The Verduzzo Trevigiano is a white grape variety cultivated in the Treviso area, with no documented references before 1900. It is believed to have been introduced to Veneto from Sardinia at the beginning of the 20th century, although no direct connection to any Sardinian grape variety has been confirmed. It is much less known and widespread compared to the Verduzzo Friulano, being grown mainly in the Treviso province along the left bank of the Piave River and, to a lesser extent, in Venezia and Friuli. By 1999, it covered approximately 2,575 hectares of vineyards. Key differences between the Verduzzo Trevigiano and its Friulian counterpart lie in the leaf and cluster shapes. Verduzzo Trevigiano is well-suited for producing young wines, predominantly used in blends, and is rarely employed for aging.
In Veneto, Verduzzo Trevigiano is included in several styles of DOC Lison-Pramaggiore, notably the Lison-Pramaggiore Verduzzo, which must comprise at least 85% Verduzzo Friulano or Verduzzo Trevigiano, and the DOC Vini del Piave, particularly the Piave Verduzzo, which requires at least 95% Verduzzo Friulano or Verduzzo Trevigiano.
From an ampelographic perspective, the Verduzzo Trevigiano has a medium-sized, orbicular or pentagonal leaf, often pentalobate. Its clusters are medium-sized, cylindrical-pyramidal, winged, and moderately compact, with medium-sized berries having slightly thin, green skins. It is a vigorous vine with late ripening.
Wines made from Verduzzo Trevigiano have a straw yellow color with greenish hues. The aroma is mild and not overly complex, offering fruity notes of citrus and peach, alongside prominent vegetal hints, while floral notes are sparse. On the palate, it is pleasantly intense, marked by pronounced sapidity and a subtle bitterness. Typically, these wines are light and unstructured, making them ideal for everyday drinking.
