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.

Fiori -8 Ice Wine

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Fiori -8 Ice Wine2016 Fiori Delle Stelle -8o Ice Wine

Estate Grown and Bottled
Finger Lakes

The long, cold winters of the Finger Lakes region provide the ideal conditions for our authentic ice wine.  We hand pick and press frozen grapes in frigid weather to yield a trickle of sweet nectar with a stunning array of possible fruit flavors depending on the vintage.  Our 2016 Fiori -8 o Ice Wine is a full bodied explosion of sweetness and stone fruit flavors with a touch of locally made spirits for a smooth, warm finish.

Viticulture

Grapes.  81% Muscat Ottonel, 11% Riesling, 8% Vidal Blanc

Harvest date. December 15, 2016

Brix at harvest.  36.1o Muscat Ottonel, 39.6 o Riesling, 36.3 o Vidal Blanc

Viticulture notes.  Vidal Blanc is a French-American white wine grape developed by Jean Louis Vidal in France in the 1930s. Muscat Ottonel is a European Wine of the Muscat family, notable for its use in dessert wines; it has a light finish with a beautiful floral aromatic start. Riesling, a German grape, is one of the most versatile grapes grown in the Finger Lakes region. Throughout the season, our ice wine vines are not thinned to help maintain the high acidic nature that Finger Lakes grapes are known for. We produce our renowned -8 o Ice Wine using the authentic German Eiswein method leaving the grapes on the vine past normal harvest and into the winter. When the temperature dips below 18oF (-8oC) for the first time, usually in December or early January, we hand pick and press the frozen grapes outdoors.

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. Stainless steel at low temperature

Alcohol by volume. 17.5%

Residual sugar.  17.3%

IRF scale.  Sweet

Aging. Stainless steel

Bottling date. January 29th 2018

Bottle volume. 375ml

Production.  24 cases

Wine series.  Fiori/Winemaker

Vegan.  Yes

TTBID.  15071-001-000075

UPC.  0-89815-01723-6

Year first produced.  2015 (2013 vintage)

Winemaking notes. The frozen grapes are pressed together, outdoors in a classic basket press, producing a sweet syrup which we ferment at cool temperatures with special yeast to maintain a bright nose and beautiful aromas.  Fermentation proceeds very slowly, often persisting through the winter and into spring. Once the juice has fermented, we add locally made spirits into the finished product for its unique, warm finish.

Enjoying our Fiori -8 o Ice Wine

Availability. 

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

Aging. Store at cool temperature (approx.55º), out of direct sunlight.  As the wine ages in the bottle in your cellar, a tiny bit of air slowly percolates through the cork, which micro-oxygenates the wine, darkening the color slightly, eventually turning a beautiful gold hue.  Its flavors also slowly age, from bright fruit flavors like citrus, peach and pineapple, toward “darker” flavors like apricot, raisins and honey. In addition, the alcohol content of the wine enhances, adding a rich warmth to the end of the wine.     

Serving temp.  45-50ºF 

Tasting notes.  Our Fiori -8 Ice Wine is a lusciously sweet explosion of honey, apricot, and subtle apple notes followed by a long, warm, satisfying finish. 

Pairing suggestions.  Rich appetizers like blue-veined cheeses and foie gras; drizzled over cheesecake, Crème Brulee and ice cream, as well as fruit or nut pies.

Pallido

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PallidoPallido

Finger Lakes

Recalling the wines of his youth in Italy, our founder, Andrew Colaruotolo, created this zesty white wine reminiscent of Pinot Grigio.

Viticulture

Grapes. Vidal Blanc, Riesling, 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: Riesling and Muscat Ottonel (vinifera), and Vidal Blanc (French-American hybrids). 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. 11.5%

Residual sugar. 1.9%

IRF scale. Medium Dry

Aging. In stainless steel tanks for approximately 6 months.

Acidity. pH 3.1, TA 8.3 g/L

Bottle volumes. 750mL and 1.5L

Bottling dates. May 1 and September 6, 2017

Production. 500 cases 750mL, 181 cases 1.5L

Vegan. Yes

Wine series. Vineyard

TTB ID. 17019-001-000413

UPC. 0-89800-00633-7 (750mL)
0-89800-00653-5 (1.5L)

Year first produced: 1979

Winemaking notes. We cold ferment all three component grapes of Pallido in stainless steel tanks to bring out the beautiful natural fruit aromas and flavors of the grapes.

Enjoying Pallido

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 (about 55º) and out of direct sunlight. This wine, like most un-oaked 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. A zesty, un-oaked, medium-dry white wine, Pallido has been a perennial favorite of our customers since its creation in 1986 by our founder, Andrew Colaruotolo.

Pairing suggestions. Antipasti like prosciutto e melone, and Italian veal and poultry dishes such as scaloppini, piccata, and saltimbocca.