2014 American Oak Chardonnay Estate Grown and Bottled Finger Lakes White oak barrels bring intriguingly different flavors to wine depending on the wood’s origin. We choose barrels with oak harvested from the forests of Missouri for our American Oak Chardonnay. The natural oils in the wood help impart to the wine lovely aromas of vanilla […]
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The 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. […]
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2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserves Sawmill Creek Vineyards Sunrise Hill Vineyards Finger Lakes Our limited-production single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon reserves are delicious examples of our ability, developed over the past 20 years, to produce red wines with not only a classic tannic structure but also the Finger Lakes region’s signature berry notes and clean finish. Tasted together, […]
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2017 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 […]
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CLV Chardonnay Oaked Finger Lakes Our very popular CLV Chardonnay is fermented and aged in a blend of oak barrels to achieve a round mouth-feel and a beautiful balance of natural fruit and oak flavors. Viticulture Grapes. 100% Chardonnay Appellation. Finger Lakes Viticulture notes. We grow four different clones (subspecies) of Chardonnay […]
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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 […]
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2016 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 […]
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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 […]
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2016 Estate Block Rieslings Finger Lakes Estate Grown & Bottled Riesling grapes naturally express the terroir in which they are grown. They grow happily at Casa Larga, producing delicious aromatic wines from crisp and dry to smooth and sweet, with beautiful natural acidity and a range of flavors from green apple to mineral. Viticulture Grapes: […]
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2016 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 […]
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2016 Fiori Delle Stelle Vidal Blanc Ice Wine Estate Grown and BottledFinger 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 […]
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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 […]
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2016 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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Pallido 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 […]
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Petite 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 […]
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2014 Pinot Noir Estate Grown and Bottled Finger Lakes The cherry aromas and distinctive earthy character of the noble Pinot Noir grape are on full display in this elegant wine, a favorite of our winemaker Matt Cassavaugh. Viticulture Grape. 100% Pinot Noir Appellation. Finger Lakes Harvest date. October 10, 2014 Viticulture notes. Our vineyard crew […]
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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 […]
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Recent 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 […]
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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 […]
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2016 Vineyard Hill Chardonnay Unoaked Finger Lakes We ferment and age our very popular Vineyard Hill® Chardonnay entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve its naturally zesty and crisp fruit characteristics. Viticulture Grapes. 100% Chardonnay Appellation. Finger Lakes Viticulture notes. We manage these types for maximum ripeness to allow their fruit and floral aromatics to […]
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