilly areas of Verona and Vicenza, stand out. Towards the foothills of Breganze, Vespaiola represents an independent and well-established tradition, producing still wines, sparkling wines and passito wines such as Torcolato. The grape variety heritage also includes Tai, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet, Marzemino and Pinot Nero.
Production techniques emphasise both the precision of vinification in stainless steel—which helps preserve fragrance and verticality—and ageing in wood for the more structured wines. Secondary fermentation in the bottle enhances the sparkling wine potential of Durella and Vespaiola, whilst traditional drying concentrates aromas and sugars in the passito wines. Pergole, dry stone walls, terraces and time-honoured practices bear witness to a wine-growing culture deeply rooted in the landscape of the region.