Exploring Italian Varietals: Part 1

A few days ago, I tried a Pecorino from the central Italian region of Le Marche produced by Saladini Pilastri. Saladini Pilastri is located in the beautiful Italian town of Spinetoli, and the history of the Count Saladini Pilastri dates all the way back to the year 1000. Agricultural activities for this noble family began [...]

Beat the heat with a light-bodied roses

The dog days of August have been biting early, but drinking these three chilled rose’ wines is one way to muzzle the heat. And the prices are cool, too. The 2011 Saladini Pilastri Rosato is refreshing and redeeming. Its pure sangiovese grapes are organically farmed on hillside vineyards in Italy’s Marche region. About a decade [...]

New York: Abboccato Ristorante’s “A taste of le marche” Wine Dinner

Now through July 15th, Abboccato Ristorante, Executive Chef Jim Botsacos, and Chef de Cuisine David Arias will celebrate the flavors of Italy’s central Adriatic coast, with a special “A Taste of Le Marche” four-course prix-fixe menu designed to highlight the authentic ingredients from the region. Perfect for summer, the menu focuses on delectable seafood dishes, [...]

Italian Wine of the Marche, Full of Passion and Pleasure

Imagine yourself in the beautiful Marche region of Italy, looking out over the glistening Adriatic sea. Evening comes and you wander down the path from your villa to a candlelit trattoria where you are offered a bottle wine from a local vineyard that is just a few kilometers away. Those were my thoughts as I [...]

Saladini Pilastri Rosso Piceno 2008

You might look at the long exotic-sounding name and think “Wow this must be a fancy schmancy expensive wine”. Except it wasn’t. For $8.99 this wine is a steal! Rosso Piceno is a red wine blend made from 70% Sangiovese and 30% Montepulciano, both which are the two most harvested native grape varieties in Italy. [...]

Drink of the Week: Saladini Pilastri 2009 Rosso Piceno

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Via Scoop.it – Wines and People Whether planning for a special holiday celebration or a casual weekday dinner, it is always great to find a way to save money on wine. That’s why each Wine Wednesday pick is a wine purchased for $10 or less. Today we are showcasing the Saladini Pilastri 2009 Rosso Piceno [...]