Founded in 1980 by Giusto Occhipinti, Giambattista Cilia and Cirino Strano, COS is one of Sicily's most influential artisanal wineries and a pioneer of organic and biodynamic viticulture on the island. Based in Vittoria in southeastern Sicily, the estate has played a leading role in reviving the historic Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Sicily's only DOCG appellation. COS is renowned for minimal-intervention winemaking, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and ageing in traditional terracotta amphorae and large neutral oak casks, producing wines that express purity, freshness and their distinctive limestone and red sandy soils.

Grape Variety: 60% Nero d'Avola, 40% Frappato

Style: Medium-bodied, dry red wine

Viticulture: Certified organic and biodynamic farming

Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation followed by ageing in large Slavonian oak casks, preserving freshness and terroir expression.

Character: The 2019 vintage is vibrant and perfumed, combining the dark fruit and structure of Nero d'Avola with the floral lift and elegance of Frappato. It offers bright acidity, fine tannins and remarkable drinkability while possessing the balance to develop over the medium term.

" A beautifully expressive wine with aromas of rose, candied lilac, sour cherry and unripe plum. Fresh and energetic on the palate, with a distinctive mineral character that brings precision and definition to the vibrant red fruit. Recommended drinking: 2023–2028. " -- Wine Advocate , Monica Larner

" Intensely perfumed with cherries, flowers and a subtle mineral note. Medium-bodied with creamy, finely textured tannins, excellent balance and an elegant, lingering finish. " -- James Suckling

" Sourced from the estate's finest Bastonaca parcels, offering fragrant aromas of fresh and dried cherries. The palate delivers dark cherry, pomegranate and wild strawberry flavours with impressive freshness, gentle grip and exceptional energy, finishing long and vibrant. " --  Decanter, James Button

" A captivating bouquet of rose petals, wild strawberries, cloves and fresh mint. Silky and supple with lively acidity framing ripe cherry-berry fruit, finishing fresh with lingering notes of red liquorice and spice. " -- Vinous , Eric Guido