Corte Vetusto Tobala

Verdict

A reasonable mid-tier tobalá. Corte Vetusto's Mitla tobalá at 42% is commercial-friendly but underpowered, tobalá's aromatic character needs 45%+ to land, and Mitla village produces legitimately interesting tobalá when producers commit to the proof. Commercial proof applied to a village that deserves more. Consensus 4.0 is generous; we score 3.5. Banhez Tobalá outperforms for about the same price.

Tasting notes

Nose: Wildflower to open. Sweet smoke, ripe citrus underneath

Palate: Aromatic but underpowered at 42%

Finish: Long, floral

The bottom line

Banhez Tobalá outperforms at roughly the same price

Where to buy online

We found this bottle at 5 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.

• Flaviar – $90.99
• Wooden Cork – $139.99
• Saratoga Wine – $81
• Keg N Bottle – $149.99
• Caskers – $156