COS's Pithos Rosso is a hand-harvested, 100% Nero d'Avola produced from 25 year old vines grown in the Sicilian hamlet of Bastonica. Wild fermented in concrete tanks before being matured for 7 months in amphorae (the ancient clay wine pots utilized by the Romans and Greeks) before finishing an additional 2-3 months in concrete and 3 months in bottle. The use of amphora intensifies the minerality and the sappy nature of Nero d'Avola without destroying the dark fruit and floral character of the wine. Azienda Agricola COS is undisputedly amongst the very best wineries in all of Sicily. Helmed by Giusto Occhipinti (Uncle and early teacher to Sicilian cult producer Arianna Occhipinti), COS was an early practitioner of organic and biodynamic viticulture on the island, and gained fame for showing Sicily's terroir and true potential for wine. These are wines with a true sense of place, transporting you to the black volcanic soils, the Mediterranean breezes and the sunshine of Sicily. 12.0% ABV
