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Planetes Carinyena Blanca

Família Nin-Ortiz

Planetes Carinyena Blanca Bottle
Appellation
Priorat
Variety
Carinyena Blanca
Age of Vines
10
Farming
Certified organic and biodynamic
Soil
Schist
Altitude
350 meters
Fermentation
Hand harvested, crushed, 2 day maceration on the skins and stems, gentle pressing, natural yeast fermentation in neutral 300L French oak barrels
Aging
7 months in neutral 300L French oak barrels, vegan

Overview

When Carles Ortiz first replanted Planetes in 1988, he chose the lower slopes of this site for Cabernet Sauvignon. Unhappy with the results, he and Ester regrafted these vines to a massale selection of Carinyena from their vines in Mas d’En Caçador. In the following years, and much to their surprise, six of the newly grafted vines mutated into Carinyena Blanca. Recognizing the potential for the variety in the warm, dry climate of the Priorat, they continued to graft this selection and some additional massale selections of Carignan Blanc from the south of France. Now this lower section of Planetes totals 0.9 hectares. Starting in 2018, Carinyena Blanca has been authorized to carry the DOQ of Priorat.

Ratings & Reviews

93

2022 Planetes Carinyena Blanca

Source: WA

94

2021 Planetes Carinyena Blanca

Source: WA

95

2020 Planetes Carinyena Blanca

Source: WA

94+

2019 Planetes Carinyena Blanca

Source: WA

94

2018 Planetes Carinyena Blanca

Source: WA

92

2017 Planetes Carinyena Blanca

Source: WA

93

2016 Planetes Carinyena Blanca

Source: WA

92

2015 Planetes Carinyena Blanca

Source: WA

93

2014 Planetes Carinyena Blanca

Source: WA

Catalunya, Spain
  • Location
    Catalunya, Spain
  • Appellation
    Priorat
  • Proprietor
    Ester Nin & Carles Ortiz
  • Winemaker
    Ester Nin
  • Size / Elevation
    13 hectares / 400–650 meters

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