Tasting Notes: The intense nose of Cala Cala is loaded with dried cherry, dusty earth, and dried flowers. Wild herbs and a hint of volatile acidity in the background contribute to the complexity. The palate is vibrant but quite... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Calabretta Nerello Mascalese has strawberry, red cherry and violet aromas and flavors, complicated by hints of fresh ginger, white pepper and lemon peel. A flavorful, mature wine that is deep with notes of... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Caruso & Minini Arancino is a skin-contact 'orange' wine made from mostly Catarratto grapes and a touch of Inzolia. These white grapes see 20-day skin maceration then stainless steel fermentation and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The COS Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico has aromas of dried cherry, chocolate, smoke, wild herbs, and exotic spices. Soft round fruity medium bodied palate with a good dose of acidity. Perfect pairing for Sicilian... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cos Frappato is an organic, naturally made red from the Sicilian Frappato grape. The brightness of fruit, combined with the acidity present in Frappato, make this the perfect wine to chill slightly, just like... Read More
Tasting Notes: Immediately open and generous from the start, the Vittoria Pithos Rosso (60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato) does not need much coaxing before it releases its pretty aromas of wild berry, rose hip, pressed violet... Read More
Estate History: Azienda Agricola COS was founded in 1980 by Giambattista Cilia, Giusto Occhipinti and Cirino Strano. These three old school friends started out making wines for pleasure and ended up transforming the future of... Read More
Tasting Notes: Straw yellow in color with green reflections, the Feudo Montoni Grillo della Timpa has strong notes of white peach, loquat, and floral aromas of Sicilian Spanish broom, jasmine and almond flowers on the nose. On... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso San Lorenzo opens with flowery perfumes mixed with white pepper, dried herbs, and small red berries in a tantalizing display. The ultra-silky palate shows pure mineral notes, roses,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Gulfi Nerojbleo is marked by its deep ruby red color. The nose is ethereal and intense featuring aromas of red fruit and hints of vanilla. The palate is exceptionally balanced and juicy with flavors of dried cherries,... Read More
Tasting Notes: From the most lauded vineyard site, San Lorenzo, this darkly brooding and elegant wine needs the most time to come around, but when it does, it's sure to make an impression. San Lorenzo is located closest to... Read More
Tasting Notes: Muscatedda is the local name of the first vineyard that was harvested in the area. Prima vigna muscatedda comes from the only native white grape variety of the territory of Val di Noto, the Moscato di Noto. An aromatic... Read More
Tasting Notes: Rosso di Contrada is loaded with dried cherry, dusty earth, and dried flowers. The palate is vibrant but quite dry as it unfolds with clove and orange zest mingling with sour cherry. The fruit and spice are predominant... Read More
Tasting Notes: This is a rare and exclusive variety cultivated according to the criteria of sustainability and organicity, in only a few hectares in the whole of Sicily, which reaches its ultimate expression in the red sands of... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Planeta Rose is a delicate and light expression of Syrah and Nero d'Avola. Floral notes of hibiscus and rosehip and hints of wild strawberries, blackberries and honey melon fill the glass. Lively and fresh... Read More
Tasting Notes: A terroir-driven white that blends of 70% Carricante, 20% Catarratto, and 10% Grillo from vines that range from 5-80 years old. As a varietal that thrives on the high altitude, volcanic slopes of Etna, Carricante... Read More
