Giambattista Cilia, Cirino Strano and Giusto Occhipinti established COS winery in 1980 using their initials for their brand name. The winery history goes back to the 1880s. They farm their vineyards organically and biodynamically. They were certified organic in 2007. With a goal of displaying transparency of the effect of the soil in the wine, Guisto uses 440-liter clay amphorae, neutral botti, and concrete tanks for extended skin contact and ageing. They make Sicily’s only DOCG wine, Cerasuolo di Vittoria from Nero d‘Avola and Frappato grapes. The rich black fruit flavors of the 2019 vintage are intense and concentrated, yet light bodied and mouthwatering finishing with chewy tannins. Enjoy it with a grilled steak.
COS, Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG (Sicily, Italy) 2019
By Rebecca Murphy