Wines made from Glera grapes of Trentino
Discover the best wines made with Glera as a single variety or as a blend of Trentino.
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 Trentino-Alto-Adige
The wine region of Trentino is located in the region of Trentin-Haut-Adige of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Endrizzi or the Domaine Azienda Agricola Pisoni produce mainly wines red, sweet and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Trentino are Nosiola, Teroldego and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Trentino often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dark fruit or honey and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, black fruit or red fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Glera grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Glera
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Glera
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Glera