A Thirst for Knowledge Trivia Game

Join us as we celebrate 35 years of award winning winemaking!

A Thirst for Knowledge is a trivia game created with historical questions about Casa Larga Vineyards.  Each month we will add a trivia question below.  A lucky winner will be drawn in September and will receive a Casa Larga gift pack!

Click here to learn how you can play.

A Thirst for Knowledge Questions

Question 1:
The farm property here on Turk Hill has not always been developed as vineyards. What was the property prior to Mr. C purchasing the land?

Choose one answer:
a. Apple Orchard
b. Corn & Potato Farm
c. Lilac Bushes

Question 2:
Casa Larga is quickly becoming known for being a world class producer of Ice Wines. What event made Mr. C decide to begin producing Ice Wines?

Choose one answer:
a. Grapes were accidentally left on the vine through winter. Mr. C decided to go ahead and press them to see what would happen!
b. Mr. C became intrigued with the production process during a trip to Canada in 1993
c. In 1993, Mrs. C tasted Ice Wine during travels in Europe and was eager to share the exciting find with Mr.C.

Question 3: 
Casa Larga is quickly becoming known for being a world class producer of Ice Wines. What event made Mr. C decide to begin producing Ice Wines?

Choose one answer:
a. Grapes were accidentally left on the vine through winter. Mr. C decided to go ahead and press them to see what would happen! b. Mr. C became intrigued with the production process during a trip to Canada in 1993
c. In 1993, Mrs. C tasted Ice Wine during travels in Europe and was eager to share the exciting find with Mr.C.

Question 4:
Through the 1970s and 80s, as Mr. C decided to expand the vineyards on the hill, great amount of maintenance was needed. Who cleared out the rocks in the vineyard to make room for additional vineyard rows?

Choose one answer:
a. The work was done by Anco Builders – Mr. C’s building company
b. Because the property was a farm prior to the vineyard being developed, the rocks and debris were already cleared out
c. Mr. C’s son (John) and daughter (Mary Jo) cleared the property, with the help of friends from Mercy and McQuaid high schools

Question 5:
Mr. C immigrated to America from a small fishing town in Italy. What is the name of his hometown?

Choose one answer:
a. Genova
b. Gaeta
c. Porto Cesareo

How to Play:

• Visit Casa Larga's Wine Shop to pick up a Game Piece
• Each month we will reveal a trivia question – announced on our website and at our monthly A Worldly Approach to Wines seminars.
• Fill out your answers on the Game Piece - Ask staff members, visit the wine shop, and browse the web.
• When all answers are filled out, turn your card into the Wine Shop by 9/1
• All cards will be placed into the drawing for the Casa Larga gift pack – Drawing will take place at the 2008 Purple Foot Festival on Sunday 9/14.

*No purchase necessary to play
*Winner must be present to win
*No cash value