COS - Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico 2022

Giusto Occhipinti of COS is a benchmark producer in the Vittoria appellation of Sicily, and certainly one of the most important, 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.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria is a red wine made from a blend of Frappato and Nero D’Avola in accordance with the governing rules of the D.O.C.G. The wine is made in a large area in the province of Ragusa and in part of the provinces of both Caltanissetta and Catania, ancient areas where viticulture has long thrived as is evident from documents dating back to the Third Century B.C. Cerasuolo di Vittoria as a type of wine dates back to the founding of the city of Vittoria, in 1607. The area received Denominazione d’Origine Controllata (D.O.C.) status in 1974, and D.O.C.G status in 2005, the only one in Sicily.

COS has been working with Cerasuolo for 30 years and are very proud of this tradition. 

Aged in Slavonian barrels and bottle.

"A blend of 60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato, the organic COS 2022 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico sees cement only to achieve a silky, mid-weight texture. Kicked off with a spontaneous fermentation, it reveals fresh aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, almond, wild herb and crushed stone. The vineyards are characterized by sandy limestone soils that are unique to this part of Sicily." - 92 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Producer: COS

Country: Italy

Region: Sicily

Varietal: Nero d'Avola, Frappato

Appellation: Vittoria Rosso

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml