{"product_id":"cos-sicilia-frappato","title":"COS Sicilia Frappato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Delicious Break from the Ordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOS is perhaps the most iconic winery in modern sicily. They are located in the warm southeastern part of the island, where the Frapatto grape is the main event. In the best hands, it can combine intensity and silkiness of great pinot noir with a little mediterranean flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eFermented and aged entirely in concrete vats, spontaneous fermentation, zero oak intervention, this bone-dry, light-bodied red explodes with vibrant aromas of wild strawberry, crunchy red cherry, and cracked black pepper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_46a8d5c6e9ac4fa1\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eHere is a breakdown of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eAzienda Agricola COS Frappato 2024\u003c\/b\u003e, one of Sicily's most celebrated and recognizable light-bodied red wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-36\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"\u003e Azienda Agricola COS\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-37\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"\u003e Vittoria, Sicily (Terre Siciliane IGT)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-38\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\"\u003e 100% Frappato\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-39\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFarming:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-32 citation-end-32\"\u003e Certified organic and biodynamic\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-40\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrice:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-31 citation-end-31\"\u003e Typically ranges between $25 and $40 USD.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-41\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-30\"\u003eCOS was founded in 1980 by three friends (Giambattista \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-30\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-30\"\u003eilia, Cirino \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-30\"\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-30\"\u003ecchipinti, and Giusto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-30\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-30 citation-end-30\"\u003etrano) who went on to become pioneers of the natural and biodynamic wine movement in Sicily.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Their Frappato is widely considered a benchmark for the grape.\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Flatiron Wines - Flatiron Wines \u0026amp; Spirits. Opens side panel.\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-42\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29 citation-end-29\"\u003eThe 2024 vintage continues the COS tradition of producing incredibly vibrant, \"glou-glou\" (highly drinkable) reds that almost drink like a dark rosé or a textural white wine.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from CellarTracker. Opens side panel.\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-43\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003eAromas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28 citation-end-28\"\u003e Highly aromatic and floral.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\"\u003eExpect bright, high-toned notes of fresh strawberries, sour cherries, and cranberry, backed by complex savory elements like black pepper, dried Italian herbs (basil, thyme, sage), and a hint of sweet baking spice.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-44\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\"\u003e Light-bodied and incredibly juicy.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The wine delivers a burst of clean, tart red fruit (cherry compote and raspberry) grounded by a subtle earthy, oceanic minerality and rustic leather notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-45\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStructure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003e It features crisp, refreshing acidity and very soft, gently chalky tannins that build toward a snappy finish.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWinemaking Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from The Sourcing Table. Opens side panel.\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_dbde5e9cdd6534fd-77\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003eAgriculture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-67 citation-end-67\"\u003e The vines are grown on red clay and limestone soils and farmed strictly under certified organic and biodynamic principles, without the use of synthetic chemicals or pesticides.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_dbde5e9cdd6534fd-78\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-66 citation-end-66\"\u003e The grapes are entirely hand-harvested to ensure careful selection and sorting.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/b\u003e Upon arrival at the cellar, the clusters are fully destemmed before the crush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eFermentation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_dbde5e9cdd6534fd-79\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eYeast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-65 citation-end-65\"\u003e Fermentation is entirely spontaneous, utilizing only the natural, ambient yeasts present on the grape skins and in the winery environment.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_dbde5e9cdd6534fd-80\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eVessels:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-64\"\u003e Unlike COS's famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"29\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-64\"\u003ePithos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-64\"\u003e wines (which are fermented in terracotta amphorae), the standard Frappato undergoes primary fermentation in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"144\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-64\"\u003eglazed concrete tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-64 citation-end-64\"\u003e.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"4\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Concrete provides excellent thermal inertia to naturally regulate fermentation temperatures while remaining completely flavor-neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAging \u0026amp; Maturation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_dbde5e9cdd6534fd-81\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eVat Aging:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-63\"\u003e The wine is aged for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"46\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-63\"\u003e9 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-63 citation-end-63\"\u003e in those same traditional concrete vats.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"5\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This environment allows the wine to harmonize and micro-oxygenate slightly without imparting external flavors like oak wood or porous clay would, thereby preserving Frappato's famously delicate and high-toned floral aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_dbde5e9cdd6534fd-82\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eBottle Rest:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-62\"\u003e Following vat aging, the wine rests for an additional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"67\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-62\"\u003e3 months in the bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-62 citation-end-62\"\u003e prior to release.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"6\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_dbde5e9cdd6534fd-83\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-61\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-61\"\u003eIntervention:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-61 citation-end-61\"\u003e COS follows a strict minimal-intervention philosophy.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"7\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with only minimal sulfur (\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"138\" data-math=\"SO_2\" class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mathnormal\"\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"msupsub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-t vlist-t2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pstrut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mtight\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-s\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) additions made at bottling to ensure stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-47\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eServing \u0026amp; Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-50\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-20 citation-end-20\"\u003eBecause of its bright acidity and low tannins, this wine is incredibly versatile.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-51\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19\"\u003e It is highly recommended to serve this wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19\"\u003eslightly chilled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 citation-end-19\"\u003e (around 55°F \/ 13°C) to make the bright fruit notes pop.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"17\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_36f5a3be53b7e8eb-52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18\"\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18 citation-end-18\"\u003e It is brilliant on its own but pairs beautifully with charcuterie, fresh tomato-based pastas, grilled or fried fish (a classic Sicilian pairing for Frappato), steak tartare, or summer BBQ fare.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"18\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LENOO Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324541153450,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/0241\/6042\/files\/COSFrappatocompr.png?v=1779150003","url":"https:\/\/lenoowine.com\/products\/cos-sicilia-frappato","provider":"LENOO Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}