Plantet
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Seibel 5455
Plantet is a red wine grape with signature aromas of raspberry, cherry, pepper note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Duras and De Chaunac.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on raspberry-cherry fruit with light spice.
- Check tannin as low and acidity as vivid.
Confidence signals
- Loire hybrid red profile
- Medium-plus acidity with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Loire Valley · Anjou · Southwest France
- Classic styles: Historic French hybrid red with bright acidity and light-to-medium structure · Early-drinking red often served fresh with charcuterie-style foods
Common questions
Is Plantet a red or white grape variety?
Plantet is a red wine grape variety.
What does Plantet smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Plantet include raspberry, cherry and pepper note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Plantet?
Documented tells for Plantet: Anchor on raspberry-cherry fruit with light spice. and Check tannin as low and acidity as vivid..
What is Plantet most often confused with in blind tasting?
Plantet is most commonly confused with Duras, De Chaunac and Chancellor. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Plantet grown?
Classic regions for Plantet include Loire Valley, Anjou and Southwest France.