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