Azienda Agricola COS

Pithos Rosso Vittoria Nero d'Avola Frappato

9.095 ratings
9.133 pro ratings
Vittoria, Sicily, Italy
Nero d'Avola, Frappato
Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Beef, Tomato-Based, Lamb, Venison, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Pork
Top Notes For
Kevin McCarthy

One of the most unique reds I've ever had. Sicilian and aged in clay vats, acidity is an understatement. However, it's balanced and produces brilliant tartness. Drinking this now is like me at age 6 eating sweet tarts

One of the most unique reds I've ever had. Sicilian and aged in clay vats, acidity is an understatement. However, it's balanced and produces brilliant tartness. Drinking this now is like me at age 6 eating sweet tarts

7 people found it helpfulDec 12th, 2014
Jonathan Troutman

Wine Blogger Jonathan Troutman

9.2

There's high toned acidity. And then there's this.

There's high toned acidity. And then there's this.

3 people found it helpfulNov 1st, 2014
Jules van Cruysen

Pure and focused, vibrant fruit. Intense.

Pure and focused, vibrant fruit. Intense.

Jan 31st, 2016
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

Brisk black cherry fruit, tobacco, charcoal, singed late autumn leaves.

Brisk black cherry fruit, tobacco, charcoal, singed late autumn leaves.

Sep 20th, 2015
Ed Thralls

Owner/Winemaker Thralls, Director Flowers Winery,

9.1

Joint venture between Occhipinti and her brother. Fantastic.

Joint venture between Occhipinti and her brother. Fantastic.

Jun 20th, 2015
Steven Gullo

Pure cherry fruit with anise, incense in the background.

Pure cherry fruit with anise, incense in the background.

May 29th, 2015
Aaron Keller

A little less funky this vintage, but the fruit is good and tart.

A little less funky this vintage, but the fruit is good and tart.

Apr 23rd, 2015
Faith Wells

Media Epoch Estate Wines

9.1

Frappato is seriously my new obsession!

Frappato is seriously my new obsession!

Feb 26th, 2015
Mike Lucia

Assistant Winemaker Copain Wines

9.2

Chill it! Refreshing, simple and vibrant. Even on a 90 degree day.

Chill it! Refreshing, simple and vibrant. Even on a 90 degree day.

Oct 3rd, 2014
John Wight

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

9.7

Omfg! I would love to see it in a few years!

Omfg! I would love to see it in a few years!

Oct 2nd, 2014