Recommended

Below are 10 wines from Rueda, all of them verdejo varietals hovering in the neighborhood of 13 percent alcohol. They are listed in ascending order, according to price. More than half of them ring up at $11 or less. Floral and full of minerality, this organic wine was lemony and refreshing, and would make for a nice, light aperitif. $8

This one had ripe stone fruits, pleasantly tart citrus, minerality, anise and spice on the finish. $9

Tropical notes, pineapple, hay, melon and anise came together in this soft and spicy wine. $10

Ripe citrus and pineapple were complemented by other tropical fruits, minerality and a silky mouthfeel. $10

A great aperitif, this soft refreshing wine started with notes of lime and orange zest, and led to clean citrus and herbs with a long finish. $11

Full of tropical fruit, honey, caramel, peach and anise, this viscous, mouth-filling wine was tempered by bright acidity. $11

Lime zest, minerality, ripe pear and stone fruits were all present in this rich and luscious verdejo varietal. $14

Tropical fruits, citrus and floral notes gave way to minerality and a pleasing salinity in this one. $15

Notes of pineapple, peach, smoke and almond characterized this wine, which was full of vibrant acidity, many layers and a long finish. $16

Here, a melange of gooseberry, guava, melon and a soft mouthfeel led to a bright, lemony finish. $16

MICHAEL TERCHA/CHICAGO TRIBUNE Oro de Castilla Verdejo is a good option among Rueda wines. Expect tropical fruits, citrus and floral notes that give way to minerality and a pleasing salinity. The wines are from northwestern Spain in the Castile and Leon region.