A soft, lightly fleshy white, with flavors of apricot, slivered almond and pink grapefruit pith, showing enough bright acidity for balance. Fresh and easy to enjoy. Drink now. 3,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Offida Select to Add

Salty and fresh, featuring crunchy pear, lemon zest and sliced almond notes. A light-bodied sipper, with a modest finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Offida Select to Add

Creamed apple, star fruit and almond skin notes mix in this fresh and balanced white. Drink now. 3,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Offida Select to Add

The 2010 Pecorino is an attractive, inviting white. It could use a little more varietal expression, but is quite pretty all the same. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013. Saladini Pilastri makes a wide range of delicious, value-priced wines. The reds in particular are worth note even if the 2009s aren't among the very finest wines I had had from the estate.Importers: Michelangelo Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 699-7021

The 2008 Pecorino reveals a touch more body and richness than the Falerio in its ripe yellow peaches, flowers and minerals. The intensity here carries all the way through to the round, generous finish. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. Saladini Pilastri is an excellent source for tasty, value-priced wines. The Marche remains one of Italy’s least-known regions, and that means readers can essentially drink everything up to this producer’s top wines without spending princely sums.Importers: Michelangelo Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 699-7021; The Charmer Sunbelt Group, NY, NY; tel. (212) 699-7021