The Winery COS of Cerasuolo di Vittoria of Sicily
The Winery COS is one of the world's great estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in of Cerasuolo di Vittoria to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The COS Estate is a prestigious Italian vineyard located in Cerasuolo di Vittoria, in the magnificent wine region of Sicily. Since its creation in 1980 by three childhood friends, Giambattista Cilia, Cirino Strano, and Giusto Occhipinti (whose initials form the acronym COS), the estate has continuously grown and improved, becoming a benchmark in the Italian wine industry. Overlooking the Mediterranean, the COS Estate spans approximately 50 hectares of vineyards, located more than 300 meters above sea level. The soil composition, a blend of clay and loamy sand, imparts unique characteristics to the grapes grown there. The particular climate of the region and the meticulous care given to vine management contribute to making each vintage a treasure for true connoisseurs. True to their environmentally friendly philosophy, the owners of the COS Estate have adopted a biodynamic approach to viticulture. This choice manifests in particular attention paid to soil quality, biological diversity, and the minimization of chemical interventions. It reflects the intent to preserve the authenticity of the terroir and to ensure the sustainability of their business. Since the estate's beginnings, the COS winemakers have always focused on indigenous grape varieties such as Nero d'Avola and Frappato for their reds, and Grecanico for their whites. Each of their wines displays a complexity and depth of flavors that can only result from a profound understanding of the terroir and careful winemaking. The COS Estate is renowned for its production of wines of exceptional elegance and refinement.
