Azienda Agricola COS
Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Frappato Nero d'Avola
Vittoria, Sicily, Italy
Opened and poured into a decanter immediately prior to service. The 2017 “Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico” pours a deep, slightly hazy ruby color with a translucent core. Medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of funky strawberries (leaves and all), dark cherries, forest floor, horse blanket (yes, there is a kiss of brettanomyces), some dried herbs, and some light spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is medium+, tart and slightly savory. A lovely wine with character and Sicilian charm. Drinking well now with a short decant and should continue to do so through 2030 with ease.
Opened and poured into a decanter immediately prior to service. The 2017 “Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico” pours a deep, slightly hazy ruby color with a translucent core. Medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of funky strawberries (leaves and all), dark cherries, forest floor, horse blanket (yes, there is a kiss of brettanomyces), some dried herbs, and some light spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is medium+, tart and slightly savory. A lovely wine with character and Sicilian charm. Drinking well now with a short decant and should continue to do so through 2030 with ease.
Nov 8th, 2023I love these wines that are most definitely not playing to the masses. Medium garnet with a wide brim. The nose is highly attractive fresh out of the gate. A ridiculous amount of fruit here with blackberries, black cherries, and strawberries. Eucalyptus and smoke. Herbs and spice. Beautiful earth and foresty goodness with the suggestion of funk. Terrific aromas.
COS uses clay amphorae for storage and biodynamic viticulture to produce wines as naturally as possible. 60% Nero d’Avola, 40% Frappato di Vittoria. This is all about the terroir, it’s a glorious wine that truly speaks of a place and is driven by that. The acid is nice and vibrant and the tannins round. Plenty more fruit to be found on the palate with red and black fruits. More dusty earth, leather, and stones. A long finish that leaves you wanting more. And my friends, you do want more.
I love these wines that are most definitely not playing to the masses. Medium garnet with a wide brim. The nose is highly attractive fresh out of the gate. A ridiculous amount of fruit here with blackberries, black cherries, and strawberries. Eucalyptus and smoke. Herbs and spice. Beautiful earth and foresty goodness with the suggestion of funk. Terrific aromas.
COS uses clay amphorae for storage and biodynamic viticulture to produce wines as naturally as possible. 60% Nero d’Avola, 40% Frappato di Vittoria. This is all about the terroir, it’s a glorious wine that truly speaks of a place and is driven by that. The acid is nice and vibrant and the tannins round. Plenty more fruit to be found on the palate with red and black fruits. More dusty earth, leather, and stones. A long finish that leaves you wanting more. And my friends, you do want more.
This is consistently good, but the Terre Siciliano bottlings are better. Made a good beef stew to go with it though.
This is consistently good, but the Terre Siciliano bottlings are better. Made a good beef stew to go with it though.
Sep 5th, 2022
Always love when something is what it should be. Delicious, great balance. Rounding out Sicilian/Indian night with a bang
Always love when something is what it should be. Delicious, great balance. Rounding out Sicilian/Indian night with a bang
Jul 16th, 2022Delicious Nero D'avola blend. Definitely recommend with pizza and medium heavy fare.
Delicious Nero D'avola blend. Definitely recommend with pizza and medium heavy fare.
Jun 11th, 2022Classy wine from reliable producer. Pronounced hard candy note, with underlying dusty element.
Classy wine from reliable producer. Pronounced hard candy note, with underlying dusty element.
May 8th, 2022
I love frappato when it’s well made. Easy to drink, full flavored, without any syrupee texture and flavour. Perfect with my pizza.
I love frappato when it’s well made. Easy to drink, full flavored, without any syrupee texture and flavour. Perfect with my pizza.
Feb 27th, 2022Surprisingly soft, easy drinking. It let the food gets the attention, which, sometime, is what we need. Finished the bottle in a second.
Surprisingly soft, easy drinking. It let the food gets the attention, which, sometime, is what we need. Finished the bottle in a second.
Dec 16th, 2021