Casa Larga

Muscat Ottonel Late Pick

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2016 Muscat Ottonel Late Pick

Estate Grown and Bottled
Finger Lakes

Wines produced from the Muscat family of grapes have been prized for centuries for their vibrant fruit and floral aromas that translate beautifully into naturally sweet dessert wine styles.

Viticulture

Grape. 100% Muscat Ottonel

Harvest date. November 1, 2016

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes. Muscat Ottonel is the first grape we pick each harvest, usually in mid-September. We also leave a small number of clusters on the vine. If our October weather cooperates, the grape berries will ripen further and desiccate slightly, but the skins will remain intact. Hand-picking these grapes in late October or early November allows us to produce a naturally sweet wine that is balanced beautifully by the Muscat Ottonel grape’s floral and citrus character.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at low temperature.

Vintage. 2016

Alcohol by volume. 7.5%

Aging. Stainless steel

Residual sugar. 5.0%

IRF sweetness scale. Sweet

Acidity. pH 3.6, TA 6.0 g/L

Bottling date. March 17, 2017

Production. 29 cases 375mL

Vegan. Yes

Casa Larga wine series. Winemaker

TTB ID. 17167-001-000087

UPC. 0-89800-00005-2

Year first produced. 2017

Winemaking notes. We lightly press our Muscat Ottonel grapes, and leave the juice in contact with the skins for several hours to maximize varietal character. Fermentation is performed in stainless steel tanks at cool temperature. The wine is then aged in stainless steel tanks and bottled to capture the wine’s aromatic qualities at their peak.

Enjoying our Muscat Ottonel Late Pick

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 is produced to be drunk young, crisp and fresh, i.e. within 1 years of bottling.

Serving temp. 45ºF

Tasting notes. This soft and sweet Muscat Ottonel has a fragrant floral nose, a lovely citrus mid-palate, and a clean finish.  

Pairing suggestions. A delicious little apéritif, this wine is also a beautiful accompaniment to vegetarian sushi, bleu cheeses, and fresh fruit.

Rosé of Pinot Noir

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2018 Rosé of Pinot Noir

Unoaked
Finger Lakes
Estate Grown & Bottled

Add a touch of style to light fare and warm weather gatherings with this crisp dry rosé of 100% Pinot Noir with elegant berry and cherry notes. 

Viticulture

Grapes.  100% Pinot Noir

Harvest date.  October 3, 2018

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes.  Our vineyard crew performs a great deal of hand-thinning & leaf removal on our blocks of Pinot Noir grapes to open up the canopy. The thinner crop allows the vine to focus its nutrients on the primary bunches.  Greater sun exposure enhances ripening and encourages tannin development.      

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at low temperature.

Alcohol by volume. 12.5%

Residual sugar. 0.7%

IRF scale.  Dry

Aging. In stainless steel tanks.

Acidity.  pH 3.5, TA 6.8 g/L

Bottling dates.  April 19, 2018

Production. 79 cases 750mL

Vegan.  Yes

Wine series.  Classic 

TTB ID.  17051-001-000185

UPC.  0-89816-00164-7

Year first produced:  2015

Winemaking notes. After we harvest, crush and de-stem our Pinot Noir grapes, we maintain the juice in contact with the skins in a cooler for 24 hours, a technique called “cold-soaking”.  We then direct-press, let the juice settle for 24 hours, rack, and ferment at cool temperature, into order to ensure the natural lightness and freshness of the wine. 

Enjoying our Rosé of Pinot Noir

Availability. 

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

Accolades. 

  • 2017 World Wine Championships, www.tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)
  • 2016 vintage:  91 Points, “Exceptional Wine”, 2017 World Wine Championships, www.tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)
  • 2015 vintage:  89 Points, 2016 World Wine Championships, www.tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)

Aging: Store at 50º-60ºF and out of direct sunlight.  This wine, like most unoaked wines, has been produced to be enjoyed while young and fresh, i.e. within roughly 2 years of bottling.

Serving temp:  About 50ºF 

Tasting notes.  This crisp dry rosé of 100% Pinot Noir has lively natural acidity and exhibits delicate berry and cherry notes. 

Pairing suggestions. Egg and cheese casserole, tuna sashimi, rice dishes, lamb tagine, grilled fish, fruit and goat cheese.

View Our 2018 Rosé of Pinot Noir Tech Sheet Here

Medium Sweet Riesling

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2015 Medium Sweet Riesling2017 Medium Sweet Riesling

Winemaker Matt Cassavaugh melded small batches of select grapes to create this delicious medium sweet Riesling with aromas of apples and stone fruits.

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.

Winemaking

Winemaker: Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks at low temperature.

Alcohol by volume: 11.5%

Residual sugar: 4.5%

IRF scale: Medium Sweet

Aging: In stainless steel tanks.

Acidity: pH 3.0, TA 8.9 g/L

Bottling dates: June 12, 2017

Production: 200 cases 750mL

Vegan: Yes

Wine series: Classic

TTB ID: 17036-001-000025

UPC: 0-89817-01753-1

Year first produced: 2014

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 Sweet Riesling

Availability

  • At our winery in Fairport
  • At select wine retailers in greater Rochester and upstate NY
  • At CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 40 states and DC.

Aging: Store at 45º-60ºF and out of direct sunlight. This wine, like most unoaked white wines, has been produced to be enjoyed while young and fresh, i.e. within roughly 2 years of bottling.

Serving temp: 50º-55ºF

Tasting notes: This delicious wine magically balances lively apple and stone fruit flavors with rich natural sweetness. Pairing suggestions. Hot and spicy dishes, blue-veined cheeses, and desserts.

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.

Dry Riesling

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Dry Riesling2016 Dry Riesling

Estate Grown and Bottled
Finger Lakes

Riesling grapes love our Finger Lakes climate and produce a wide variety of delicious wines. Twenty years ago, dry Rieslings were very rare. Since then, our Dry Riesling has made its mark and become one of the Finger Lakes region’s “new classics”.

Viticulture

Grape. 100% Riesling

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Harvest dates. Various in October 2016.

Viticulture notes. Each vine was hand-tended to enhance sun exposure and fruit ripening. Crop levels were closely controlled to allow the fruit to express maximum aromatic intensity and complexity.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at low temperature

Vintage. 2016

Alcohol by volume. 11.5%

Aging. Stainless steel

Residual sugar. 0.6%

IRF sweetness scale. Dry

Acidity. pH 3.1, TA 8.6 g/L

Bottling date. March 22, 2017

Production. 91 cases 750mL

Vegan. Yes

Casa Larga wine series. Classic

TTB ID. 17019-001-000484

UPC. 0-89800-00044-1

Year first produced. 2011

Winemaking notes. Small lots of grapes were selected from parcels of the estate vineyard and were picked at a moment that would capture the aromatic intensity and crisp acidity of a cool-climate Riesling.

Each lot was fermented separately at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve varietal character and aromas. The wine experienced extended post-fermentation aging on light lees, which was periodically stirred back into the wine to increase body, roundness and aromatic intensity. The small batches were then combined into a harmonious blend that displays the complexity of each of its individual components.

Enjoying our 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 competition.
Aging. Store at 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. 50ºF

Tasting notes. Our crisp dry Riesling exhibits a light floral nose, bright green apple notes, and beautiful natural acidity.

Pairing suggestions. Crab cakes, curries, fish served with lemon, and other citrusy and spicy 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