Wines made from Glera grapes of Colli di Conegliano
Discover the best wines made with Glera as a single variety or as a blend of Colli di Conegliano.
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 Colli di Conegliano is located in the region of Vénétie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bepin de Eto or the Domaine Colvendrà produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli di Conegliano are Marzemino, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli di Conegliano often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of earth, red fruit or black fruit.