This is a nicely balanced wine that ages in cement tank only and shows immediate freshness. The bouquet on the Podere Castorani 2018 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cadetto offers dark fruit nuances that are interwoven with grilled herb and freshly tilled soil. What stands out is the energy and life in this wine, which has a 50,000-bottle release.

Candied cherries, sweet rose and hints of fresh mint make the 2018 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cadetto a total pleasure on the nose. This is a juicy and round effort with vividly ripe red fruits, notes of licorice and spice that find balance through a core of vibrant acidity. The Cadetto cleans up nicely with just a hint of subtle tannin that helps to create a pleasantly dry sensation through the finale. While a bit extroverted, the 2018 is quite easy to like.

Gentle coral pink in the glass, this is a delicate Cerasuolo that offers flavors of white cherry and blood orange. A bit of lemon pith zing hits the finish, offering a pleasing end to a simplistic wine.