Wines made from Glera grapes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Discover the best wines made with Glera as a single variety or as a blend of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
More informations about the variety Glera
It is said to be of Slovenian origin, where it is cultivated under the name of Prosekar, also known for a long time in Italy under the name of Glera. It should not be confused with prosecco lungo - although there is a family link - and prosecco nostrano, which is none other than Tuscany's malvasia. Note that Vitouska - another Italian grape variety - is the result of a natural intraspecific cross between Tuscan malvasia and Prosecco. Under the name of Glera, it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A. It can be found in practically all of the former Yugoslavia, and more surprisingly in Argentina, but is virtually unknown in France.
More informations about the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is an autonomous region in Italy, located in the extreme Northeast of the country, bordered by Austria and Slovenia to the north and east respectively. The eponymous wine region has four DOCGs, twelve DOCs and three PGIs and is best known for its white wine production. 77% of the region's wines are white, one of the highest proportions of any Italian region. The region's wines are distinctly different from other Italian wines in that they are made from non-traditional Grape varieties such as Sauvignon blanc, Riesling and Pinot blanc, as well as typically Italian varieties such as pinot gris and picolit.
What are the typical flavors of the Glera grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Glera
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Glera
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Glera
- EarthPresent in 1% of Glera
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Glera
- OakPresent in 1% of Glera
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Glera
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Glera
- FloralPresent in 1% of Glera