Azienda Agricola COS

Maldafrica Terre Siciliane Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

9.219 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Sicily, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Kyle Doucet-Walter

Black current, black cherry, plum, leather, gingerbread. Shoe polish @Matt Wilson definitely there now. Even more interesting on the palate. It's dry but kind of like somebody sprinkled it with sugar, just enough to draw out the fruitiness. The tannins are high and so is the acidity and the finish takes it's time. This wine knows what's it got and is flaunting the shit out of it.

Black current, black cherry, plum, leather, gingerbread. Shoe polish @Matt Wilson definitely there now. Even more interesting on the palate. It's dry but kind of like somebody sprinkled it with sugar, just enough to draw out the fruitiness. The tannins are high and so is the acidity and the finish takes it's time. This wine knows what's it got and is flaunting the shit out of it.

2 people found it helpfulDec 31st, 2014
Matt Wilson

Stunning. Punching well above its weight. Step right up, take a swirl, find a new aroma. Blackberries, cherries, plums and currants. Oregano, leather, shoe polish and cinnamon. Acidity? Check!, Tannin? Check! A baby at 4 years. Going to get another bottle or 2.. I'll see you guys in 10 to 15 years.... wow

Stunning. Punching well above its weight. Step right up, take a swirl, find a new aroma. Blackberries, cherries, plums and currants. Oregano, leather, shoe polish and cinnamon. Acidity? Check!, Tannin? Check! A baby at 4 years. Going to get another bottle or 2.. I'll see you guys in 10 to 15 years.... wow

1 person found it helpfulDec 27th, 2014
Daron Watson

cassis, black cherry & plum ~ herbs, tobacco, leather & a touch of baking spices ~ simultaneously is soft from tannins yet has acidity with salinity ~ you want to take your time enjoying this one!

cassis, black cherry & plum ~ herbs, tobacco, leather & a touch of baking spices ~ simultaneously is soft from tannins yet has acidity with salinity ~ you want to take your time enjoying this one!

Feb 5th, 2017
Daron Watson

wonderful perfume, but slightly confectionery ~ unique expression of the varietals

wonderful perfume, but slightly confectionery ~ unique expression of the varietals

Jan 11th, 2015
Izek Jasper

2010

2010

Aug 7th, 2014
LM Segal

'10. Maldafrica was inspired by an early '80s visit by COS cofounder to Haut-Brion. A truly different 50-50 Cab-Merlot with the house style that crosses elegance with a good kind of rusticity. Giusto Occhipinti (above) was also a phenomenal host and the best kind of Bon Vivant. Seek him out, as the COS story is as inspirational as this very, very yummy and distinctive wine. Like Gulfi, making Sicily among the hotbeds of cool new wines in Europe. COS winemaker's tasting @noragrey. Kudos to Theo and Oenopole!

'10. Maldafrica was inspired by an early '80s visit by COS cofounder to Haut-Brion. A truly different 50-50 Cab-Merlot with the house style that crosses elegance with a good kind of rusticity. Giusto Occhipinti (above) was also a phenomenal host and the best kind of Bon Vivant. Seek him out, as the COS story is as inspirational as this very, very yummy and distinctive wine. Like Gulfi, making Sicily among the hotbeds of cool new wines in Europe. COS winemaker's tasting @noragrey. Kudos to Theo and Oenopole!

Apr 17th, 2015
pascal cremers

Corked :-(

Corked :-(

Jan 29th, 2021
Mike D'Angelo

Mike had this 10 years ago

Mike had this 10 years ago

Oct 13th, 2014
Paul Truszkowski aka Vinophil

Paul had this 11 years ago

Paul had this 11 years ago

Dec 20th, 2013
Nico Sciackitano

Sommelier/Cellar Occhipinti

8.6

Nico had this 11 years ago

Nico had this 11 years ago

Nov 18th, 2013