Wines made from Glera grapes of Venezia Giulia
Discover the best wines made with Glera as a single variety or as a blend of Venezia Giulia.
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.
The wine region of Venezia Giulia is located in the region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lis Neris or the Domaine Gravner produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Venezia Giulia are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Venezia Giulia often reveals types of flavors of earth, wax or jasmine and sometimes also flavors of grass, asparagus or thyme.