Wines made from Planta nova grapes of Utiel-Requena
Discover the best wines made with Planta nova as a single variety or as a blend of Utiel-Requena.
More informations about the variety Planta nova
A very old indigenous grape variety that has been cultivated for a very long time in Spain, more precisely in the western region of Valencia, where it is practically no longer multiplied today. It is said to be the result of a natural cross between the heftakilo and the rojal tinta, which are both black varieties. Planta nova can still be found in Portugal, Argentina, South Africa, ... almost unknown in France. A long time ago it was also harvested as a table grape, which is no longer the case today.
More informations about the region of Valence
The wine region of Utiel-Requena is located in the region of Valence of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Hispano Suizas or the Domaine Bodegas 6º Elemento - Vino Sexto Elemento produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Utiel-Requena are Bobal, Tempranillo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Utiel-Requena often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, lime or licorice and sometimes also flavors of cream, nectarine or oil.
What are the typical flavors of the Planta nova grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Planta nova
- EarthPresent in 2% of Planta nova
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Planta nova
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Planta nova
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Planta nova
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Planta nova
- OakPresent in 1% of Planta nova
- FloralPresent in 1% of Planta nova
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Planta nova