The 1997 Rosso Piceno Vigna Piediprato Vino da Tavola (a 50-50 blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese) exhibits an attractive dark purple color in addition to dense, rich, sweet, supple fruit flavors reminiscent of blackberries, cherry jam, and cassis. Low in acidity, with evidence of toasty oak, this is a fat, hedonistically-styled wine to drink over the next 2-4 years. The consultant for this wine is Roberto Cipresso. Importer: A Christopher Cannan Selection, Europvin USA, Watertown, MA; tel. (617) 924-7620