The estate’s 2007 Rosso Piceno is an unqualified success. This soft-textured red caresses the palate with waves of ripe fruit, tobacco and spices. It offers remarkable balance at this level and must surely be one of Italy’s finest wines at this price point. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. I was very impressed with Saladini Pilastri, particularly considering that last year the wines were all over the place in terms of quality. The Marche remains one of the least-known regions in Italy, so readers can drink all the way up to the top bottlings here while spending less than $25 a bottle.Importer: Michelangelo Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 699-7021 Importer: The Charmer Sunbelt Group, NY, NY; tel. (212) 699-7021