Casa Larga

Vidal Blanc

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2016 Vidal Blanc

We produce this delicious aromatic white wine from the same grape variety as our famous Fiori Vidal Blanc Ice Wine.

Viticulture

Grapes: 100% Vidal Blanc

Appellation: Finger Lakes

Harvest date(s): Oct. 26, 2016

Viticulture notes: Vidal Blanc is a rare white French-American wine grape developed by Jean Louis Vidal in France in the 1930s. It is winter-hardy, with thick skins that resist frosts. We trellis it high above the ground and train it in a downward, umbrella-like growth pattern. It can hang late into the season and is often the last grape picked during harvest. It produces moderate sugar, plentiful natural acidity and a range of possible fruit flavors depending on the vintage, from pineapple and grapefruit to peach.

Winemaking

Winemaker: Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation: Stainless steel at low temperature

Vintage: 2016

Alcohol by volume: 11.5%

Residual sugar: 1.1%

IRF scale: Medium Dry

Aging: Stainless steel

Acidity: pH 3.0, TA 8.1 g/L

Bottle volume: 750ml

Bottling date: February 1, 2017

Production: 191 cases

Wine series: Classic

Vegan: Yes

TTBID: 16338-001-000077

UPC: 0-89800-00934-5

Year first produced: 1988

Winemaking notes: Slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks lasts into the early winter. The wine is then aged on light lees to encourage body and roundness. Bottling occurs while the wine is young to maintain and emphasize the tropical aromas unique to the variety.

Enjoying our Vidal Blanc

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:

  • 2016 Vintage results to be determined.
  • 2015 Vintage: Gold Medal, 2016 New York Wine and Food Classic
  • 2014 Vintage: 91 Points, Gold Medal, Best Buy, 2015 Beverage Testing Institute World Wine Challenge (tastings.com)
  • 2013 Vintage: Gold Medal, 2014 Denver International Wine 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: 55º-60ºF

Tasting notes: This rare unoaked aromatic wine, fermented from the same grape variety as our renowned Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, exhibits a subtle nose of peaches, and a long citrus finish.

Pairing suggestions: Crab cakes, smoked meats, salads with vinaigrette dressing, goat cheese.

Vineyard Hill Riesling

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Vineyard Hill Riesling

2016 Vineyard Hill Riesling

Finger Lakes

Riesling grapes love our Finger Lakes climate and produce a wide variety of delicious wines.  We carefully monitor and arrest fermentation of our Vineyard Hill Riesling at a point which encourages a rich mouthfeel, ripe citrus and peach notes, and supple natural sweetness.       

Viticulture

Grape.  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.

Alcohol by volume. 10.5%

Aging. In stainless steel tanks.

Residual sugar.  3.5%

IRF sweetness scale.  Medium sweet

Acidity.  pH 3.1, TA 8.4 g/L 

Bottling dates. March 22-23, 2017

Production.  621 cases 750mL

Vegan.  Yes

Casa Larga wine series.  Vineyard 

TTB ID.  17019-001-000433

UPC.  0-89800-00724-2

Year first produced.  2008

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 Vineyard Hill 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. (to be announced)

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 temperature.  55º-60ºF 

Tasting notes.  Our Vineyard Hill Riesling features ripe citrus and peach notes balanced perfectly with natural sweetness.

Pairing suggestions.  Ham, pork or turkey with their traditional pineapple, apple or cranberry sides.

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.

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.

Muscat Ottonell

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2015 Muscat Ottonel

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. This exceptional Muscat Ottonel is finished in the drier European style.

Viticulture

Grape. 100% Muscat Ottonel

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes. Muscat Ottonel is the first grape we pick each harvest, usually in mid-September. Early picking allow us to highlight the grape’s natural lemony-citrus character.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at low temperature

Vintage. 2015

Alcohol by volume. 11.5%

Aging. Stainless steel

Residual sugar. 1.0%

IRF sweetness scale. Dry

Acidity. pH 3.5, TA 6.3 g/L

Bottling date. August 30, 2016

Production. 44 cases 750mL

Vegan. Yes

Casa Larga wine series. Classic

TTB ID. 17019-001-000441

UPC. 0-89800-00094-6

Year first produced. 1990

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 very young to capture the wine’s aromatic qualities at their peak.

Enjoying our Muscat Ottonel

Availability.

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

Accolades.

2013 vintage. 92 Points, Gold Medal and Best
Buy, 2014 World Wine Challenge (tastings.com)

2012 vintage. 92 Points, Gold Medal and Best
Buy, 2013 World Wine Challenge (tastings.com)

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.

Ideal serving temperature. 50ºF

Tasting notes. This exceptional, dry, European style Muscat Ottonel has a fragrant floral nose, vibrant citrus notes, and a luxurious finish.  

Pairing suggestions. Delicious as an apéritif, this wine is also a beautiful accompaniment to light salads and vegetable dishes.

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.

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.