In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryWarm, Persistent finish

Aroma: black cherry, licorice, dried fig, tobacco

Palate: dark plum, warm spice, silky tannin, earthy depth

COS's varietal Nero d'Avola reveals the grape at its richest: dark fruit, licorice and tobacco with supple biodynamic-farmed tannins and a persistent warm finish.

What it pairs with

  • Braised beef with tomato and olives
    Full-bodied dark fruit matches the richness of slow-braised beef ragu.
  • Aged caciocavallo cheese
    Licorice and tobacco notes find harmony with the sharp aged cheese character.
  • Pasta alla Norma
    The wine's dark fruit and earthy depth complement aubergine and tomato sauce.

History

COS produces Nero di Lupo as their entry into varietal Nero d'Avola, allowing the grape's natural warmth and dark-fruit intensity to shine without amphora influence. It demonstrates that biodynamic farming yields supple rather than heavy wines even from this full-ripening variety.

  1. 2004 — First vintage of Nero di Lupo varietal Nero d'Avola

Facts

Producer
COS
Grapes
Nero d'Avola (100%)
Classification
Sicilia DOC
Oak
Aged in large Slavonian oak casks, 10-12 months
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 20-28 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
2004
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Tags

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