You might not know the variety Frappato, but that's ok - this is the perfect intro! It's a hearty wine, yet one that shows freshness and zest as well. Red fruits, gravel, plenty of floral notes. Think Pinot Noir, but with a Sicilian attitude. Loads of redcurrant and cherry, charcoal and tang. Balanced between rich and fresh. Excellent drinking.

Established back in 1980, COS is a leading producer in the south of Italy. The winery is named after an acronym of the surnames of the founders - Giambattista Cilia, Giusto Occhipinti, and Cirino Strano. These days Occhipinti is the main man, and his family name is famous on the island and across the world of wine, thanks in most part to his high energy daughter Arianna, whose own winery is now a Sicilian legend. All the vines are farmed biodynamically, and have been since the winery started producing wine. These vines in the deep south of Sicily thrive in the hot, dry climate. Using a combination of clay amphora, concrete, and old, large oak barrels, Giusto mainlines the unique character of his site into a fascinating collection of fresh, complex reds and extraordinary skin contact amber wines. These are natural wines of rare complexity and energy, and rightfully some of the most respected in the region today!