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2 Reviews RED WINES Il Grifone Offida Rosso DOC 2001 page 4 - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 2004: page 5/6 - The Wine Advocate page 7 - Gambero Rosso Vini d'italia 2012 page 26 - "Duemilavini 2011" by AIS Roma (Italian Sommeliers Association, Rome) 2006: page 8 - Gambero Rosso "Vini d'italia 2013" page 31 - International Wine Challenge, London page 32 - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles page 34 - AWC Vienna Le Torri Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC 2005: page 9 - International Wine Cellar page 9/10 - The Wine Advocate 2006: page 11 - The Wine Advocate 2007: page 7 - Gambero Rosso "Vini d'italia 2012 page 12 Wine Spectator 2013's 100 Outstanding Values page 26 - "Duemilavini 2011" by Ais Roma (Italian Sommeliers Association, Rome) 2008: page 13 - "Duemilavini 2014" by Ais Roma (Italian Sommeliers Association, Rome) page 14 Merano Wine Festival page 28 - Gambero Rosso "Vini d'italia 2014 page 33 - Berliner Wein Trophy Rubinio Rosso Piceno DOC 2010: page 7 - Gambero Rosso "Vini d'italia 2012 Tellus Marche Rosso IGT 2008: page 15 - International Wine Cellar 2009: page 5/6 - The Wine Advocate page 16/17 - Wine & Spirits

3 Reviews Vigna Messieri Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC 2006: page 18/19 - Taste Italia 2007: page 13 - "Duemilavini 2014" by Ais Roma (Italian Sommeliers Association, Rome) page 28 - Gambero Rosso "Vini d'italia 2014 page 32 - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles page 33 - Berliner Wein Trophy page 34 - AWC Vienna WHITE WINES Colle Vecchio Offida Pecorino DOC 2004: page 21 - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 2006: page 22 - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 2007: page 23 - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 2008: page 24 - International Wine Cellar 2009: page 25 - Wine Enthusiast Magazine page 5/6 - The Wine Advocate page 7 - Gambero Rosso "Vini d'italia 2012 page 20 - Taste Italia 2010: page 8 - Gambero Rosso "Vini d'italia 2013" page 26 - "Duemilavini 2011" by Ais Roma (Italian Sommeliers Association, Rome) Colle Vecchio Offida Pecorino DOCG 2011: page 14 Merano Wine Festival page 27 Guida ai Migliori Vini d'italia D'Agata Comparini 2014 page 31 - International Wine Challenge, London 2012: page 13 - "Duemilavini 2014" by Ais Roma (Italian Sommeliers Association, Rome) page 28 - Gambero Rosso "Vini d'italia 2014 page 29 Wine Spectator, Italian new releases

4 Tenuta Cocci Grifoni 2001 Il Grifone Red (Offida Rosso) - Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide 91 POINTS Tenuta Cocci Grifoni 2001 Il Grifone Red (Offida Rosso) Price: $49 Designation: Il Grifone Varietal: Red Blend Appellation: Offida Rosso, Central Italy, Italy Winery: Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Alcohol: 13.5% Bottle Size: 750 ml Category: Red Importer: Empson (USA) Ltd To Web: 10/1/2006 ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Buy Now Add your Review Expert Reviews (10/1/2006) 91 by Michael Schachner An excellent vintage for Il Grifone, which is a blend of 80% Montepulciano and 20% Cab Sauvignon. The nose is slightly leathery, with hints of crude oil, dark berry and toast. It s tight in the mouth, but serious, with tannins as well as ripe, complex plum and berry flavors. Should be great with grilled meats and the like. Imported by Empson (USA) Ltd.

5 data - date rivista - magazine Settembre - September / 2011 The Wine Advocate Exploring the Best of Central and Southern Italy My tastings of central and southern Italy were the largest and broadest I have ever done. I found a number of properties that were new to me, but also tasted a huge number of wines that left a lot to be desired. Times are tough; there is no doubt about that. Demand in many markets remains weak while the shrinking power of the US dollar has begun to eat into margins in a big way. It appears that many wineries are making the choice to compete on price and are willing to sacrifice quality in the process. Given the nature of the times, it s hard to be too critical of cashconstrained wineries struggling to survive, but the simple fact is that many wines are falling out of the range where they are truly interesting. Make no mistake about it, given the enormous amount of great wine being produced virtually everywhere in the world today, that is exactly what is on the line. I continue to be convinced the regions of the south and center have virtually unlimited potential, but winemakers have to be willing to make the necessary sacrifices in order to compete on the global stage. Where producers remain diligent and focused on quality, the wines are compelling. At their best, the wines of center and south offer an amazing range of diversity and value. On a more positive note, the most exciting region this year is the Marche, where I was truly blown away by the sheer diversity and pure beauty of what I tasted. Campania has a superb vintage with the 2010 whites, many of which are exceptional. Puglia remains my favorite region for deep value, which I define as wines in the point range that can be had for $10-$12 a bottle or less. Primitivo and Negroamaro are varieties perfectly suited to delicious, everyday wines. The same is true with Montepulciano in Abruzzo. Quality is more irregular, but the best wines are well worth seeking out. Throughout the center and south there is an increasing use of stainless steel (and occasionally cement) for entry-level wines, which allows the character and fruit of these indigenous grapes to express their unique personalities. There are plenty of other terrific wines to explore in this article, but they are more driven by grower than by region. For more on the many native grapes of the center and south readers may want to consult my introduction in Issue 189, while thumbnail summaries of the regions are available in the introduction to Issue 182. The Marche One of the lasting memories of my childhood is Verdicchio in the green fish-shaped bottle. How things have changed since then! Today the Marche produces a dazzling array of world-class whites and reds. Because of its less than illustrious past, Verdicchio is often mistakenly overlooked in serious discussions of the best Italian wines. The reality is that Veridicchio is one of Italy s most versatile whites. In Matelica Verdicchio can be lush and generous, but without losing minerality, while in Jesi the wines are tighter and more focused. Verdicchio is most often vinified in steel and meant to be drunk young. A handful of producers are experimenting with slightly later harvests, aging in oak and/or extended bottle aging. The very finest Verdicchios have an uncanny ability to age gracefully for years. The Marche s main red varieties are Montepulciano and Sangiovese, two grapes that are also highly complementary when blended. Rosso Conero and Rosso Piceno, both based on Montepulciano, are the two most important appellations, but there are also a number of exciting wines being made from international varieties. Over the last few years a number of lesser known native grapes including the white Pecorino and the red Lacrima di Morro d Alba have been rediscovered, often with great success. Campania Campania is another region full of distinctive wines. The best 2010 whites are gorgeous, with less overt radiance but more minerality than the 2009s. It is a style that seems more inherently well-suited to the cold microclimates that yield virtually all of the region s top wines. The 2009 reds are less successful as a whole. It is an open, approachable vintage with modest structure for nearly all of Campania s reds from the entry-level bottlings all the way up to the superstars, including Terra di Lavoro and Montevetrano, two of the most highly anticipated releases each year. The entry and mid-level reds, which are often unoaked, remain an excellent source of varietal typicity and value.

6 Finding Value in Central and Southern Italy On the subject of value, I have decided to incorporate our coverage of value-priced wines into the respective regional reports in order to give readers access to budget-friendly wines throughout the year rather than in one concentrated article. Central and southern Italy remains an excellent source for reasonably priced whites and reds across all regions and grape varieties. The breadth of choice is truly staggering. Because the center and south are still young oenological regions (from a modern-day standpoint) I often find the entry-level wines are just as enjoyable (if not more so) than many estates s top wines, which frequently fall prey to the desire to do too much. Italy s DOCGs Readers have likely grown up with the concept that Italy s most important wines fall under the DOCG denomination. The DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita, which means a wine comes from a geographically delineated area and that quality is Guaranteed through a series of pre-bottling tastings. This last point is especially critical as it separates DOCG from DOC. Brunello di Montalcino was the first wine to be awarded DOCG status in It was followed by Barolo, Barbaresco, Chianti Classico and a number of important wines, mostly reds. Today s list of DOCGs tops 60 appellations. Frascati and Montecucco are two of the newest members of this once-elite club. If you have begun to laugh, you are not alone. I have nothing against Frascati or Montecucco but to even think about discussing these wines in the same breath as Italy s truly great wines is patently absurd. Even worse, it cheapens the supposed value of that label to an enormous degree. By expanding the number of wines with DOCG status to the current level, government authorities, in their infinite wisdom, have totally eroded any value the classification may have had. I am sure a few more bottles of Frascati and Montecucco will be sold now that the wines are DOCGs, but that will do nothing to increase Italy s prestige on the world stage. Sadly, it is consumers who suffer most, as Italy s already tangled mosaic of regional and wine hierarchies has become even more challenging to understand. Corresponding Wines Vintage Wine Tenuta Cocci Grifoni 2009 Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Pecorino DOC Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Marche Rosso "Tellus" IGT Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Offida Rosso "Il Grifone" DOC Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Rosso Piceno "Vigna Messieri" DOC Score Description Antonio Galloni 89 The 2009 Pecorino from Cocci Grifoni is elegant and refined from start to finish. It shows terrific energy in its white peaches, citrus and flowers. A crisp finish rounds things out in style. Anticipated maturity: The estate's 2009 Marche Rosso Tellus is a blend of 60% Montepulciano and 40% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine needs time in the glass to find its balance. Sweet red fruit, hard candy and sweet herbs are some of the notes that flow from this tasty, entry-level red. This is a relatively feminine style for the Marche, but it works. Anticipated maturity: The estate's 2004 Offida Rosso Il Grifone bursts from the glass with ripe dark fruit, tobacco and leather. Sensual and inviting, the Grifone is just starting to show the early signs of tertiary complexity, making it a very complete wine to enjoy now and over the next handful of years. Il Grifone is mostly Montepulciano with 20-25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: The 2006 Rosso Piceno Vigna Messieri is 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese. It shows serious power and depth in its dark fruit. Ideally the wine is paired with similarly hearty cuisines. Anticipated maturity:

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9 A D V A N C E D W I N E S E A R C H ( / S E A R C H / I N D E X. A D P ) 2005 Cocci Grifoni Le Torri Rosso Piceno Superiore Not Yet Rated Be the first to rate this wine Out of Stock Expert Ratings ST 89 RP 88 read the reviews M O R E A B O UT THI S W I N E Product Details Expert Reviews Member Ratings Explore Product Details 2005 Cocci Grifoni Le Torri Rosso Piceno Superiore Producer: Cocci Grifoni Style: Red Wine Grape Type: other red varietal Origin: Italy (/wine/origin/italy) Region: Other Italy Related Products Additional Vintages 2006 Cocci Grifoni Le Torri Rosso Piceno Superiore (/wine/product/ /2006-coccigrifoni-le-torri-rosso-piceno-superiore) Expert Reviews 89 Points International Wine Cellar, July/August 2009 ($17; a blend of 60% montepulciano and 40% sangiovese) Good full medium red. Pure, floral aromas of cherry and red plum. A mediumbodied wine made to provide immediate enjoyment, this blend displays sneaky concentration of pretty red fruit flavor complicated by peppery herbs. Finishes bright and clean, with zesty acids and polished tannins. Makes a very enjoyable glass of wine. 88 Points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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11 (/search/index.adp) A D V A N C E D W I N E S E A R C H ( / S E A R C H / I N D E X. A D P ) 2006 Cocci Grifoni Le Torri Rosso Piceno Superiore M O R E A B O UT THI S W I N E Product Details Expert Reviews Member Ratings Explore Product Details 2006 Cocci Grifoni Le Torri Rosso Piceno Superiore Producer: Cocci Grifoni Style: Red Wine Grape Type: other red varietal Origin: Italy (/wine/origin/italy) Region: Other Italy Related Products Additional Vintages 2005 Cocci Grifoni Le Torri Rosso Piceno Superiore (/wine/product/ /2005-coccigrifoni-le-torri-rosso-piceno-superiore) Other Wines from this Producer and Vintage Expert Reviews 88 Points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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15 2008 Cocci Grifoni Tellus Rosso Marche Not Yet Rated Be the first to rate this wine Out of Stock Expert Ratings ST 88 read the reviews M O R E A B O UT THI S W I N E Product Details Expert Reviews Member Ratings Explore Product Details 2008 Cocci Grifoni Tellus Rosso Marche Producer: Cocci Grifoni Style: Red Wine Grape Type: other red varietal Origin: Italy (/wine/origin/italy) Region: Other Italy Related Products Additional Vintages 2006 Cocci Grifoni Tellus Rosso Marche (/wine/product/ /2006- cocci-grifoni-tellus-rosso-marche) Other Wines from this Producer and Vintage Expert Reviews 88 Points International Wine Cellar, July/August 2009 ($13; a blend of montepulciano, cabernet sauvignon and merlot) Deep inky ruby. Rich, ripe black cherry, coffee and milk chocolate aromas are immensely appealing. At once juicy and creamy, with bright dark cherry, Oriental herb and mocha flavors. This is only moderately long, but its plump fruit, smooth texture and up-front, juicy personality make it a real crowd-pleaser.

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21 86 POINTS Tenuta Cocci Grifoni 2004 Podere Colle Vecchio White (Offida Pecorino) Price: $23 Designation: Podere Colle Vecchio Varietal: White Blend Appellation: Offida Pecorino, Central Italy, Italy Winery: Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Alcohol: 13.5% Bottle Size: 750 ml Category: White Importer: Empson (USA) Ltd In Magazine: 10/1/2006 Buy Now Add your Review Expert Reviews Related Wines by Monica Larner Another interesting wine made from an obscure indigenous grape, this white is very fragrant and rich with tones of grapefruit, yellow flowers, white powder, pear and melon. It has strong and attractive mineral characteristics in the mouth and ends on a bitter note. (10/1/2006) 86 Tenuta Cocci Grifoni

22 86 POINTS Tenuta Cocci Grifoni 2006 Colle Vecchio Pecorino (Offida Pecorino) Price: $24 Designation: Colle Vecchio Varietal: Pecorino, Italian White Appellation: Offida Pecorino, Central Italy, Italy Winery: Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Bottle Size: 750 ml Category: White Importer: Empson (USA) Ltd In Magazine: 12/1/2007 Buy Now Add your Review Expert Reviews Related Wines by Monica Larner Only a few producers import wines made with the Pecorino variety, and if you like fresh, light Italian whites they are definitely worth trying. This expression is redolent of fresh pear, honey and Golden Delicious apple and even has a slightly greenish hue within its pretty golden highlights. (12/1/2007) 86

23 87 POINTS Tenuta Cocci Grifoni 2007 Colle Vecchio Pecorino (Offida Pecorino) Price: $26 Designation: Colle Vecchio Varietal: Pecorino, Italian White Appellation: Offida Pecorino, Central Italy, Italy Winery: Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Alcohol: 14% Production: 3,080 cases Bottle Size: 750 ml Category: White Importer: Empson (USA) Ltd To Web: 3/1/2009 ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Buy Now Add your Review Expert Reviews by Monica Larner Colle Vecchio, made from the Pecorino grape variety, is ripe with personality and depth. The wine imparts aromas of stone fruit, orange peel and honey and delivers smooth texture and persistency. (3/1/2009) 87 Related Wines

24 2008 Cocci Grifoni Pecorino Colle Vecchio Offida M O R E A B O UT THI S W I N E Product Details Expert Reviews Member Ratings Explore Product Details 2008 Cocci Grifoni Pecorino Colle Vecchio Offida Producer: Cocci Grifoni Style: White Wine Grape Type: other white varietal Origin: Italy (/wine/origin/italy) Region: Other Italy Related Products Additional Vintages 2010 Cocci Grifoni Pecorino Colle Vecchio Offida (/wine/product/ /2010-coccigrifoni-pecorino-colle-vecchio-offida) 2007 Cocci Grifoni Pecorino Colle Vecchio Offida (/wine/product/ /2007-coccigrifoni-pecorino-colle-vecchio-offida) Other Wines from this Producer and Vintage Expert Reviews 90 Points International Wine Cellar, July/August 2009 ($24) Straw-yellow with strong green highlights. Lovely fresh nose redolent of white flowers, white stone fruits and dried herbs, nicely complicated by menthol and citrus nuances. Enters bright and fresh, with lively, harmonious acidity and a pretty mineral underpinning adding bounce to the citrus and yellow apple flavors. Finishes long, with a mouthwatering quality and a hint of mint. This is an outstanding example of Pecorino from an estate that has dedicated itself to native grapes like this one over the years (they have worked long and hard with passerina as well), as opposed simply to jumping on the native grapes bandwagon recently, as quite a few others have done in Italy.

25 86 POINTS Tenuta Cocci Grifoni 2009 Colle Vecchio Pecorino (Offida Pecorino) Price: $18 Designation: Colle Vecchio Varietal: Pecorino, Italian White Appellation: Offida Pecorino, Central Italy, Italy Winery: Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Alcohol: 13.5% Bottle Size: 750 ml Category: White Importer: Empson (USA) Ltd To Web: 3/1/2012 ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Buy Now Add your Review Expert Reviews Related Wines by Monica Larner There s a dry mineral note that helps propel this Pecorino-based white wine over the palate. That elegant, dusty tone is followed by stone fruit, melon and yellow rose. The nice thing about this wine is that it doesn t feel heavy or too rich. (3/1/2012) 86

26 OFFIDA PECORINO COLLE VECCHIO TENUTA COCCI GRIFONI Our Offida Pecorino DOC Colle Vecchio 2010 has been awarded the highest possible recognition in the Guida Ais [Italian sommeliers association] Bibenda Duemilavini 2012": the 5 grapes rating. We earned this rating, which fills us with pride, for the vintage of rather difficult times: Guido Cocci Grifoni, whom many of you have met, passed away in July 2010, a short time before the grape harvest.the loss of Guido thus left a void not only within his family, but also in the company. He founded the winery and, over the years, inspired its wines and re-discovered and promoted the Pecorino grape variety. AIS recognition highlights how Tenuta Cocci Grifoni was able to remain united and cohesive during these times of transition. The award therefore recognises those who, within and without the company, support our efforts through their work and their trust. We thank you all for having helped us build upon Guido Cocci Grifoni's teachings in such an outstanding fashion. We believe that close bonding and strong commitment can inspire remarkable actions. Only by adhering to fundamental values and to quality shall we obtain a top level product fully capable of meeting the challenges that the market puts before us. Diana Marchetti, Marilena Cocci Grifoni and Paola Cocci Grifoni

27 GUIDA AI MIGLIORI VINI D ITALIA D AGATA COMPARINI 2014 ATTESTATO di MERITO OFFIDA PECORINO COLLE VECCHIO 2011 TENUTA COCCI GRIFONI Ian Domenico D Agata CURATORE Michele Longo VICE-CURATORE Massimo Claudio Comparini CURATORE

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30 Awards "TENUTA COCCI GRIFONI" ON THE PODIUM OF INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITIONS In 2013, Tenuta Cocci Grifoni has gained excellent awards in four of the most respected wine competitions in the world, the International Wine Challenge held in London, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles held in Bratislava, the Berliner Wein Trophy held in Berlin and the AWC held in Vienna. These events are intended to obtain valid comparisons of wines by thousands of producers, from all over the world, year after year. The tasting panels are composed of Masters of Wine, journalists, sommelier, oenologists, wine buyers and importers. These leading wine professionals coming from various countries judge through a meticulous decision process. All the wines are evaluated in blind tastings. Receiving a medal from these competitions means to have deserved a quality certification of top level, benchmarking our wines through out the world. HERE ARE OUR AWARDS: International Wine Challenge, London, April 2013 Silver Medals: Colle Vecchio Offida Pecorino Docg, 2011 Il Grifone Offida Rosso Doc, 2006 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, May 2013 Silver Medals: Il Grifone Offida Rosso Doc, 2006 Vigna Messieri Rosso Piceno Superiore Doc, 2007 Berliner Wein Trophy, August 2013 Gold Medals: Le Torri Rosso Piceno Superiore Doc 2008 Vigna Messieri Rosso Piceno Superiore Doc, 2007 AWC Vienna, November 2013 Silver Medals: Il Grifone Offida Rosso Doc, 2006 Vigna Messieri Rosso Piceno Superiore Doc, 2007

31 data - date Aprile /April / 2013 SILVER Colle Vecchio 2011: "Rich, crisp acidity and beautiful textures. Classic Italian and an ideal accompaniment to meat and cheese" Il Grifone Offida Rosso From Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Il Grifone 2006: "Garnet rim, with a cigar box, minty, black fruit and cassis nose. Savoury evolved palate with good structure showing flavours of meat, stewed fruit and leather" SILVER Colle Vecchio Offida Pecorino From Tenuta Cocci Grifoni

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