white grape Prosecco (Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG is the hillside quality tier) serve 6–8 °C ages 0–2 years
Glera is a white grape: light-bodied, fresh acidity, usually off-dry. 68 Glera wines from £3.95. Typical aromas: green apple, pear, white flowers, honeydew.
Typical structure · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
off-dry · 2/5
Body
lightfull
light · 2/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
none · 1/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-low · 2/5
Typical for the variety; WineGenie knowledge base, not a measurement of one wine.
Is Glera sweet or dry?
Usually off-dry. Brut → Extra Dry (most common, 12–17 g/L) → Dry (sweeter)
What goes with it
aperitif, antipasti, prosciutto and melon, light seafood, brunch. light and fresh
Where it grows
Prosecco (Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG is the hillside quality tier), Italy — tank method; fresh, fruity, no autolysis