Glera
Originally from Veneto, Italy
Glera is the white grape behind Prosecco, grown in the hills of Veneto and Friuli. It makes a light, low-alcohol sparkling wine with green apple, white peach, pear and honeysuckle, and a soft, frothy mousse. Unlike Champagne, Prosecco takes its second fermentation in a pressurised tank rather than in the bottle, which is why it tastes of fresh primary fruit and flowers instead of bread and toast — and why it costs less. Most is Brut or Extra Dry, the latter confusingly the sweeter of the two.
Glera is a white grape variety of Slovenian origin, primarily grown in the Veneto region of Italy. It is the principal grape used in the production of Prosecco, known for its delicate aromas and high acidity.
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Where Glera is grown
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Notable Glera wines
Prosecco Piccolo 0.2L
Sparkling WineFollador · Veneto
Drink 2024–2025
Vino dei Poeti Prosecco
Sparkling WineBottega · Prosecco DOC
Drink 2024–2025
Similar grapes
Glera FAQ
What is Glera?
Glera is a white wine grape that originated in Veneto, Italy. Glera is the white grape behind Prosecco, grown in the hills of Veneto and Friuli. It makes a light, low-alcohol sparkling wine with green apple, white peach, pear and honeysuckle, and a soft, frothy mousse. Unlike Champagne, Prosecco takes its second fermentation in a pressurised tank rather than in the bottle, which is why it tastes of fresh primary fruit and flowers instead of bread and toast — and why it costs less. Most is Brut or Extra Dry, the latter confusingly the sweeter of the two.
What are the characteristics of Glera?
On the palate it reads as light-bodied, medium-plus acidity. Structurally: body 2/5, acidity 4/5, tannin 1/5, sweetness 2/5.
Is Glera sweet?
Glera is typically dry, though you will come across off-dry and properly sweet bottlings if you go looking.
What does Glera taste like?
Think of it as a light-bodied white. Glera is the white grape behind Prosecco, grown in the hills of Veneto and Friuli. It makes a light, low-alcohol sparkling wine with green apple, white peach, pear and honeysuckle, and a soft, frothy mousse. Unlike Champagne, Prosecco takes its second fermentation in a pressurised tank rather than in the bottle, which is why it tastes of fresh primary fruit and flowers instead of bread and toast — and why it costs less. Most is Brut or Extra Dry, the latter confusingly the sweeter of the two.
What food pairs with Glera?
Reach for Glera alongside Prosciutto, Fried appetisers, Light seafood, Fresh fruit, Brunch dishes.
Where is Glera grown?
You will find its finest expressions in Veneto, Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Asolo, Friuli.
What grapes are similar to Glera?
If you enjoy Glera, try Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Albariño. The same light, crisp, easy register in a still wine.
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