($34): COS, one of the top producers in Sicily, works magic with Nero d’Avola and Frappato, two of the island’s indigenous red grapes.  Their Pithos, a equal blend of the two grapes, is a firm, but not hard, wine that delivers lovely combination of dark cherry notes and savory earthy ones.  Lively, not heavy it would be a great choice for hearty pasta or even a rich seafood stew.
90 Michael Apstein Feb 9, 2016