Glera
Red wine grape variety
Glera — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of green apple, pear, white flowers. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityHigh
TanninLow
BodyLight
AlcoholLow
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for light structure with orchard-fruit primary aromas.
- Assess alcohol as low and texture as delicate, especially in sparkling context.
Confidence signals
- Pear and apple with floral lift
- Light body and low alcohol
Aromas
Signature
green applepearwhite flowers
Common
peachlemon zestalmond
Occasional
acacia
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Conegliano Valdobbiadene · Asolo · Veneto
- Classic styles: Primary-fruit tank-method sparkling base grape · Fresh low-alcohol aromatic base wine
- Style examples: Prosecco DOC · Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
Common questions
- Is Glera a red or white grape variety?
- Glera is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Glera smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Glera include green apple, pear and white flowers. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
- What is Glera most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Glera is most commonly confused with Macabeo, Pinot Gris and Albarino. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Glera grown?
- Classic regions for Glera include Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Asolo and Veneto.