Hints of oak lend a sweet, spicy element to this red's macerated cherry and plum flavors. Firms up, with an astringent feel on the finish. Drink now through 2024. 500 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Rosso di Montalcino Select to Add

This aromatic, firm red exhibits wild rosemary, thyme, cherry and licorice flavors. Moderate length. Drink now. 416 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Rosso di Montalcino Select to Add

There is a sweetness to this red, with ripe cherry, licorice, leather and saline flavors. Firm, tightening up on the finish and showing spice accents. Drink now through 2020. 400 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Rosso di Montalcino Select to Add

The 2008 Rosso di Montalcino may well turn out to be one of the finest Rossos of the vintage. Perfumed red cherries, tobacco, licorice and cedar are some the nuances that flow from this elegant wine. Stylistically, the 2008 is one of the more slender vintages of the Rosso here, but the balance, harmony and poise are all first-rate. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. This is a fabulous set of new releases from Sassetti that readers will absolutely not want to miss. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119