Description
In Short
A volcanic white from southeastern Sicily blending Insolia, Grillo, and Zibibbo, with bright citrus, stone fruit, and a saline mineral edge.
Quick Facts
- Region: Vittoria, southeastern Sicily
- Variety: Insolia, Grillo, Zibibbo
- Style: Crisp white, natural
- Best For: Aperitivo, seafood, casual dining
Why We Stock It
COS makes wines that taste like where they are from, and this blend is a clear expression of volcanic Sicily without heavy-handedness. The wine is bright and food-friendly at a fair price, the kind of bottle that works as well at a weeknight dinner as it does on its own.
Tasting Profile
A crisp, mineral white with herbal undertones and a distinctive volcanic character.
- Aroma: Bright citrus, white peach, subtle herbs
- Palate: Lemon, white peach, saline minerality, clean and precise
- Structure & Finish: Lean body, high acidity, persistent finish with volcanic salinity
Winemaking
A natural wine fermented with native yeasts and aged in a combination of stainless steel and amphora, a technique that lends texture without oak. The producer uses minimal sulfur at bottling.
Serving & Pairing
Serve chilled between 48 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit. No decanting needed. Drink it straight before dinner, or pair it with briny oysters and littlenecks, grilled branzino, or a simple pasta with clams and white wine. The wine's minerality and acidity cut through the salt and brininess of raw shellfish.
The Estate
COS is a small family winery in Vittoria, in the southeastern corner of Sicily, farming organically and working with natural winemaking methods. The producers are known for wines that prioritize the character of the place over winemaking technique.
Terroir
Vittoria sits on a high plateau in Sicily's southeastern corner, where volcanic soils, Mediterranean sun, and cooling breezes from the Iblean Mountains shape the wines. The blend of three local varieties is traditional here, each bringing acidity and minerality that speak to the volcanic bedrock beneath the vines.
