COS Frappato 2022
Italy, Sicily
Single Price:
£26.90
Mixed 6 Price:
£24.90
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Description
In a nutshell:
A lovely fresh and delicate medium-bodied red from the highly regarded COS winery in Sicily.
The lowdown:
Made entirely with Frappato a grape that's becoming increasingly popular in its native Sicily. This has vibrant red berry fruits lifted with hints of blossom and violets and is very light on the tannins making a superb summery red.
The Producer:
COS began in the early 1980s, founded by Giusto Occhipinti and two of his classmates. With very little money, they started making wine from grapes grown in their parents' vineyards. Initially, they tried using toasty oak and creating bold flavours with over-ripe Nero d'Avola. However, they soon realised this wasn't the path they wanted to take. So, they decided to change course, opting instead for concrete and amphorae. Their approach to winemaking shifted as well, moving away from modern techniques to a more hands-off, non-interventionist style. Today, COS is recognised as a leading figure in Sicily's biodynamic wine scene, producing wines known for their freshness and aromatic complexity. They use native yeasts and have always avoided chemicals in their vineyards.
When to drink:
Perfect slightly chilled with a picnic on sunny summer's day.
Biodynamic
A lovely fresh and delicate medium-bodied red from the highly regarded COS winery in Sicily.
The lowdown:
Made entirely with Frappato a grape that's becoming increasingly popular in its native Sicily. This has vibrant red berry fruits lifted with hints of blossom and violets and is very light on the tannins making a superb summery red.
The Producer:
COS began in the early 1980s, founded by Giusto Occhipinti and two of his classmates. With very little money, they started making wine from grapes grown in their parents' vineyards. Initially, they tried using toasty oak and creating bold flavours with over-ripe Nero d'Avola. However, they soon realised this wasn't the path they wanted to take. So, they decided to change course, opting instead for concrete and amphorae. Their approach to winemaking shifted as well, moving away from modern techniques to a more hands-off, non-interventionist style. Today, COS is recognised as a leading figure in Sicily's biodynamic wine scene, producing wines known for their freshness and aromatic complexity. They use native yeasts and have always avoided chemicals in their vineyards.
When to drink:
Perfect slightly chilled with a picnic on sunny summer's day.
Biodynamic
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