cos nero d’ avola

COS Nero di Lupo 

region: vittoria, sicily
soil type: calcareous rock, limestone, clay, siliceous 
vinified in: cement
aged in: neutral barrel 

a few words:  the nero d'avola is hand-harvested, vinified in cement and aged in the cellar for 24 months. it is unfiltered which means it leaves behind a bit of sediment—pour slow and be careful when you get towards the end of the bottle.

tasting notes: this Nero is medium-bodied; earthy, peaty, has fresh red fruits and floral notes. eat it with grilled rabbit and seasonal vegetables 

 

meet the winemaker

Giusto Occhipinti
Giusto Occhipinti is the “0” in COS and is the uncle of Arianna Occhipinti (Occhipinti, by the way, means “painted eyes”). The estate was originally a dream shared amongst two other like-minded friends (or at that time, architecture students). They began their first production of authentic Sicilian wines in 1986. Arianna credits her uncle, Giusto, for influencing her and her natural winemaking approach in the field and in the cellar.