Fresh smelling, with notes of green melon, apple, honey and minerals. It’s more simple than complex, with crisp apple and orange flavors and then a chunky, slightly pithy finish. For under $15 this is good, casual Albarino that won’t steer you wrong. ——M.S.(12/15/2010)—— 87

Montecillo’s first effort with Albarino is perfectly crisp and pleasant. The nose offers pure citrus and tropical fruit, the feel is even and balanced, and the flavors are dry and veer toward apple and green melon. Long on the finish and nicely integrated; one of the best under-$15 Albarinos going. Imported by Underdog Wine Merchants.——M.S.(10/1/2009)—— 88