2022 COS Frappato

Frappato is the name of the grape, indigenous to Sicily, prized for its ability to thrive in a hot climate. COS is located in the region of Vittoria in the southeast part of Sicily, less than a hundred miles from Africa’s northern shore. It gets hot here! COS was established in 1980 by three friends all new to winemaking. From the beginning they were trailblazers, pursuing an approach to winemaking we today label “natural.” They farm organically, biodynamically and eschew oak barrels, preferring concrete tank and amphorae.

The 2022 Frappato is whole-cluster fermented with ambient yeast in open top concrete tanks. The Morello cherry fruit is tangy on the palate and finishes with a slight bitter amaro edge that adds complexity. The COS Frappato has captivating aromas, and for a lighter bodied red (12.5% abv), enough going on to satisfy the desire for vinous complexity. We love it served at cellar temperature.