Lessona
| Lessona | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Lessona | |
  Lessona Location of Lessona in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 45°35′N 8°13′E / 45.583°N 8.217°ECoordinates: 45°35′N 8°13′E / 45.583°N 8.217°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Biella (BI) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.7 km2 (4.5 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 2,487 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 13853 |
| Dialing code | 015 |
Lessona is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Turin and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) east of Biella. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,487 and an area of 11.7 square kilometres (4.5 sq mi).[1]
Lessona borders the following municipalities: Casapinta, Castelletto Cervo, Cossato, Crosa, Masserano, Mottalciata.
Lessona is also a wine of great quality, vinified in this comune by the Sella family since the 12th century, using Nebbiolo grapes and up to 25% of other local grapes (Vespolina and Bonarda). The Lessona DOC was created in 1976.
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