2023 COS "Pithos" (Anfora) Rosso Sicilia
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Reviewed May 2025Before anyone steers you away from ‘jammy’ Nero d'Avola or ‘funky’ natural wines, bear in mind that wines like COS's Pithos Rosso exist to set their prejudices straight. With seven months of skin contact in amphora, it offers complex brambly scents with violet, lavender and grilled herbs, then an intense, ripe and tangy mouthful of plum, black cherry and a squeeze of blood orange, leading to a long, balanced and gastronomic finish. Soft textured, precise and poised, this is seriously classy stuff.
(JB)
Professional Reviews
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James Suckling
An aromatic wine with an elegant nose of white roses, lychees, peaches and a touch of minerals. Silky on the palate, with a medium body, a smooth texture, pear and rose flavors, refreshing acidity and a slightly bitter finish. Drink now. (JS)
Notes
The 2023 COS "Pithos" Rosso is a flagship Sicilian natural wine, Nero d'Avola fermented and aged in terracotta amphorae. It offers an aromatic profile of wild strawberries, dried roses, and sunbaked earth, with a palate that is medium-bodied, silky, and strikingly mineral. Without the influence of oak, it remains vibrant and "alive," finishing with a refreshing, saline snap and a touch of white pepper.
Details
| Origin | Sicily, Italy |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Other Red Wines |
| SKU | 1984879 |