Glera (Prosecco)

The flavours in Prosecco can vary from green apple and pear to floral notes of honeysuckle, with distinct acidity. Off dry Proseccos tend to display pronounced stone fruit flavours, with certain examples showing a more honeyed character, especially richer, sweeter wines. In some bottles you may find notes of tropical fruit and melon, and even a hint of cream.

Glera tends to produce medium-bodied wines, ranging from crisp, fully sparkling (spumante) to lightly sparkling, much more gentle fizz (frizzante). Generally, Prosecco has lighter, frothier bubbles than Champagne, Cava or Crémant due to being produced in large tanks where the pressure is much lower. The resulting wine can have a tinge of sweetness compared to other famous sparkling wines.