The 2008 Rosso Piceno Piediprato is an attractive, mid-weight red. Sweet red cherries, minerals flowers and spices come together nicely in the glass. A lovely vein of minerality confers energy and vitality on the finish, where tar, licorice and subtle French oak add further complexity. This is a fairly accessible Piediprato that should drink well right out of the gate. The Piediprato is equal parts Montepulciano and Sangiovese. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2018. Saladini Pilastri makes a wide range of wines, but readers are best served focusing on the reds. Incredibly, all of those wines can be had for under $25 a bottle.Importers: The Charmer Sunbelt Group, NY, NY; tel. (212) 699-7021