COS
Vittoria Rosso Delle Fontane - 2018
8.25 / 10

Type
Red Still, Dry
Producer
COS
Vintage
2018
Location
Italy, Vittoria DOC
Grapes
Nero d’Avola, Frappato
Alcohol
12.5
Sugar
3.2
Price
1256 UAH, 1467 UAH
Cellar
N/A

Producer

Azienda Agricola COS was founded in 1980 by three friends: Giambattista Cilia, Giusto Occhipinti, and Cirino Strano. The name is just an acronym of their family names (in case you didn’t notice). The trio is known for the transformation of Cerasuolo di Vittoria wine from DOC to DOCG level (the only one on the island), as their 2005 release was the first to bear the new designation.

COS started its adventure with biodynamic farming and neutral terracotta vases. In 2007 (after moving to a new location), they decided to get rid of all their oak barrels in favour of 150 huge amphoras.

Ratings

2023-04-21 - 8.25

It’s a wonderful Vittoria Rosso (hehe, someone stopped being Cerasuolo di Vittoria). Delicate, sophisticated and delicious. Dried cherries, red flowers, underbrush, raw meat, briar and warm spices. I love how every aroma is mindful of others, and nothing stands out. On the palate, it’s still too young. It has a medium-full body. It’s intense, juicy and well-balanced. Good potential. I’d love to open a bottle of this vintage in 5-10 years.