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Tapestry

May 27, 2016 by Corey Ameele

TapestryRecent Awards:

  • Gold – 2011 New York Wine & Food Classic
  • Silver- 2011 Golden Nose
  • Silver – 2004 Taster’s Guild International

Tasting Notes: Unoaked.  A light-bodied and fruity, rosé-style wine.

Grape Composition: A proprietary blend that may include Cabernet Sauvignon, Vidal Blanc and a Rosé of DeChaunac

Type: Blush

Residual Sugar:  1.7%

Alcohol Content:  11.5%

Bottle Size(s):  750mL, 1.5L

Food Pairings:  White meats, Cobb salad and ham.

Viticulture:  The grapes used in the production of this wine are highly cold-tolerant, making them ideal for New York and the northern Finger Lakes region.

Winemaking:  Cold fermentation is used for this wine.  Tapestry is fermented in stainless steel, bringing out the fruit flavor and aromas in the wine.

Filed Under: Awards, Red Blend, Red Wine, Rosé, Tech Sheets Tagged With: Artistic Series, Red Blend, Red Wine, Rosé

Petite Noir

May 26, 2016 by Corey Ameele

Petite NoirPetite Noir

Unoaked
Finger Lakes

Petite Noir is a unique, medium-dry, unoaked red wine, fresh, fruity, very low in tannins, and with a tiny bit of sweetness in the background. It’s the perfect introductory red for white wine drinkers!

Viticulture

Grapes. Petite Noir is a unique blend of two red grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon and DeChaunac) and one white (Vidal Blanc). The proportions depend on the growing season.

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes. For this and several other wines, our vineyard crew chooses vine management techniques that bring out and preserve the naturally vibrant fruit flavors in the grapes.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks. No malolactic fermentation is performed.

Alcohol by volume. 11%

Residual sugar. 1.8%

IRF scale. Medium Dry

Aging. In stainless steel tanks.

Acidity. pH 3.4, TA 7.2 g/L

Bottling dates. April 6 and 19, 2017

Production. 516 cases 750mL

Vegan. Yes

Wine series. Vineyard

TTB ID. 16340-001-000408

UPC. 0-89800-00213-1

Year first produced: 1987

Winemaking notes. The grapes fermented for Petite Noir receive moderate skin contact to enhance the red fruit aromas while limiting tannin extraction. Fermentation occurs at lower temperatures common

to red wines yet higher than those used for white. An abbreviated aging period occurs only in stainless steel tanks to allow for maximum expression of fruit. We conduct extensive blend trials and choose a unique proportion of the various component wines to maintain as consistent a flavor profile from year to year as possible.

Enjoying Petite Noir

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

Serving temperature: Enjoy Petite Noir at cool room temperature or lightly chilled (55º-60ºF).

Tasting notes. Unoaked and fresh, Petite Noir has many of the characteristics of white wines, especially lower tannins and crisp fruit flavors, but with the heartiness of red wines, reminiscent of Beaujolais Nouveau.

Pairing suggestions. Grilled meats, pizza or pasta with tomato-based sauces, salads with sweeter dressings.

Filed Under: Awards, Red Blend, Red Wine, Tech Sheets Tagged With: Artistic Series, Red Blend, Red Wine

Meritage

May 26, 2016 by Corey Ameele

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.

Filed Under: Awards, Red Blend, Red Wine, Tech Sheets Tagged With: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Red Blend, Red Wine, Reserve Series

Tramonto

May 19, 2016 by Corey Ameele

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.

Filed Under: Red Wine, Tech Sheets Tagged With: Red Blend, Red Wine, Varietal Series

Cab-Merlot

May 18, 2016 by Corey Ameele

Cab-MerlotThe classic flavor profile, smooth tannins, versatility with food and outstanding value of Cab-Merlot® have made it our perennial best-selling wine.

Viticulture

Grapes: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot

Appellation: Finger Lakes

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: 12.5%

Residual sugar: 0.2%

IRF scale: Dry

Aging: 14-18 months in a variety of oak barrels to add nuance and complexity.

Acidity: pH 3.5, TA 7.7 g/L

Bottle volume: 750ml

Bottling dates: January 12, 2018 & May 16, 2018

Production: 1204 cases

Vegan: Yes

Casa Larga wine series: Classic

TTBID: 16338-001-000072

UPC. 0-89800-00033-5

Year first produced: 2002

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. A blend is then created that maximizes the nuances of each grape while maintaining harmony. Cabernet Sauvignon provides much of the fruit character and tannin. Cabernet Franc adds spice, and Merlot provides additional body and dark berry notes. This blend is then racked back into barrels where it ages for up to several more months.

Enjoying our Cab-Merlot

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 (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight. While we produce Cab-Merlot to be enjoyably balanced shortly after bottling, the wine can continue to 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 have made this delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot our perennial best-selling wine.

Pairing suggestions: Grilled meats, dishes with red sauces, chocolates, cheddars and goudas.

Filed Under: Awards, Red Wine, Tech Sheets Tagged With: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Red Blend, Red Wine, Varietal Series

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