The inky/purple-colored 2000 Rosso Piceno Vigna Monteprandone is a full throttle effort. It lacks complexity, but it possesses pure, ripe black fruits intermixed with licorice, creosote, and earth. The tannin is refined for such a big wine. Drink this palate-staining Italian red over the next 3-4 years. An excellent value, this winery acquitted itself well in my tastings. This offering is a revelation for this backwater region of Italy.Importer: A Christopher Cannan Selection, various American importers including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300 and Diamond Wine Merchants, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897