Friday, February 26, 2010

COS Pithos 2006

A Nero d'Avola blend from IWM.

EXPERIENCE
Cork is spicy. Lighter red in color with a semi-brown hue. Medium light body with a good amount of spice on the finish. Has the floral nose with the dried fruit as jam. Best way to describe is spicy jam! An elegant yet provocative Siciliano!

VERDICT
GREAT VALUE. We love Nero d'Avola, and though this runs around $50 a bottle (much more than your typical Nero), the uniqueness of this blend is worth the money.

FACTS
This Sicilian DOCG blend is 60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato. Check out the COS website for more information.  

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