La Casa Narcisi Winery
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Welcome
to
our web site. We are glad you are here!
Our winery is located just 10 miles north of Pittsburgh in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania.
The winery is a family owned and operated facility, and we are all proud
natives of the Pittsburgh area.
We offer complimentary tasting during all business hours. Currently we produce 26 different varieties of fabulous wines from an array of dry reds all the way to a mouth-watering selection of sweet fruit wines.
Picnic
areas are available inside and out. We also offer live entertainment every
Sunday and many other interesting events from wine dinners to antique
car shows to art exhibits.
We look forward to seeing you!
Our
Newest Wine
**Stella** a Chianti style blend. We used four of our finest reds to create this beautifully bold, full body wine. aged 8 months on oak!
**Coming this summer our first vintage of Syrah!!
La Casa Narcisi
Winery
4578 Gibsonia Road (Route 910)
Gibsonia, PA 15044 Phone: (724)
444-4744
Winery Hours
Wednesday, Thursday 11am-6:30pm
Friday 11am-6:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm
Closed Monday, Tuesday and Major Holidays
Due
to PA state law no outside alcohol is permitted or tolerated.
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Activities and Events
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June 2008 click here
UPCOMING
EVENTS (Check back often for dates and times!)
Car shows
Wine Downs
Evening concerts
Artist Series
Wine Dinners
Have
A Picnic Year Round at the winery. Two porches, an outdoor deck,
and the indoor mezzanine are equipped with tables and chairs and are available
for your use during all business hours. Small groups of up to 12 people
are welcome to bring food items and consume wine purchased from the winery.
There is no charge for picnicking and no reservations required. If you
forget glasses for your picnic, Winery souvenir glasses are available
for $3.00 and plastic is available for public use.
Enjoy Live Music every Sunday beginning at 1:00 pm, there is
no charge. We alternate between a Bluegrass Sunday with Josh and Melinda
playing string instruments and a Traditional Sunday with Lou playing his
accordion or keyboard.
Cigars? That’s right we even sell a variety of fresh premium
cigars for your enjoyment. You can choose between a Punch, Romeo and Julieta,
Macanudo Portofino, and a Heavenly Vanilla. Of course, you must smoke
them in the great outdoors!
Giftshop Customized wine labels. Gift bottles (187ml) $7 for 24-47, $5.50 for 48-71, $5.00 for 72+ includes labels, wine, and ribbons. For customized labels for a regular wine bottle (750ml), it's $4 for 1-3 labels $2 for 4-11, $1 for 12+, this includes the label and time only wine is sold seperately. Order now!
Baskets themed wine basket visit the winery to pick up ready to go baskets. Each basket is hand designed with each item individually picked.Private
Facility Rentals are available during and after winery business hours, for weddings.
showers, meetings, etc. Special details and pricing are made available
at the winery based on the size and needs of your function. Rentals can
also include the tour package if appropriate.
Feel Free to Explore. Take a walk to the stream or play Bocce on the grass. Come and enjoy the day with us!
Due to PA state law no outside alcohol is permitted or tolerated.
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Our Family History
The Narcisi family has been producing wine for many generations. It all began in our hometown of Giulianova, Italy. In the early 1900's Raphael Narcisi and his family traveled to the United States bringing their talents and knowledge of winemaking along. They settled in the local Pittsburgh area. At that time there were no wineries in Pennsylvania and laws did not offer opportunities to pursue winemaking as a career.The Narcisi family was determined to continue the tradition of winemaking and constructed a large wine cellar in their residence. Raphael with the assistance of his wife Mary Dennis produced the family's wine at their home. Raphael passed his knowledge and skills on to his sons with the vision that they might continue the family tradition of winemaking throughout subsequent generations. After Raphael's death the winemaking equipment was moved to his son's farm where Thomas with his wife Mary and the help of their three daughters built an even larger wine cellar. Raphael's grandson Dennis Ralph and great grandsons Randall and Anthony Narcisi assisted them. In 1989 Thomas passed the trade and his equipment on to the next generation. From there, Dennis Ralph, with the assistance of his wife Sara and sons Randall and Anthony continued this family tradition for many years at their resident wine cellar.As the opportunities for a winery business in western Pennsylvania became a more attractive option, the La Casa Narcisi Winery facility was finally built, and opened for business on November 1st, 2001. "It was a seed planted, tended, and destined to sprout", said Dennis Narcisi. With the opening of La Casa Narcisi Winery we bring you four generations and over 75 combined years of winemaking experience with a genuine desire and commitment to provide our customers with the best quality product, made with the freshest grapes and the highest standards.We are very pleased to have the opportunity to share our excitement and experience with you and hope you enjoy the La Casa Narcisi wine.
Tony, Sara, Denny,& Randy
Denny & Sara
Denny & Randy
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About
The Owners
Meet Dennis, Sara, and sons Randy and Tony Narcisi. We are the proud winery owners, and we welcome your visit. Here is a little about who we are and what we do!
Dennis Narcisi is the talented vintner or winemaker. His primary duties are wine production and managing the wine cellar. Dennis is retired from a career as a high school instructor and pursuing his hobby and dream.
Sara Narcisi is the financial and marketing coordinator. Her primary duty is balancing the operation behind the scenes. Sara, retired from a career as a Systems Analyst/Computer Programmer, is now assisting with the family business and utilizing her talents in a different venue.
Randy Narcisi is the winery and vineyard manager. His primary duties are in overall winery management, grape growing and human resources. Randy is an active commercial airline pilot for American Airlines. He works trips worldwide and returns to the winery to enjoy his days off in a different manner.
Tony Narcisi - After a ten year career in the hedge fund industry in San Francisco, Tony has returned to assist in the family business. He is the research specialist. His contributions include providing knowledge of business trends, along with continual education in, and application of the technical aspects of winemaking. Tony assists Denny in wine production and managing the cellar; he is also our representative marketing and advertising lead along with managing computer related, retail room and office related tasks.
Denny (winemaker)
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About the Winery
The La Casa Narcisi Winery opened for business on November 1st, 2001. We are rooted on a 10-acre parcel of land in the Deer Creek Valley. Edged by a clear, fresh water trout stream, our site is nestled among the towering trees and rolling hills of beautiful western Pennsylvania. As you picnic with a glass of wine on our deck, you will find the homes of many kinds of wildlife including our favorite, the wild turkeys.
The winery
building is a 2-story, 11,000 square foot winemaking facility. Designed
by owners Dennis and Randy Narcisi, the building and finish reflect a
modern, yet tradition Italian feel. Décor inside selected by Sara
Narcisi offers the creative and finishing touch.
Very visible
from the road, the building sits in the valley with a red tile roof and
sculpted Italian arches. Journey down the descending drive, between the
rows of grapevines, and by our small vineyard, to approach the stone patio,
that leads you ahead. Pull open one of the heavy 2 inch thick, solid wooden
arched doors and you have found your way into the tasting room where you
will be greeted by one of our outstanding staff members.
Tasting Room The tasting room houses a specially designed, 30 foot copper-top bar made of crotch wood cherry, very complimenting for an afternoon of wine sampling with good company. Wine by the bottle, or by the glass can be sampled and purchased. Our wine store displays various wine related accessories, gift items, gift baskets, and gift certificates. Custom-made wine bottle gift baskets are available with any wine combination. They make a great gift for any occasion. We also offer a wide selection of small favor bottles with personnel labels. These are very popular and make a fabulous addition to any wedding, reunion and other unique event.
Leading towards
the mezzanine, is a deep red oak staircase. It invites you to the
upstairs where you may sit down and relax in our comfortable sitting area.
Two viewing windows provide a ‘peak of the action’ into the
operation. Out the back door is our deck furnished with picnic tables
and overlooking the woods leading to the stream. Enjoy a bottle of wine
or have a cigar in the great outdoors.
The wine
cellar is an above the ground, climate controlled wine cellar containing
the latest in modern winemaking equipment originating from Italy. This
is where we crush, press, ferment, age, and bottle all of our wines. Current
tank capacity is about 20,000 gallons of wine. This is equal to about
100,000 bottles or 8,000 cases of wine per year.
The
VineyardWe planted
our first vine in 2001. Currently, our vinyard consists of Chambourcin,
Frontenac and Vidal vines. Plans are to grow a few more acres over the
next couple of years. Each year we will gradually add to our outdoor amenities.
The remaining
grapes that we use are grown at three select vineyards in the Erie, Pennsylvania
region. During the fall harvest, immediately following the grape picking,
we transport the grapes to the La Casa Narcisi Winery. From there the
winemaking process begins.
We first crush
the grapes. After a few days of fermenting, they are pressed. From that
point they go through various stages of aging and racking until developing
into the finished product. Bottling and Labeling are next and the wine
is ready for your enjoyment!
WinemakingWe currently
produce about 20,000 gallons or 100,000 bottles (8,000 cases) of wine
each year. Our lineup includes 26 varieties. Growing at a comfortable
pace, each year we gradually increase our production and add new varieties.
We offer a wide selection of quality wines produced using natural processes
and freshly picked grapes. Dennis, the vintner, develops our wines with
exceptionally low sulphite levels, which make for a more enjoyable and
healthier product.
Depending on
the variety, some wines take as little as 6 months to mature and are ready
to drink, while others can benefit from years of aging before they are
ready to be sold.
All of our
wines are made here at the winery and are available for sale at our winery
only. Wine production at a small winery is somewhat limited by the availability
of adequate grapes and the amount of available aging space. At different
times of the year, we continue to release new varieties and changing vintages.
So there is always something new and exciting.
With a history
of over four generations of winemaking, we have been able to finely tune
and perfect our techniques. The final product is a superior quality wine
that we think you will enjoy. Please stop in for a tasting!
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The Wine List
Steuben & Niagara are Back!!!
Dry Red
Merlot - Full bodied, intense garnet color, young full berry flavor, oak aged, with a lingering fruity finish
Cabernet Sauvignon -- Full bodied, deep ruby, soft finish, hint of oak and Vanilla, full berry flavor
Chambourcin -- Medium bodied, light ruby, rich berry flavors, hint of oak, smooth and dry with a silky finish
Chancellor -- Full bodied, dark red, fruity, complex and robust, with a hint of oak and fig overtones, smooth and dry
Stella -- A Chianti style blend, using the perfect ratio of our finest reds, bold robust, bursting with flavors
Sangiovese -- Medium bodied, garnet color, crisp, bold and smooth, berry flavors with a smooth dry finish
Semi-Dry Red
Deer Creek Table Wine -- A blend of dry red and blush grapes, medium bodied, with a soft rich finish
Rosetta --Light body, taste of apple, cranberry, and orange, great summer(or winter) sipping wine
DeChaunac -- a semi-dry red with fuity tastes of strawberry or cherries
Blush
Steuben -- Rose, grape aroma, delicately spicy, semi-sweet
Catawba Pink -- Fruity and fresh, sparkling pink in color, delicately sweet
Dry White
Chardonnay -- Premium white medium bodied, complex, depth and character, hint of oak, fermented on the skins, crisp dry and rich buttery finish
Seyval Blanc -- Medium bodied, crisp flavor with a touch of citrus and hint of sweetness, refreshing clean dry finish
Traminette--If you like Gewurtraminer, try Traminette with its delicate citrus and delightful spiciness
Gewurztraminer--A real German classic!!!
Semi-Dry White
Vidal -- Crisp bouquet, fully rounded and fruity with a touch of citrus
Riesling -- Intense fruity flavor and aromas, fresh varietal white, made in a German style, fermented on the skins
Sweet White
Niagara -- The most intense grape aroma, sweet, fresh and clean *New Vintage*
Vignoles -- Intense deep fruit and aromas, late harvest style, fermented on the skins for a smooth buttery color and finish, a fresh and very rich varietal white. Similar to a Sauternes
Sweet Red
Concord -- Medium bodied, sweet light red, luscious grape flavor and aromas
Sweet Fruit
Peach -- Great peachy flavor and bouquet, delicious and refreshing Sangria -- Our own citrus blend, bold and overwhelmingly refreshing!! Black Raspberry -- Luscious fresh raspberry taste with a rich berry bouquet
Blackberry -- Intense blackberry aroma and flavor, dark, thick body, rich, sweet finish, tasty dessert, great over ice cream!
Rubino Red Raspberry -- Extreme raspberry flavor, bold vibrant color, rich body, fabulously pleasing, great sipper, superb over ice cream!
Brillante Blueberry -- Strongly fresh and Robust, fruitful in taste, soothing and satisfying, ultimate in blueberries, rich over ice cream!
Bottle prices range from $9.5 - $18 with a 10% discount on cases of 12 bottles, you may mix and match to fill a case. The ’Vintners Voyager’ Case Club is offered to case buyers at no charge and includes options for various additional gifts, discounts, and special events.Wine production at a small winery is always limited and prices are subject to change. If you find a vintage you really enjoy, we suggest you purchase as much as you can. Although we generally are able to keep most varieties in stock, we cannot guarantee it! Varieties will also vary in taste from year to year, as the grapes are slightly different from each season.
We also offer specialty small favor bottles for weddings, reunions, and other special events. The bottles are filled with a wine of your choice. Professionally printed personal labels and custom bottle decorations are included. One month advance notice required. Contact the winery for more details and pricing.
Our wine can only be purchased at the winery, with the exception of a few restaurants.
Meet the newest member of our staff
Jerry Metallo Joined our staff January 2nd 2008. Jerry is a sommelier certified by The American Sommelier Association. Jerry will be heading up wine dinners, events, and marketing.
Directions
We are approximately 10 miles north of Pittsburgh or just 4 miles off the PA turnpike Butler exit.
From I-79 in Erie
(From the North) Travel South on I-79. Exit at PA-910/Wexford/Orange Belt Exit. Travel East on PA-910 for 12 miles and you will see us on the right side. ( 3 miles after you cross Route 8)
From I-79 in West Virginia
(From the South) Travel North on I-79. Exit at PA-910/Wexford/Orange Belt Exit. Travel East on PA-910 for 12 miles and you will see us on the right side. ( 3 miles after you cross Route 8)
From I-279 in any area
Travel North on I-279. I-279 will merge into I-79 North. Exit at PA-910/Wexford/Orange Belt Exit. Travel East on PA-910 for 12 miles and you will see us on the right side. ( 3 miles after you cross Route 8)
From the PA Turnpike/I-76 in Ohio
(From the West) Travel East on PA Turnpike I-76. Take the PA-8 North Exit #39. Travel North on PA-8 for 1 mile. Turn Right on PA-910 East/Gibsonia Road. Follow PA-910 East for 3.2 miles and you will see us on the right side.
From the PA Turnpike/I-76 in Breezewood
(From the East) Travel West on PA Turnpike I-76. Take the Allegheny Valley Exit #48 towards PA-28/Pittsburgh. Merge onto Freeport Road for 0.5 miles. Turn Right on Indianola Road/PA-910 West/Yellow Belt. Follow PA-910 West for 7.2 miles and you will see us on the left side.
From Route 28 in Pittsburgh
(from the South) Travel North on PA 28. Take the Butler/PA-8 North Exit. Travel North on PA-8 for about 10 miles. Turn right on PA-910 East (Gibsonia road). Follow PA-910 East for 3.2 miles and you will see us on the right side.
From Route 28 in Freeport
(from the North) Travel South on PA-28. Take the PA-910 Exit # 11 towards Harmarville/PA Turnpike for 0.2 miles. Turn Right on Indianola Road/PA-910 West/Yellow Belt. Follow PA-910 West for 6.5 miles and you will see us on the left side.
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Hours
Wed-Fri, 11am - 6:30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am - 5pm
Mon, Tue & Major Holidays: Closed
Contact Information
Owners; Dennis,
Sara, Randy, and Tony Narcisi
Staff members; Marianne, Joan, Tammy, Tina, Dorothy, Jerry, and Alan.
La Casa Narcisi Winery
4578 Gibsonia Road (Route 910)
Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: (724) 444-4744
FAX: (724) 444-3951
www.narcisiwinery.com
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