Casa Larga

Meritage

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Meritage

Finger Lakes

Our winemaker hand-selects the highest quality grapes from different vineyard blocks and clones as the foundation for this complex wine with dark berry notes, firm tannins, and a long velvety finish.

Viticulture

Grapes.

55% Cabernet Sauvignon

28% Cabernet Franc

17% Merlot

Viticulture notes. We balance the vine and position the fruit by hand to ensure proper ripening of these three red Bordeaux grapes. We hand-pick them very late in the growing season to maximize ripeness and tannin development.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. After primary fermentation (yeast), each component wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless tanks and is racked into barrels.

Vintage. NV. Our winemaker can select the best from among different vintages of the component wines to optimize the harmony and complexity of the blend.

Alcohol by volume. 13%

Residual sugar. 0.1%

IRF scale. Dry

Aging. 12-14 months in a variety of oak barrels to add nuance and complexity.

Acidity. pH 3.5, TA 6.0 g/L

Bottle volume. 750ml

Bottling dates. March 31 and August 4, 2017

Production. 201 cases

Vegan. Yes

Casa Larga wine series. Winemaker

TTBID. 17062-001-000451

UPC. 0-89800-00373-2

Year first produced: 2001

Winemaking notes. Harvested grapes for this wine are pressed into one-ton fermentation tanks. The juices ferment on the skins and caps are punched down twice daily. They are then racked and placed into barrels. Each component wine in the blend is fermented and aged separately. From a series of options, a blend is selected that maximizes the nuances of each grape while maintaining harmony. The chosen blend is then racked back into barrels where it ages for up to several more months.

Enjoying our Meritage

Availability.

  • At our winery in Fairport
  • At select wine and spirits stores in New York State
  • At com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 39 states.

Aging. Store at cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight. Meritage can age gracefully in bottle for another 3-5 years, depending on the year.

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

Tasting notes. Dark berry notes, rich oak, a hint of pepper and a velvety palate make this limited edition wine among the most prized at Casa Larga.

Pairing suggestions. Beef and lamb dishes with rich sauces like hollandaise, béarnaise, bourguignon, poivrade or stroganoff; goat cheeses and Manchego.

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.

Gewürtztraminer

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Gewurztraminer2016 Gewürztraminer

Estate Grown and Bottled
Finger Lakes

Gewürztraminer was among the very first grapes planted by Andrew Colaruotolo at Casa Larga in 1974. This noble cool-climate grape originated in Alsace centuries ago. It is pink or light red in color, yet produces a beautiful aromatic white wine prized for its floral and spice notes. The grape actually shares an aroma compound with lychees. Gewürz means “spiced” or “perfumed” in German.

Viticulture

Grape. 100% Gewürztraminer

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes. Gewürztraminer is a winter-sensitive yet vigorous vine that needs constant attention to assure the subtle flavors of the grape are expressed in the wine.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at low temperature

Vintage. 2016

Alcohol by volume. 11.5%

Aging. Stainless steel

Residual sugar. 1.1%

IRF sweetness scale. Medium Dry

Acidity. pH 3.5, TA 6.0 g/L

Bottling date. April 7, 2017

Production. 51 cases 750mL

Vegan. Yes

Casa Larga wine series. Classic

TTB ID. 17019-001-000499

UPC. 0-89800-00074-8

Year first produced. 1978

Winemaking notes. We use cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks to express the fruit and floral aromas and flavor of the wine. Unlike most white wines, we maintain Gewürztraminer juice in contact with its skins for several hours to extract the complex rose petal and lychee fruit aromas characteristic of the

variety. We rack the wine quickly after fermentation to prevent lees contact. We add to the wine just prior to bottling a small amount of juice (set aside while pressing) to enhance the body, aroma and balance of the wine.

Enjoying our Gewürztraminer

Availability.

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

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

Ideal serving temperature. About 50ºF

Tasting notes. No need to pronounce the name! Just enjoy this delightfully aromatic white wine with light spice and floral notes.

Pairing suggestions. Thai, Sichuan, Indian, and other spicy cuisine, charcuterie and sauerkraut.

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.

Tramonto

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TramontoTramonto

Finger Lakes
Estate Grown & Bottled

A hearty, dry, oak-aged red with berry notes and a touch of pepperiness, Tramonto (“sunset” in Italian) was created by our founder, Andrew Colaruotolo, in 1986 in fond remembrance of the wines of his youth in Gaeta, Italy.    

Viticulture

Grapes.  Cabernet Sauvignon, DeChaunac and Cabernet Franc

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes.  The grapes used in the production of this wine are relatively cold-tolerant, making them suitable for the northern Finger Lakes region.   

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. Depending on the component wine, either in bins or in stainless steel tanks at a cool temperature.

Alcohol by volume. 12.5%

Residual sugar. 0.5%

IRF scale.  Dry

Aging. In oak barrels.

Acidity.  pH 3.4, TA 6.4 g/L

Bottle volumes. 750mL

Bottling dates.  April 20, 2017

Production. 463 cases

Vegan.  Yes

Wine series.  Vineyard 

TTB ID.  17019-001-000423

UPC.  0-89800-00623-8

Year first produced:  1979

Winemaking notes. We ferment each of Tramonto’s component wines separately and at cool temperatures, and oak-age them only lightly, to accentuate the fruit aromas and flavors in the wine. 

Enjoying our Tramonto

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 cool temperature (about 55º) and out of direct sunlight.  This wine, like most lightly oaked and tannic red wines, was produced to be enjoyed while relatively young, i.e. within roughly 2 years of bottling.

Serving temperature:  At cool room temperature (about 60-65º). 

Tasting notes.  Tramonto is a smooth, dry, oak-aged red wine with cherry notes and a touch of pepperiness.

Pairing suggestions.  Perfect with a wide range of Italian cuisine, especially pasta with tomato-based sauces and light poultry, pork and fish dishes.

Dry Rosé

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2018 Dry Rosé

Estate Grown and Bottled

Finger Lakes

This lovely refreshing wine was introduced by our founder, Andrew Colaruotolo, in 1981. It was his first rosé, created in reminiscence of the wines of the family’s original vineyard in Gaeta, Italy.

Viticulture Grape: 100% DeChaunac

Harvest date: October 11, 2016

Viticulture notes: DeChaunac is a rare red French-American grape variety developed in France by Albert Seibel in the 1860s. Casa Larga founder, Andrew Colaruotolo, planted several rows of DeChaunac in the late 1970s. Among red wine grapes, DeChaunac is relatively cold hardy, resistant to mildew, vigorous, and early budding and ripening. It produces inky juice that is low in tannins, with earthy aromas and stone fruit notes.

Winemaking

Winemaker: Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation: Stainless steel at low temperature

Vintage: 2016

Appellation: Finger Lakes

Alcohol by volume: 12%

Aging: Stainless steel

Residual sugar: 0.8%

IRF sweetness scale: Dry

Acidity: TA 7.8, pH 3.4

Bottling date: February 2, 2017

Production: 495 cases 750mL

Vegan: Yes

Wine series: Classic

TTB ID: 17004-001-000066

UPC: 0-89800-00684-9

Winemaking notes: DeChaunac grapes designated for Rosé production are picked early to maintain crispness and acidity. They are then whole-berry pressed without crushing to control color and tannin extraction. Fermentation occurs at a very low temperature in stainless steel tanks much like a white wine. The wine is then bottled young to preserve its fresh, vibrant, fruit flavors.

Enjoying our Dry Rosé

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.

Awards and accolades: 2016 Vintage. 91 Points, Best Buy, Highly Recommended. Gold Medal at the 2017 NY Wine & Food Classic. 2015 Vintage. 89 Points, Best Buy, Highly Recommended, 2016 Beverage Testing Institute World Wine Competition (tastings.com)

Aging: Store at a cool temperature (55º-60ºF) 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: 55º-60ºF

Tasting notes: This Dry Rosé features delicate cherry and tart apple notes and enjoyed all year round.

Pairing suggestions: Fried fish, roasted beets with goat cheese, salmon with aioli, lightly seared tuna, rosemary flatbread with blue cheese and honey, grilled sausage or chicken, paella, and olive appetizers.

View Our 2018 Dry Rosé Tech Sheet PDF Here

Medium Dry Riesling

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2016 Medium Dry Riesling

2016 Medium Dry Riesling

Estate Grown and Bottled
Finger Lakes

A Finger Lakes classic!  Its vibrant fruit flavors, perfectly balanced with a hint of natural sweetness, make this wine extremely versatile: the ideal choice for a wide range of dishes and palates.      

Viticulture

Grapes.  100% Riesling

Appellation. Finger Lakes
Viticulture notes.  We hand-tend each Riesling vine to enhance sun exposure and fruit ripening.  Crop levels were closely controlled to allow the fruit to express maximum aromatic intensity and complexity.  The hot, dry 2016 growing season produced an ideal vintage for displaying the potential of the region. 

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at low temperature.

Alcohol by volume. 11.5%

Residual sugar. 2.3%

IRF scale.  Medium Dry

Aging. In stainless steel tanks.

Acidity.  pH 2.9, TA 8.7 g/L

Bottling dates.  March 7-8, 2017

Production. 542 cases 750mL

Vegan.  Yes

Wine series.  Classic 

TTB ID.  16338-001-000075

UPC.  0-89800-00054-0

Year first produced:  1979

Winemaking notes. Small lots of estate-grown fruit are picked separately at various levels of maturity and ripeness.  We ferment each lot separately in stainless steel tanks using cool temperatures to preserve the aromatic integrity of the variety.  Fermentation is closely monitored and arrested at a point where the residual grape sugars are balanced by the wine’s natural vibrant acidity.  The individual batches, each with distinct characteristics, are then carefully blended to yield a complex wine displaying the nuances of each small lot.  Finally, we bottle the wine young to preserve its freshness and liveliness.

Enjoying our Medium Dry 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.  Double Gold Medal (judges were unanimous), 2017 New York Wine & Food Classic.

Aging: Store at 45º-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 temp:  50º-55ºF 

Tasting notes.  This exceptionally versatile wine features light citrus notes, stone fruit flavors, and a touch of natural sweetness.  Its beautiful balance will please a wide variety of palates.    

Lilac Hill

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Lilac Hill

Finger Lakes

Our very popular Lilac Hill is an unoaked aromatic white wine with delicate fruit and floral notes. It is the Official Wine of Rochester’s famous annual Lilac Festival.

Viticulture

Grapes. Lilac Hill is a proprietary blend of French-American (Cayuga White) and vinifera (Muscat Ottonel and Riesling) grape varieties.

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes. We manage these types for maximum ripeness to allow their fruit and floral aromatics to intensify. Muscat Ottonel is responsible for the wine’s characteristic floral notes.

Winemaking

Fermentation. Stainless steel at cool temperature

Vintage. NV. Our winemaker can select the best from among different vintages of the component wines to optimize the harmony and complexity of the blend.

Alcohol by volume. 10.5%

Residual sugar. 3.5%

IRF scale. Medium Sweet

Acidity. pH 2.9, TA 9.1 g/L

Aging. In stainless steel tanks

Bottle volumes. 750mL and 1.5L Magnum

Bottling dates. March 30, June 16, July 15 and
September 14, 2017

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Production. 820 cases 750mL and 218 cases 1.5L

Casa Larga wine series. Vineyard

Vegan. Yes

TTBID. 16340-001-000404

UPCs. 0-89800-00303-9 (750mL),
0-89800-00040-3 (1.5L)

Year first produced. 1991

Winemaking notes. Each of the component grapes’ juice is individually fermented at cold temperature in stainless steel tanks to maximize its aromatics. The three wines are then racked and undergo blending trials. The final blend is filtered, cold stabilized and bottled.

Enjoying our Lilac Hill

Availability.

  • At our winery in Fairport
  • At selected wine and spirits stores and restaurants in New York State
  • At com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 39 states.

Aging: Store at cool temperature (55ºF) and out of direct sunlight. This wine, like most un-oaked aromatic white wines, was produced to be drunk young and fresh, i.e. within 1-2 years of bottling.

Serving temp: 50ºF

Tasting notes. Lilac Hill is a medium-sweet unoaked white wine with lovely fruit and floral aromas and a crisp finish.

Pairing suggestions. Antipasti, spicy Asian cuisine, salads with goat cheese, apple and berry tarts and pies.

Dolci Rosso

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Dolci Rosso

Finger Lakes

Dolci Rosso is a fresh, fruity, medium sweet red wine with vibrant Finger Lakes grape flavor, perfect to enjoy at cool room temperate or lightly chilled. 

Viticulture

Grapes.  Cayuga, Colobel and Niagara.

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes.  The grapes used in the production of this wine are cold-tolerant, making them ideal for the northern Finger Lakes region.  We train their vines higher on the trellis than other varieties and they grow downward in an umbrella-like pattern. 

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at cool temperature.

Alcohol by volume. 11%

Residual sugar. 5.2%

IRF scale.  Medium Sweet

Aging. In stainless steel tanks for approximately 6 months.

Acidity.  pH 2.9, TA 9.2 g/L

Bottle volumes. 750mL and 1.5L

Bottling dates.  April 21 and September 6, 2017

Production. 325 cases 750mL and 171 cases 1.5L Magnums

Vegan.  Yes

Wine series.  Vineyard 

TTB ID.  17019-001-000448

UPC.  0-89800-00253-7 (750mL), 0-89800-00263-6 (1.5L)

Year first produced:  2005

Winemaking notes. We ferment each of Dolci Rosso’s component wines separately in stainless steel tanks at low temperature, to bring out the fruit aromas and flavors in the finished wine. 

Enjoying Dolci Rosso

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 cool temperature (about 55º) 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:  At cool room temperature or lightly chilled (about 55º). 

Tasting notes.  Dolci Rosso is a fresh, fruity, medium sweet red wine with vibrant grape flavor, fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks.   

Pairing suggestions.  Pizza, and meats with barbecue, ketchup and other sweet and sour or sweet and salty sauces.

Dolci Bianco

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Dolci Bianco is a fresh, fruity, medium sweet white wine with a vibrant floral nose and smooth finish, fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks.

Viticulture

Grapes: Cayuga White, Niagara and Muscat Ottonel.

Appellation: Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes: The grapes used in the production of this wine are cold-tolerant, making them ideal for the northern Finger Lakes region. We train their vines higher on the trellis than other varieties and they grow downward in an umbrella-like pattern. This lovely fruity blend is composed of one variety from each of the major classes of wine grapes: vinifera (Muscat Ottonel), hybrid (Cayuga White), and labrusca (Niagara).

Winemaking

Winemaker: Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks at cool temperature.

Alcohol by volume: 11.5%

Residual sugar: ___%

IRF scale: Medium Sweet

Aging: In stainless steel tanks for approximately 6 months.

Acidity: pH ___, TA ___ g/L

Bottle volumes: 750mL and 1.5L

Bottling dates: _______

Production: ___ cases 750mL (thus far)

Vegan: Yes

Wine series: Vineyard

TTB ID: 16340-001-000402

UPC: 0-89800-00223-0

Year first produced: 2004

Winemaking notes: We ferment each of Dolci Bianco’s component wines separately in stainless steel tanks at low temperature, to bring out the fruit aromas and flavors in the finished wine.

Enjoying Dolci Bianco

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 cool temperature (about 55º) 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: Chilled to about 50º

Tasting notes: Dolci Bianco is a fresh, fruity, unoaked, medium sweet white wine with a vibrant floral nose and smooth finish.

Pairing suggestions: Asian or Mexican cuisine with hot spices, sweet and sour or honey mustard sauces, bleu cheeses.