The Glera grape is used to produce which Venetian sparkling wine?

• A. Vermentino
• B. Sangiovese
• C. Amarone
• D. Prosecco

Answer: (D)

Glera is the grape used to produce Prosecco, the sparkling wine most closely tied to the Veneto region. Prosecco is grown mainly in Veneto (and nearby Friuli Venezia Giulia), and it’s typically made using the Charmat (tank) method, which preserves the fresh, fruity character that Glera imparts. The resulting wine is light, easy to drink, and often carries bright notes of apple, pear, and floral aromas, which are signature traits of Prosecco.

Vermentino is a white grape associated with other regions and styles, not Venetian sparkling wine. Sangiovese is a red grape mainly linked to Tuscany and its wines. Amarone is a rich red wine from Valpolicella made from dried grapes. None of these are the sparkling wine most people associate with the Veneto region, which is Prosecco.