COS Pithos Bianco 2022
Azienda Agricola COS · COS, Vittoria, Sicily (founded 1980 by Giambattista Cilia, Giusto Occhipinti, and Cirino Strano)
COS Pithos Bianco is fermented and matured in buried terracotta amphorae — a Georgian-style technique predating stainless steel and oak barriques. 100% Grecanico translated through clay and skin contact.
Nose
Candied orange peel, dried chamomile, and a layer of mineral chalk. A light phenolic lift — like fresh hazelnut skin — sits beneath the fruit.
Palate
Medium-bodied with a gently tannic grip from skin contact. Apricot, orange pith, and beeswax mingle with a salty, almost preserved-lemon minerality.
Finish
Long, dry, and salty. Persistent citrus peel and dried herb with a faintly chalky grip.
- Varietal
- Grecanico (Grecanico Dorato)
- Blend
- 100% Grecanico, estate-grown and hand-harvested
Cocktail Suggestion
Serve at 52–55°F in a medium white wine glass; give it 20 minutes of air before assessing.
Food Pairing
Sardines in olive oil, pasta with bottarga, or aged Ragusano cheese.
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