Rotta Winery

       

 

Rotta Winery is an amazing winery just off of the 46 near Turley Wine Cellars and across the highway from Zinalley Winery and Hunt Cellars.  This is one of the three most oldest wineries in the county.  This place does not have an overly expensive advertising gimmick such as a giant mid-evil castle, or driving range, or a bar used by Jesse James.  In place of all the gimmicks it has a down to earth story about the current owner Michael Giubbini and how he used to work in the vineyard as a child while visiting his grandfather.  "The original vineyard and winery were started in 1856 by a Frenchman named Adolph Siot, who later sold the successful enterprise to Joe Rotta in 1908."  The Zinfandel grapes are over 70 years old and root stock goes down over 35 feet.  

         I have been to this winery a couple times and every time I go I have the best time. The bartenders are so friendly and fun to be around. This is what makes wine tasting more exciting and fun.  The wonderful grapes that they have mixed and match for such texture and taste to the company that drinks with you is what makes Rotta fun to visit. 

Red Wine

Petite Verdot, 2006, Paso Robles $26.00

Primitivo, 2009, Paso Robles $22.00

Proprietor's Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Paso Robles $24.00

Cabernet Franc, 2006, 100% Boneso Vineyard $22.00

Merlo, Paso Robles $18.00 Sold Out

Rotta Reserve Merlot, Paso Robles, 2007 $27.00

Estate Zinfandel, 2006 $27.00

Heritage Zinfandel, 2006 $18.00 Sold Out

Zinfandel Rose, 2010 $14.00

Trinity, 2007 $35.00 

White Wine

Vermentino, 2010, Paso Robles $22.00

Chardonnay, Slo County, 2010 $22.00

Dessert Wine

Estate Zinfandel Port 2009 $31.00

Black Monukka, 375ml $31.00

Muscat Canelli, Paso Robles, 2010, 750ml $20.00

Rotta Winery has no irrigation what so ever. They use a technique called Dryland farming.  Dryland farming solely depends on natural rainfall.  These old zinfindale grapes go down over 35 feet and is able to soak up the moisture for way down below.  Rotta believes that by using this method you get a smaller grape but its much sweeter.  Perhaps that's why their dessert wines are the best around.


Estate Zinfandel Port 2009 $31.00


"The sweet Berry-like aromas are accentuated by the full flavor of the Zinfandel grape.  The heavy, smooth, flavor fill your mouth with memories of the 70 year old vines that struggled to produce this dreamy wine." Description taken from their website.


Medals-Silver (2011), Bronze (2011), Gold (2007), Bronze (2007), Gold (2007), Silver (2007), Gold (2007)


Black Monukka, 375ml $31.00


"The Caramelized, Nutty and Vanilla aromas of this baked cream sherry reveal the flavor of the Black Monukka grapes that produced this wine.  After a lengthy aging in small oak barrels, its' richness in the flavor will linger in your mind forever. A wine to be sipped and enjoyed with cheeses and after dinner." Description taken from their website.


Medals Silver (2011), Gold (2011), Gold (2010), Gold X 7 (2007), Silver X 2 (2007)

250 Winery Rd

Templeton, CA 93465

Phone: 

(805) 237-0510

Fax:

(805) 227-6601

Email:info@rottawinery.com