Tenuta Cocci Grifoni "Vigna Messieri" Rosso Piceno Superiore
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About this product
A Classic Blend, Elevated to a Masterpiece.
Vigna Messieri is more than a flagship red from Cocci Grifoni — it is the winery’s proud interpretation of the Marche’s most traditional blend. Crafted from 60% Montepulciano and 40% Sangiovese, this Rosso Piceno Superiore comes from carefully selected parcels in the Messieri vineyard, a site long revered for its soils and natural balance of sun exposure.
The hills of Offida give Montepulciano its deep colour and supple power, while Sangiovese contributes elegance, freshness, and lifted aromatics. Together, they form a wine that is both structured and graceful — a perfect expression of Marche’s dual heritage: rustic heart and refined soul. With ageing in large oak casks, Vigna Messieri develops depth and harmony without losing its lively fruit.
For those in Ireland discovering beyond Chianti and Barolo, this is a wine that offers the same Italian sophistication but with its own distinct character — rich, generous, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Why we love it:
We love Vigna Messieri because it is a wine of balance — where Montepulciano’s dark fruit, plum, and spice are lifted by Sangiovese’s cherry brightness and savoury elegance. The oak ageing adds whispers of vanilla, sweet tobacco, and cedar, without overpowering the fruit. It’s a wine that feels indulgent yet approachable, a bottle that works just as beautifully with a hearty weekend dinner as it does when poured for friends on a special occasion. In Ireland, it shines at the table — warming, food-friendly, and effortlessly stylish.
Country of origin
Italy
Region/Appellation
Piceno DOC
Grape variety
- Montepulciano
- Sangiovese
Tasting notes
Colour
Deep ruby red with garnet highlights, promising richness and maturity.
Nose
Fragrant with ripe cherries, black plums, violets, and wild herbs, layered with subtle hints of spice, leather, and cedar from oak maturation.
Palate
Full and rounded, with juicy dark fruit at the core. Black cherry, plum, and blackberry unfold into savoury notes of tobacco and dried herbs, framed by supple tannins and a long, warming finish. A wine of power and elegance in equal measure.
Food pairing
- Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic – the structure of the wine mirrors the richness of the meat
- Mature cheeses like Pecorino or aged Cheddar – salty intensity pairs perfectly with dark fruit
- Hearty ragù or tomato-based pasta – the acidity of Sangiovese keeps the pairing fresh
- Grilled steak or venison – bold flavours meet the wine’s savoury complexity
- An evening by the fire – simply sip and let it unfold on its own
Size, cl
75
ABV, %
14.0
About the producer
For four generations, Tenuta Cocci Grifoni has been a pioneer in the Marche, safeguarding indigenous grapes while elevating regional classics to international recognition. With Vigna Messieri, the estate honours its historical roots — producing a Rosso Piceno Superiore that has stood as a benchmark since the early 1980s. This wine is proof that, in the hands of Cocci Grifoni, tradition is never static; it is continuously refined, polished, and shared with the world. Today, it remains one of the most distinctive red wines from the Marche, highly appreciated by wine lovers in Ireland seeking authenticity and depth.