The 2007 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico is another beautiful wine from COS. Here the fruit is a touch darker and more vibrant than in the Frappato. There is lovely depth in the glass, with the purity of the fruit carrying through nicely to the polished finish. The Cerasuolo is 60% Nero d’Avola and 40% Frappato aged in French oak. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012. This is a fabulous set of new releases from COS, one of Sicily’s leading producers.Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799

Cerasuolo di Vittoria is a fresh, compact and lean red wine that can pair with white meat or shellfish. You can also serve the wine slightly chilled in warmer months. The bouquet shows layers of blue flower, mineral, cola and wild berry fruit. ——M.L.(4/1/2012)—— 89