White grape 🇮🇹 Veneto & Friuli, Italy

Glera

/ GLEH-ra / · Also known as Prosecco

The grape behind Prosecco — pear, apple and light, playful bubbles.

Glera was called Prosecco until 2009, when the name was reserved for the wine. It's naturally light and aromatic, and is usually made sparkling in large pressurised tanks (the Charmat method), which keeps its fresh fruit and floral notes front and centre. The steep hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene make the finest examples.

Serve at

6–8°C

Glass

White wine glass

Decanting

Not needed

Climate

Moderate

Structure

How Glera typically feels in the mouth.

BodyMedium–
AcidityMedium
TanninNone
AlcoholMedium–

Aromas & flavours

What to look for in the glass.

Fruit

Green applePearMelonLemon

Floral

White flowersAcaciaHoneysuckle

Where it grows

The regions to know on a wine list.

Food pairing

Classic matches that work every time.

  • Aperitivo snacks
  • Fritto misto
  • Prosciutto & melon
  • Sushi
  • Light starters

Say it at the table

“The grape behind Prosecco — fresh pear, apple and white flowers with light, playful bubbles. The perfect aperitivo.”

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