So much brightness here with sliced lime and some lemon zest. Plenty of minerally character, too. Medium and vivid. Crisp. Drink now.
It's not often that the prestigious Penin Guide, Spain's most highly regarded wine review compendium, gives 88 points to such an inexpensive wine, but Chaval is an extraordinary Bobal, Valencia's perfect summer red. Initial fermentation is long and slow ...
There's a dark-berry and olive aroma nuance to this. Full body, chewy yet soft-textured tannins and a dry and tight finish. Needs some time to soften. Already delicious, but better in two or three years.