Featured at RoséFest 2026

COS Rosa di Lupo stood out at RoséFest because it felt unmistakably Sicilian from the first sip. Made biodynamically in Vittoria on the southeastern coast of Sicily, it brings together bright red fruit, dried herbs, blood orange, and a lightly earthy, volcanic character that feels more Mediterranean than polished. There is freshness here, but also warmth and texture underneath it, which makes the wine feel especially comfortable at the table. It drinks naturally with food in a way a lot of simpler rosés do not.

Quick Facts

• Region: Sicily, Italy
• Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
• Variety / Blend: Nero d’Avola
• Vintage: 2025
• Style: Savory, biodynamic Sicilian rosé
• Farming: Certified biodynamic
• Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation with minimal intervention
• ABV: 12%
• RoséFest Category: Discovery Bottle
• Best For: Mediterranean food, outdoor dinners, grilled vegetables, adventurous rosé drinkers

Tasting Profile

• Aromas: Blood orange, raspberry, dried herbs, wild strawberry, rose petals
• Palate: Fresh, savory, lightly earthy, and mineral with bright red fruit and Mediterranean herbs
• Finish: Dry, saline, and persistent with subtle spice and volcanic freshness
• Serve With: Grilled vegetables, tuna, swordfish, tomato-based dishes, Sicilian seafood, charcuterie, or anything with olive oil and herbs

Why We Love It at Petit Philippe

COS has always had a way of making wines that feel honest to where they come from, and Rosa di Lupo is no different. It does not try to imitate Provence or chase a polished international rosé style. Instead, it leans fully into Sicily: herbal, sun-driven, coastal, and savory. We also love that it stays energetic and easy to drink while still feeling distinctive enough to hold attention. This is one of those bottles that tends to pull people deeper into southern Italian wine once they try it.

Our Rosé Pick this Season

This is a great bottle for people who already know they like Mediterranean wines and want rosé that works naturally with food. It shines especially well outside with grilled vegetables, seafood, olive oil-heavy dishes, and long dinners where the wine stays open on the table. If Provence rosé sometimes feels too soft or simple for your taste, this is an easy place to go next.

Winemaking

COS farms biodynamically in Vittoria, one of Sicily’s most important historic wine regions. Rosa di Lupo is fermented with native yeasts and handled with minimal intervention to preserve freshness, texture, and the natural character of Nero d’Avola grown near the Mediterranean coast. The warm Sicilian climate gives the wine generous fruit, while the coastal influence and restrained cellar work keep it lifted and balanced.

Serving & Pairing

Serve lightly chilled, around 50°F. This wine is especially good with grilled seafood, roasted vegetables, tomato dishes, Sicilian flavors, herbs, olive oil, and charcuterie. It also works beautifully with pizza, especially anything with anchovy, fennel sausage, or roasted peppers.

Estate Overview

COS was founded in Vittoria, Sicily, in 1980 by Giusto Occhipinti, Cirino Strano, and Giambattista Cilia, whose initials form the winery’s name. The estate became one of the foundational producers in Sicily’s natural and biodynamic wine movement, helping shift attention toward lower-intervention farming and native Sicilian varieties long before it became fashionable. Today COS remains one of the most respected producers in southern Italy, known for wines that feel deeply tied to the landscape and culture of southeastern Sicily.