COS, Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico 2021

Giusto Occhipinti of COS is a benchmark producer in the Vittoria appellation of Sicily, and certainly one of the most important and influential producers in all of Sicily if not Italy as a whole. The winery was founded in 1980 by three friends, Giambattista Cilia, Giusto Occhipinti, and Cirino Strano. The initials of their last names form the winery’s name.

60% Nero d’Avola, 40% Frappato di Vittoria. Estate grown. 25 year old vines.
Red clay soils with subalpine sands composed of limestone & silica. 230 meters elevation.

Spontaneous fermentation on the skins in concrete vats using indigenous yeasts. Aged in Slavonian oak botti for 18 months followed by 1 year in bottle before release.