2023 COS Frappato

COS Frappato is a natural red wine produced exclusively from the indigenous Frappato grape in estate vineyards of the Vittoria appellation in Sicily. The vineyards benefit from distinctive limestone and red clay soils that contribute to the wine’s character. Winemaking practices embrace minimal intervention and traditional techniques—employing spontaneous fermentation in concrete vats and, in some cases, aging in clay amphorae—to preserve the grape’s authentic expression. Established in 1980 and led by pioneering winemaker Giusto Occhipinti, COS is committed to organic and biodynamic practices that honor Sicily’s rich viticultural heritage and the unique terroir of the region.
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Specs

Type: Red
Grapes: Frappato
Winemaker: Giusto Occhipinti
Vintage: 2023

Geography

Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Vineyard: Estate vineyards in Vittoria
 

Farming

Certified Organic practices are employed, embracing organic and biodynamic viticulture with minimal intervention and traditional techniques. Grapes are grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, or chemical additives—a practice maintained since the inception of viticulture. Biodynamic and natural methods are integrated, with organic certification achieved in 2007 and the adoption of both organic and biodynamic farming since 2000.
 

Harvest

Minimal intervention is observed to preserve the grape’s pure expression.
 

Fermentation

Grapes undergo spontaneous, ambient yeast fermentation directly on skins with extended maceration to enhance natural preservative development.
Traditional techniques include fermenting in buried terracotta and clay amphorae.
Stainless steel is employed solely for assembly prior to bottling.
 

Aging

Fermentation products are aged in varied vessels—including 440‑liter clay amphorae, large neutral botti, concrete vats, and cement.
Some batches are aged for 9 months in concrete vats with an additional 3 months in bottle in the cellar.
Minimal SO₂ is added throughout aging.