{"product_id":"cos-cerasuolo-di-vittora-classico","title":"COS Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ch-primary-alt-color title\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-container copyable\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"description less\" data-hook=\"product-description\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eCOS is probably best known for their Cerasuolo di Vittoria. Organically grown and hand-harvested from vines averaging twenty-five years of age. This Cerasuolo di Vittoria is Sicily's only DOCG Red, a blend of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"144\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eNero d’Avola (60%)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"187\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eFrappato (40%) \u003c\/b\u003eaged beautifully in concrete and large neutral oak. Expect aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and plum followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry, carob, violet, tobacco, and vanilla. The mouth follows the nose, a medium-bodied, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"description less\" data-hook=\"product-description\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003epleasing crispness, \u003c\/span\u003edriven by vibrant, mouth-watering acidity and fine tannins.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-container copyable\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis wine is for collectors and casual drinkers \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e🍷 Winemaking Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe winemaking philosophy at COS for their \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eCerasuolo di Vittoria Classico 2022\u003c\/b\u003e is anchored in absolute minimalism, biodiversity, and tradition. Founders are famous for pioneering natural wine in Sicily, aiming to let the unique sandy-limestone terroir of Vittoria express itself without the interference of modern chemical additives or heavy oak manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_10d06e91d6ed5559-29\"\u003eThe Blend is\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 citation-end-19\"\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"46\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e60% Nero d’Avola, \u003c\/b\u003ewhich provides structure, deep color, and dark fruit flavor and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"129\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e40% Frappato\u003c\/b\u003e which brings high acidity, bright red fruit aromatics, and elegance. \u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18\"\u003eVines average \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18\"\u003e25 years of age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18 citation-end-18\"\u003e, grown using the Guyot training system with low yields\u003c\/span\u003e to ensure maximum flavor concentration and depth. Grapes are entirely hand harvested \u003cspan class=\"citation-17 citation-end-17\"\u003eand meticulously hand-sorted at the winery in September. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003eNero d'Avola and Frappato are destemmed and\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003eco-fermented together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16 citation-end-16\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This creates a more seamless, integrated flavor profile from day one. \u003cspan class=\"citation-15\"\u003eSpontaneous fermentation takes place in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15\"\u003eopen concrete (cement) tanks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15\"\u003eusing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003e 100% indigenous\/wild yeasts.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e No commercial strain yeasts or enzymes are added. The juice undergoes \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003e15 to 20 days of maceration\u003c\/b\u003e on the skins with gentle pump-overs to extract color, structure, and fine tannins without over-extracting bitter notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTo meet the stringent legal requirements of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eClassico\u003c\/i\u003e designation (which mandates longer aging than a standard Cerasuolo di Vittoria), COS utilizes a multi-step, traditional aging regimen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_10d06e91d6ed5559-35\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003eThe Wood Phase (1 Year):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003e The wine is transferred to large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003eSlavonian oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003ebotti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13 citation-end-13\"\u003e (massive 4,000-liter casks) where it ages for one year.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Because these casks are large and neutral, they do not impart vanilla or baking-spice wood flavors; instead, they allow micro-oxygenation to soften the tannins and stabilize the color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Concrete Phase (1 Year):\u003c\/b\u003e The wine is then moved back into \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003econcrete tanks \u003c\/b\u003efor another year. This helps settle the wine naturally, preserving its pure fruit, stony minerality, and vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Bottle Phase (6+ Months):\u003c\/b\u003e After bottling, it undergoes a final refinement in the cellar for a minimum of 6 months before being shipped.\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LENOO Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324537745578,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/0241\/6042\/files\/COSCerasuoloVittoriacompr.png?v=1779150256","url":"https:\/\/lenoowine.com\/products\/cos-cerasuolo-di-vittora-classico","provider":"LENOO Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}