We are not generally accustomed to seeing Montepulciano and Sangiovese blended together. In the appellation of Rosso Piceno, the two go hand in hand. This example from Cocci Grifoni, possesses wonderful ‘could only be Italian’ aromatics in the shape of cherry, violet, truffles and a touch of mocha/dark chocolate.
With 5 years post-vintage, it is an elegant and compact wine, tannins fully resolved and silken in texture. This is very much ‘in the slot’ for current drinking and is perfectly suited to rustic Italian cuisine.
2010 TENUTA COCCI GRIFONI ROSSO PICENO SUPERIORE
Producer: Tenuta Cocci Grifoni
Variety: Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Vintage: 2010
Region: Abbruzzo, Italy
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 5 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Complex nose of dark cherry, violet, mocha/chocolate, earth and old wood. Dry, medium bodied, quite elegant and gentle. Tannins are fully resolved – very much in the zone for current drinking. Soft, supple and compact. Palate doesn’t quite have the excitement of the nose, but interesting nonetheless. Good wine for the money.
Score: 16/20
With 5 years post-vintage, it is an elegant and compact wine, tannins fully resolved and silken in texture. This is very much ‘in the slot’ for current drinking and is perfectly suited to rustic Italian cuisine.
2010 TENUTA COCCI GRIFONI ROSSO PICENO SUPERIORE
Producer: Tenuta Cocci Grifoni
Variety: Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Vintage: 2010
Region: Abbruzzo, Italy
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 5 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Complex nose of dark cherry, violet, mocha/chocolate, earth and old wood. Dry, medium bodied, quite elegant and gentle. Tannins are fully resolved – very much in the zone for current drinking. Soft, supple and compact. Palate doesn’t quite have the excitement of the nose, but interesting nonetheless. Good wine for the money.
Score: 16/20
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