Glera

About this grape variety

Glera é a casta branca por trás do Prosecco, o espumante mais consumido do mundo depois do Cava. A casta produz vinhos frescos, ligeiramente aromáticos e frutados, com notas de maçã, pera e flores, espumantizados pelo método charmat. As colinas de Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG dão as expressões de maior qualidade, enquanto a mais ampla Prosecco DOC inclui vastas zonas das planícies do Vêneto e do Friuli.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Glera wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Glera across Portuguese online retailers — 42 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Glera wines?

Glera wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Veneto.

What is Glera?

Glera is the white grape behind Prosecco, the world's most widely consumed sparkling wine after Cava. The grape produces fresh, lightly aromatic, fruit-forward wines with apple, pear and floral notes, made sparkling via the tank (Charmat) method. The hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG yield the highest-quality…