Pecorino and Passerina tasting at Tenuta Cocci Grifoni
Tenuta Cocci Grifoni is a member of The Grand Wine Tour: an Association of the finest wineries across Italy offering exclusive wine tastings, boutique hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants & unique activities dedicated to wine lovers and a luxury clientele. TGWT Mark of Excellence is the very first Italian certification of quality distinguishing high standards in wine tourism hospitality.
Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Winery has been making family wines since 1933. The winery is deeply embedded in the history of the Cocci Grifoni family and continues to be with the fourth-generation of Cocci Grifoni women leading the winery.
their entire 95-hectare estate is managed following two principle tenants of sustainability. Custodianship and Tradition. Under these principles, the estate is divided into vineyards, olive groves, wheat fields, and untouched woodland to protect biodiversity.
The vineyards are all organic and are planted with the Marche’s native grape varieties: Pecorino, Passerina, and Montelpulciano. It was greatly due to the passion and determination of Guido Cocchi Grifoni that the Pecorino variety was preserved as part of the Italian heritage of winemaking.
At Tenuta Cocci Grifoni you will have the chance to experience multiple and variegated options:
The Aperitif (every Wednesday at 4:30pm) Minimum of 2 guests. Duration: 2.5 hours.
Join us for a guided walk through the historical Messieri vineyard and then visit our cellar. The tasting includes a selection of three of our iconic wines: Colle Vecchio Offida DOCG Pecorino, Tarà Passerina Spumante Brut e Rosso Piceno DOC Superiore. Traditional and locally-sourced appetizers will be served during the tasting.
Lunch on the Panoramic Terrace (every Thursday at 1:00pm) Minimum of 2 guests. Duration: 2.5 hours.
This visit to the winery features a tour of the cellar, tasting three wines, and a four-course lunch on Tenuta Cocci Grifoni’s panoramic terrace. The wines are our sparkling Tarà Passerina Spumante Brut, Colle Vecchio Offida DOCG Pecorino and Vigna Messieri Rosso Piceno DOC Superiore or Il Grifone Offida DOCG Rosso. Locally-sourced and traditional dishes will be followed by moka coffee and anise liqueur.
Dinner on the Panoramic Terrace (every Friday at 7:00pm) Minimum of 4 guests. Duration: 2.5 hours.
After a tour of the Cocci Grifoni cellar, you will be served dinner on our panoramic terrace with a tasting of three wines from our historical vineyards. Locally-sourced and inspired by tradition, this four-course menu will delight your senses. It is complemented by moka coffee and anise liqueur.
The Picnic in the vineyards (every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 12:00am, from May to September only)
Minimum of 2 guests. Duration: 2 hours.
A picnic in the vineyard is the perfect setting for an intimate lunch and wine tasting. A special V’vitella carry bag, packed with sandwiches made with locally-sourced meats and cheeses as well as a bottle of Vigna Messieri Rosso Piceno DOC Superiore, will be provided along with blankets. Stroll through Tenuta Cocci Grifoni’s historical Messieri vineyard and discover where the wine in your bag comes from. The picnic experience is available weather permitting.
The Bird Trail (every Thursday at 9:30am or 3:00pm) Minimum of 10 guests. Duration: 3.5 hours.
This very special guided tour combines the wonders of our sustainable ecosystem with Tenuta Cocci Grifoni’s vineyards. Led by an ornithologist from LIPU, the walk traverses our vineyards and includes a tasting of three Estate Wines: Pecorino Tarà, Passerina San Basso and Rosso Piceno Superiore San Basso. Traditional and locally-sourced appetizers accompany the tasting. Reservation required at least one week in advance.
Painting and Wine (every Wednesday and Friday at 9:30am or 3:00pm) Minimum of 4 guests. Duration: 3.5 hours.
Unleash your creative side and be inspired to paint our sensational vineyard landscape en plein air. You and your fellow artists will paint and taste wine from our panoramic terrace. The tasting includes two of our iconic wines paired with locally-sourced and traditional appetizers. The patchwork landscape and wide-open skies will move you to create, while we set the perfect ambiance to do so. Please bring your own set of paints, easels and canvases. Reservation required at least one week in advance.
Countryside Cooking Class (every Friday at 3:30pm) Minimum of 4 guests. Duration: 4 hours.
Led by our wonderful Chef Rita, this cooking course gives participants a chance to learn how to make our traditional rural recipes. We will begin with a tour of Tenuta Cocci Grifoni’s wine cellar and a brief explanation of how our wine is made. The cooking class is held on our panoramic terrace and the recipes will be paired with Tenuta Cocci Grifoni DOC wines. Learn how to create our biscuits, Ciambellone cake or ravioli, farmer style and experience how local food and wine are connected to each other in the most delicious way. Reservation required at least one week in advance.