COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Nero d'Avola, Frappato
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola COS
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Azienda Agricola COS was founded in 1980 by Giambattista Cilia, Cirino Strano, and Giusto Occhipinti. The acronym of their surnames gave birth to the winery's name. Located in the far south of Sicily near Vittoria, COS has been a pioneering force in biodynamic and natural winemaking in Italy. They are famous for resurrecting ancient winemaking techniques, particularly the use of clay amphorae (pithoi) for fermentation and aging. This Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico represents the historical heart of the estate, showcasing the unique terroir of red sands and limestone in Sicily's only DOCG region.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
COS was founded by three architecture students who decided to make wine as a summer project in 1980.
Fact 02
Cerasuolo di Vittoria is Sicily's first and only DOCG appellation, established in 2005.
Fact 03
Co-founder Giusto Occhipinti is the uncle of Arianna Occhipinti, another world-famous Sicilian natural winemaker.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The wine is a classic blend of 60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato. The grapes are harvested by hand from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards. Fermentation takes place spontaneously using indigenous yeasts in concrete vats, keeping contact with the skins to extract color and character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in concrete vats and large Slavonian oak casks (botti) for approximately 18 months, followed by additional refinement in the bottle. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur additions.
