COS is one of Sicily’s most influential and beloved natural‑leaning wineries, known for reviving the island’s ancient varieties and traditional methods. Founded in 1980 in Vittoria, COS champions organic and biodynamic farming, spontaneous fermentations, and aging in amphora to highlight purity and terroir. Their wines—especially Frappato, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, and Nero di Lupo—are vibrant, aromatic, and beautifully textured, offering a fresh, elegant expression of Sicily’s sun‑soaked landscape.

The 2024 Nero di Lupo is a vibrant example of the Vittoria terroir with dark berry fruits, cassis, and plum layered with violets, smoked herbs, leather, and rhubarb. Crisp and fresh with crunchy tannins, the wine shows good sapidity and a vibrant finish.

All of the COS wines can be enjoyed with pizza but we like this one the most. Perfect for grilling out on the BBQ, smoked turkey, sausages, and grilled veggies.