Casa Larga

Heritage

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Heritage2017 Heritage

Finger Lakes

In 1974, Andrew Colaruotolo planted a few acres of vines on a hilltop in Fairport, NY with plans to make wine for his friends and family. Almost 45 years later, his vineyard has expanded to over 40 acres and produces of 35 varieties of wine. In honor of Mr. C, we have hand-selected grapes from Block 1, that very first block of our vineyard, to celebrate his legacy and his love of wine.

Viticulture

Grapes.

39% Riesling

31% Chardonnay

18% Vidal Blanc

7% Gewurztraminer

5% Muscat Ottonel

Viticulture notes.  We hand selected 5 different varietals from our oldest block in the vineyard to display the strong flavors and rich history of Casa Larga. The vines were closely tended in order to promote enhanced sun contact and ripening.

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. Stainless steel tanks at low temperature

Vintage.  2017 

Alcohol by volume. 11.5%

Residual sugar. 2.0%

IRF scale.  Medium Dry

Aging. Stainless Steel

Acidity. pH 3.2, TA 8.0 g/L

Bottle volume. 750ml

Bottling dates.  June 12th, 2018

Production. 150 cases

Vegan.  Yes

Casa Larga wine series.  Winemaker

TTBID.  18074-001-000466

UPC.  0-89818-02010-3

Year first produced:  2017    

Winemaking notes. The grapes were hand selected to achieve peak ripeness, and then pressed, fermented and aged together simultaneously. Fermentation occurs at very low temperature in stainless steel tanks and the wine is then bottled young to preserve its fresh, vibrant, flavors.

Enjoying our 2017 Heritage

Availability. 

  • At our winery in Fairport
  • At CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 40 states & DC.

Aging. Store at cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight.

Serving.  At cool room temperature (60-65ºF). 

Tasting notes.  A slightly floral nose followed by subtle green apple & lemon citrus finish. A smooth finish punctuated by a touch natural acidity.

Pairing suggestions.  Antipasti, light cheeses & melons like honeydew & cantaloupe. Pasta dishes as well as scallops, sea bass & other fresh water seafood.

Chard-Riesling

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Chard-Riesling2017 Chard-Riesling

Finger Lakes

This delicious, distinctive, unoaked wine beautifully melds two Finger Lakes classics: the bright, green apple notes of Riesling and the subtle aromas and minerality of Chardonnay.

Viticulture

Grapes: Chardonnay 45%, Riesling 55%

Appellation: Finger Lakes

Harvest dates:

  • Chardonnay: September 19, 2017
  • Riesling: October 12 and 15, 2017

Viticulture Notes: The hallmark of these two cool climate grape varieties and the Finger Lakes terroir is a vibrancy of fruit, floral and mineral aromatics in our wines. The growth of the grapes is managed over a relatively short growing season to maximize ripeness and display even the subtlest aromas and flavors.

Winemaking

Winemaker: Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation: Stainless steel at low temperature

Vintage: 2017

Alcohol by volume: 11.5%

Aging: Stainless steel

Residual sugar: 2.1%

IRF sweetness scale: Medium Dry

Acidity: pH 3.2, TA 7.9 g/L

Bottle volume: 750mL

Bottling dates: February 22 and May 2018 (planned)

Production: 504 cases

Vegan: Yes

Casa Larga wine series: Classic

TTB ID: 17004-001-000063

UPC: 0-89805-00107-8

Year first produced: 2013

Winemaking notes: Stainless steel fermentation and aging bring out the naturally crisp, clean fruit flavors in this wine. The two grape varieties are fermented and aged separately. We conduct blending trials to determine the best balance between the two component wines. Finally, the blended wine is bottled young to preserve its fresh, vibrant fruit flavors.

Enjoying our Chard-Riesling

Availability: At our winery in Fairport; at selected wine and spirits stores and restaurants in New York State; at CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states.

Accolades:

  • 2017 Vintage: t.b.d.
  • 2015 Vintage: 90 Points, Gold Medal, Highly Recommended, Best Buy, and Top 10 under $15, Beverage Testing Institute (tastings.com)
  • 2014 Vintage: Gold Medal, 2015 New York Wine & Food Classic Competition

Aging: Store at cool temperature (45º-55ºF) and out of direct sunlight. This wine is produced to be drunk young, crisp and fresh, i.e. within 2 years of bottling.

Serving temp: 45º-50ºF

Tasting notes: This delicious unoaked white wine displays the characteristic green apple notes of Riesling, the subtle aromas and minerality of Chardonnay, and a lovely clean finish.

Pairing suggestions: Lightly seasoned fish and shellfish, charcuterie, and aged hard cheeses.

Hungarian Oak Chardonnay

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Hungarian Oak Chardonnay

2014 Hungarian Oak Chardonnay

Estate Grown and Bottled
Finger Lakes

White oak barrels bring intriguingly different flavors to wine depending on the wood’s origin. The natural oils in our Hungarian oak barrels impart to the wine lovely aromas of toasted apples and a touch of smoke in the finish.

Viticulture

Grapes. 100% Chardonnay

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Harvest date. October 9, 2014

Viticulture notes. We grow four different clones (subspecies) of Chardonnay grapes at Casa Larga. Our vineyard crew thins leaves and clusters to ensure proper ripening and tannin development. Grapes for our Winemaker series Chardonnays are allowed extra ripening time to develop a richness that will later harmonize with the oak flavors extracted from barrels.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In Hungarian oak barrels. Primary fermentation and full malolactic fermentation, both co-innoculated and sequential.

Alcohol by volume. 13%

Residual sugar. 0.1%

IRF sweetness scale. Dry

Aging. 15 months in Hungarian oak barrels.

Acidity. pH 3.5, TA 6.4 g/L

Bottle volume. 750mL

Bottling dates. August 30, 2016

Production. 56 cases 750mL

Vegan. Yes

Wine series. Winemaker

TTB ID. 16342-001-000369

UPC. 0-89800-00713-6

Year first produced: 2009

Winemaking notes. Chardonnay juice for this wine is fermented in 225-liter barrels of French white oak. The resulting wine is then aged on its lees, stirring every 10-12 days to increase body and aromatic complexity. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation and aging in these barrels for 15 months.

Enjoying our Hungarian Oak Chardonnay

Availability.

  • At our winery in Fairport.
  • At CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states.

Aging: Store at cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight. This wine can age gracefully in bottle when stored in this way. Tannins will become more rounded and the color will darken with time. We still recommend that this wine be enjoyed while relatively young and fresh, i.e. within roughly 3 years of bottling.

Serving temp: 55º-60ºF

Tasting notes. Our Hungarian Oak Chardonnay exhibits lovely toasted apple notes and a touch of smoke in the finish.

Pairing suggestions. Chicken, pork, and pasta in mushroom and other creamy sauces, salmon, and light curries.

French Oak Chardonnay

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2014 French Oak Chardonnay

Estate Grown and Bottled
Finger Lakes

White oak barrels bring intriguingly different flavors to wine depending on the wood’s origin. The natural oils in our French oak barrels impart to the wine aromas of butter and citrus and long creamy finish.

Viticulture

Grapes. 100% Chardonnay

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Harvest date. October 9, 2014

Viticulture notes. We grow four different clones (subspecies) of Chardonnay grapes at Casa Larga. Our vineyard crew thins leaves and clusters to ensure proper ripening and tannin development. Grapes for our Winemaker series Chardonnays are allowed extra ripening time to develop a richness that will later harmonize with the oak flavors extracted from barrels.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In French oak barrels. Primary fermentation and full malolactic fermentation, both co-inoculated and sequential.

Alcohol by volume. 13%

Residual sugar. 0.1%

IRF sweetness scale. Dry

Aging. 15 months in French oak barrels.

Acidity. pH 3.5, TA 6.4 g/L

Bottle volume. 750mL

Bottling dates. August 30, 2016

Production. 56 cases 750mL

Vegan. Yes

Wine series. Winemaker

TTB ID. 16342-001-000360

UPC. 0-89800-00703-7

Year first produced: 2003

Winemaking notes. Chardonnay juice for this wine

is fermented in 225-liter barrels of French white oak. The resulting wine is then aged on its lees, stirring every 10-12 days to increase body and aromatic complexity. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation and aging in these barrels for 15 months.

Enjoying our French Oak Chardonnay

Availability.

  • At our winery in Fairport.
  • At selected wine stores in New York state.
  • At com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states.

Aging: Store at cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight. This wine can age gracefully in bottle when stored in this way. Tannins will become more rounded and the color will darken with time. We still recommend that this wine be enjoyed while relatively young and fresh, i.e. within roughly 3 years of bottling.

Serving temp: 55º-60ºF

Tasting notes. Our French Oak Chardonnay exhibits lovely aromas of butter and citrus and a long creamy finish.

Pairing suggestions. Poultry, pork, and pasta in béarnaise, mushroom and other creamy sauces, and salmon.

Vineyard Hill Chardonnay

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2016 Vineyard Hill Chardonnay

Unoaked
Finger Lakes

We ferment and age our very popular Vineyard Hill® Chardonnay entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve its naturally zesty and crisp fruit characteristics.

Viticulture

Grapes. 100% Chardonnay

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes. We manage these types for maximum ripeness to allow their fruit and floral aromatics to intensify.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at cool temperature

Vintage. 2016

Alcohol by volume. 11.5%

Residual sugar. 1.0%

IRF scale. Medium Dry

Aging. In stainless steel tanks

Acidity. pH 3.3, TA 6.9 g/L

Bottle volumes. 750mL and 1.5L Magnum

Bottling dates. January 4 & 31, 2017

Production. 595 cases 750mL (to-date)

Vegan. Yes

Wine series. Vineyard

TTB ID. 16340-001-000411

UPCs. 0-89800-00104-2 (750mL),
0-89800-00114-1 (1.5L)

Year first produced: 1997

Winemaking notes. Unlike other Casa Larga Chardonnays, Vineyard Hill Chardonnay is unoaked: it is fermented and aged in stainless steel and does not undergo malolactic fermentation. This keeps tannins at a low level and preserves the naturally clean, crisp and fruit-forward expression of the variety.

Enjoying our Vineyard Hill Chardonnay

Availability. At our winery in Fairport; at selected wine and spirits stores and restaurants in New York State; at CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states.

Accolades:
91 Points, “Highly Recommended”, and Gold
Medal, 2017 Beverage Testing Institute World
Wine Championships (tastings.com)

Aging: Store at cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight. This wine, like most unoaked white wines, was produced to be enjoyed while young and fresh, i.e. within roughly 2 years of bottling.

Serving temperature: 55º-60ºF

Tasting notes. Vineyard Hill Chardonnay is a medium-dry unoaked wine with lovely fruit aromas, a touch of minerality and a crisp finish.

Pairing suggestions. Salmon, sushi and other simply prepared fish and shellfish, cured and smoked meats, saltier cheeses.

CLV Chardonnay

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CLV ChardonnayCLV Chardonnay

Oaked
Finger Lakes

Our very popular CLV Chardonnay is fermented and aged in a blend of oak barrels to achieve a round mouth-feel and a beautiful balance of natural fruit and oak flavors.      

Viticulture

Grapes.  100% Chardonnay

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes.  We grow four different clones (subspecies) of Chardonnay grapes at Casa Larga.  The grapes for CLV Chardonnay are selected from one particular vineyard block.  We machine harvest the crop to pinpoint the peak moment for ripeness and process the grapes immediately after picking to minimize the risk of oxidation.

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In a blend of American, French and Hungarian oak barrels.  Primary fermentation is followed by malolactic fermentation.

Alcohol by volume. 12%

Residual sugar. 0.3%

IRF scale.  Dry

Aging. 14 months in a blend of American, French and Hungarian oak barrels

Acidity.  pH 3.5, TA 6.4 g/L

Bottle volume. 750mL

Bottling dates.  March 1 and 8, 2017

Production. 479 cases 750mL

Vegan.  Yes

Wine series.  Classic 

TTB ID.  16338-001-000073

UPC.  0-89800-00883-6

Year first produced:  2000

Winemaking notes. Small lots of Chardonnay juice are fermented in 225-liter barrels sourced from American, French and Hungarian oak forests.  Each type of oak uniquely contributes to the wine’s aroma and mouth-feel, and blending the three types of oak allows for a more complex finished wine.  Malolactic fermentation is monitored and arrested at a point that assures both a vibrant acidity and a round, full texture.  We include grapes from various vintages in the blend to produce a consistent wine over time in spite of our variable climate.  Crafting a non-vintage Chardonnay is one of the highest forms of winemaking artistry.

Enjoying our CLV Chardonnay

Availability.  At our winery in Fairport; at selected wine and spirits stores and restaurants in New York State; at CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states.

Aging: Store at a cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight.  This wine, like most Burgundy style white wines, was produced to be enjoyed while relatively young, i.e. within roughly 3 years of bottling.

Serving temp:  About 50ºF.

Tasting notes.  Fermented and aged in a unique blend of American, French and Hungarian oak barrels, our CLV Chardonnay exhibits nuances of vanilla and spice and a toasty finish. 

Pairing suggestions.  Seafood, poultry, and pasta with rich sauces, potatoes au gratin, brie and other creamy cheeses.

American Oak Chardonnay

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2014 American Oak Chardonnay

Estate Grown and Bottled
Finger Lakes

White oak barrels bring intriguingly different flavors to wine depending on the wood’s origin.  We choose barrels with oak harvested from the forests of Missouri for our American Oak Chardonnay.  The natural oils in the wood help impart to the wine lovely aromas of vanilla and butter and a light citrus finish.

Viticulture

Grapes.  100% Chardonnay

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Harvest date.  October 9, 2014

Viticulture notes.  We grow four different clones (subspecies) of Chardonnay grapes at Casa Larga.  Our vineyard crew thins leaves and clusters to ensure proper ripening and tannin development.  Grapes for our Winemaker series Chardonnays are allowed extra ripening time to develop a richness that will later harmonize with the oak flavors extracted from barrels.

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In American oak barrels.  Primary fermentation and full malolactic fermentation, both co-inoculated and sequential.

Alcohol by volume. 13%

Residual sugar. 0.1%

IRF sweetness scale.  Dry

Aging. 15 months in American oak barrels.

Acidity.  pH 3.5, TA 6.4 g/L

Bottle volume. 750mL

Bottling dates.  September 29, 2016

Production. 42 cases 750mL

Vegan.  Yes

Wine series.  Winemaker

TTB ID.  16342-001-000356

UPC.  0-89800-00693-1

Year first produced:  2002

Winemaking notes. Chardonnay juice for this wine is fermented in 225-liter barrels of Missouri oak.  The resulting wine is then aged on its lees, stirring every 10-12 days to increase body and aromatic complexity.  The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation and aging in these barrels for up to 15 months.

Enjoying our American Oak Chardonnay

Availability. 

  • At our winery in Fairport.
  • At CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states.

Aging: Store at a cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight.  This wine can age gracefully in the bottle when stored in this way.  Tannins will become more rounded and the color will darken with time.  We still recommend that this wine be enjoyed while relatively young and fresh, i.e. within roughly 3 years of bottling.

Serving temp:  55º-60ºF 

Tasting notes.  Our American Oak Chardonnay features aromas of vanilla and butter and a light citrus finish.   

Pairing suggestions.  Chicken, pork, and pasta in creamy sauces, Caesar salad, salmon, and cheddar cheeses.