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Cos - Nero di Lupo - Sicilia IGT
  • Robert Parker (RP) points 91

Cos - Nero di Lupo - Sicilia IGT

Vintage

2018

Price

€22.20

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  • Organic

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Pickup available at Onshore Cellars, usually ready in 24 hours2040 Chemin Saint Bernard, Porte 12, 06220 Vallauris

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Onshore Cellars

2040 Chemin Saint Bernard, Porte 12
06220 Vallauris
France

Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

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Tasting notes

Here's a wine I haven't tasted in a while. A pure expression of Nero d'Avola, aged simply in cement vats, the 2018 Nero di Lupo shows loads of varietal purity with summer dark cherry, tilled earth, fennel herb and that ever-present aroma that reminds me of Sicilian olive or caper. Like all the wines in the COS portfolio, this one shows extreme precision and fine focus. This vintage was not easy, with rain and cooler temperatures toward the end of the growing season, but this wolf still howls. Some 38,000 bottles were made.

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Provenance

Type
Red
Producer
Azienda Agricola Cos
Country
Italy
Appellation
Sicilia IGT
Region
Sicily

Technical

Vintage
2018
Grapes
Nero D Avola
ABV
11%
Size
75cl
Serving
16° - 18° C
Drinking window
2019 - 2025

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About this wine

Cos - Nero di Lupo is a Sicilian red wine produced by the renowned winery, Cos. Founded in 1980 by Giusto Occhipinti, the winery is located in the Vittoria region of Sicily and is renowned for its commitment to producing wines that are true to the terroir of the region.

Nero di Lupo is a blend of Frappato and Nero d’Avola grapes, two of the most popular varieties in Sicily. The Frappato grapes give the wine its light body and bright acidity, while the Nero d’Avola adds structure and depth. The wine is aged for 12 months in stainless steel tanks, allowing the fruit to shine through.

On the nose, Nero di Lupo has aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, as well as hints of herbs and spices. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and well-balanced, with a pleasant acidity and a long finish. The tannins are soft and the flavors of red fruits linger on the palate.

Nero di Lupo is a great example of a Sicilian red wine that is true to its terroir. It is a great choice for those looking for a light and refreshing red wine that is full of flavor.

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Producer

Azienda Agricola Cos

Azienda Agricola Cos is a winery located in Sicily, producing wines under the Sicilia IGT designation. The estate operates in one of Italy's most southerly wine regions, where the Mediterranean climate and volcanic soils create…

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Region

Sicily

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and Italy's southernmost wine region, separated from the mainland by the narrow Strait of Messina. The island has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three…

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Appellation

Sicilia IGT

Sicilia IGT is a regional wine classification covering the entire island of Sicily, Italy's largest Mediterranean island. The IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) designation was established as part of Italy's modern wine…

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