2024 Azienda Agricola COS "Nero di Lupo", Sicilia IGP, Sicily, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE: Crafted from 100% Nero d'Avola, this wine comes from the COS winery in Sicily, known for its organic and biodynamic viticulture. The grapes are hand harvested and undergo fermentation with indigenous yeasts, ensuring a pure expression of the terroir. The wine is aged in concrete tanks, which preserves its fruit forward character while allowing for subtle development of complexity. Nero di Lupo is a wine that reflects both the rustic

At their arrival in our cellar

marking the estate's first foray into white wine production

both in name and in attributes

is a family estate renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and commitment to terroir-driven wines

Christian Seely was asked to take over the management of Pichon Baron as well as the other seven properties of the wine group including Château Suduiraut in Sauternes

The wine then ages for 10 months in French oak barrels before bottling

Chester Osborn

they hold back a portion

From 45-year-old Chardonnay planted in marne blanche (white marl)

Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented whole-cluster with native yeasts

more than half of the vineyard area is Grand Cru vineyards

Tua Rita has become one of Italy’s most prestigious boutique wineries