COS ‘Pithos Rosso’ Nero d’Avola / Frappato 2023

Founded in 1980 by three friends: Giambattista Cilia, Cirino Strano, and Giusto Occhipinti — the winery’s name comes from their surnames. COS is the driving force behind Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily’s only DOCG, made from native Nero d’Avola and Frappato. Biodynamically farmed, and known for pioneering buried terracotta amphorae (pithoi) — around 150 vessels, one of Italy’s largest collections — for native-yeast fermentation and zero-addition aging. The benchmark natural-wine producer of Sicily, credited with rescuing Cerasuolo di Vittoria from near-extinction and popularising amphora winemaking well beyond its home region.