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 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.