Verduzzo Trevigiano

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Verduzzo Trevigiano is a white grape grown in the eastern Veneto region of Italy, especially in the Treviso and Venice areas. In the past, the name Verduzzo referred to many late-ripening Veneto grapes, which led to some confusion.

In the early 1900s two varieties shared the Verduzzo name: Verduzzo Friulano and Verduzzo Trevigiano. Modern DNA tests (2010–2011) showed they are distinct. To avoid confusion, some suggested naming them Verduzzo Friulano (the Friuli Ramandolo type) and Verduzzo Trevigiano (the eastern Veneto type, linked to Treviso). The origin of Verduzzo Trevigiano isn’t certain; the name means “from Treviso,” and today the grape is common in Treviso and Venezia, though its exact indigenous status is debated. Some anecdotal claims suggest Sardinia as its source, but there’s no DNA evidence to support that.

Verduzzo Trevigiano is a vigorous vine that tolerates different climates and soils and ripens late, making it good for late-harvest wines. In 2000, about 1,734 hectares were planted in Italy, mainly in Veneto. It is allowed in Lison-Pramaggiore DOC and Piave DOC wines, often blended with Verduzzo Friulano or labeled simply as Verduzzo. Some Venetian producers also use it in simple table wines or blend it with Chardonnay, experimenting with barrel aging.

Synonyms for Verduzzo Trevigiano include Verduz, Verduza, Verduzo, Verduzz, Verduzzo, Verduzzo di Motta, and Verduzzo Verde.