Planta Nova
White wine grape variety
Also known as Tardana, Tortozón, Coma, Pansa Nova, VIVC 9543
Planta Nova is a white wine grape with signature aromas of white flower, pear, quince. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Airen and Macabeo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Start with white flower, pear, and quince rather than a grapey Muscat perfume or bitter Verdejo herb drive.
- Confirm a pale-to-medium white with medium-plus acidity, low tannin, medium body, and medium alcohol.
Confidence signals
- Levant white flower–pear–quince profile with fennel–anise lift and no overt Muscat perfume.
- A dry medium-bodied white whose medium-plus acidity is fresher than Airén or Cayetana Blanca, without Verdejo's bitter-herb drive.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Spain / Castilla-La Mancha / Manchuela / Villatoya · Spain / Valencia / Venta del Moro · Spain / Valencia / Utiel-Requena · Spain / Valencia / DO Valencia
- Classic styles: Manchuela Tardana (Planta Nova): white flower–pear–quince with medium-plus acid and a late-ripening Mediterranean white frame — Bodegas Gratias Sol 100% Tardana benchmark · Interior Valencia Tardana: floral white fruit, fennel–anise lift, citrus peel and green quince — Casa Lo Alto LoAlto Tardana 100% benchmark
Common questions
Is Planta Nova a red or white grape variety?
Planta Nova is a white wine grape variety.
What does Planta Nova smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Planta Nova include white flower, pear and quince. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Planta Nova?
Documented tells for Planta Nova: Start with white flower, pear, and quince rather than a grapey Muscat perfume or bitter Verdejo her… and Confirm a pale-to-medium white with medium-plus acidity, low tannin, medium body, and medium alcoho….
What is Planta Nova most often confused with in blind tasting?
Planta Nova is most commonly confused with Airen, Macabeo and Verdejo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Planta Nova grown?
Classic regions for Planta Nova include Spain / Castilla-La Mancha / Manchuela / Villatoya, Spain / Valencia / Venta del Moro, Spain / Valencia / Utiel-Requena and Spain / Valencia / DO Valencia.