Glera (Prosecco)

Glera (Prosecco) is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Veneto, Italy.

Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and low alcohol.

Look for white peach, floral, soapy and white blossom.

The regions that matter for it are Treviso.

In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, highly productive vigour and a preference for moderate to warm.

It blends readily with Verdiso, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Perera and Chardonnay.

Watch for the synonyms: Serprina, Prosecco Bianco and Proseko Sciprina.

At the table it suits seafood, fish and chips and charcuterie.

The structure.

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

Also labelled.

Serprina, Prosecco Bianco, Proseko Sciprina.

Bottles to look for.

• Astrale Prosecco Extra Dry, Veneto, Italy
• Bernard Magrez Imani Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
• Bisol Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG, Veneto, Italy
• Borrasca Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene DOCG, Veneto, Italy
• Bortolomiol Prior Brut, Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Italy
• Bottega 'Gold' Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy
• Bottega Millesimato Spumante Brut, Veneto, Italy
• Brilla Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

Glera (Prosecco): common questions

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.