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 — 46 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Glera wines?

Glera wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Veneto, Emilia-Romagna.

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…