Planta Nova is a white grape variety, with its roots in Utiel-Requena, Spain.
The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to lemon, citrus and green apple.
It is planted most seriously in Utiel-Requena.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for high altitude.
It blends readily with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Macabeo and Merseguera.
On other labels it goes by Tardana and Coma.
At the table it suits warm salad with grilled summer vegetables, seared scallops and spanish paella.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Tardana, Coma.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodega Cueva by Mariano 'Super Tack', Valencia, Spain
- Bodegas Vibe 'Parsimonia' Tardana, Utiel-Requena, Spain
- Casa Lo Alto Loalto' Tardana, Valencia, Spain
Planta Nova: common questions
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Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.