Rich in history and tradition, rotta today is a boutique winery focused on creating some of the best wine with a true sense of terroir from some of the oldest cab and zinfandel vines in san luis obispo county. All this history creates a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a founding paso robles winery in a world class location. Rotta winery is located at 250 winery road, templeton, california 93465. Rotta winery introduces new line of wines paso robles daily. Originally built in the late 1800s by frenchman adolph siot, it was sold over 100 years ago in 1908 to the rotta family after, decades of successful. 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. At least 250,000 americans have wine vats bubbling quietly in garages, cellars, and closets. Rotta winery archives page 2 of 2 paso robles wineries. One thing thats definitely staying is the old redwood sign with rotta winery neatly hand stenciled in white paint. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. Schramsbergs history dates back to the 19th century, when german immigrant jacob schram first made his home and started his winery on diamond mountain.
Rotta winery templeton all you need to know before you. Rare rose blend is a term winesearcher uses to identify rose wines made from unusual or rarely seen combinations of grape varieties. The grounds have whale bone fossils from when the area was covered in water. Black monukka rotta winery, paso robles this vinefera was brought to the u. The staff was excellent, giving an overview of the wineries history. Come visit us for excellent wines as well as wonderful hospitality. See what theyve got going on for you to partake in. Historic rotta winery, started in 1908 is located in templeton, ca. Today rotta winery is a member of the cab collective.
Rotta releases cabernet sauvignon from the oldest vines in. Its true origin however is not known though name is thought to have originated from a persian grape, called munaqqa, meaning raisin, but were not certain. I took a note out of randall grahms book and made labels that stood out. Apr 24, 2020 paso robles oldest winery recapitalized historic rotta winery sold enters next era in its 105year history historic rotta winery has been acquired by an full article villa sanjuliette plans expansion and upgrades. Napa, sonoma, the essential guide to both glamorous estates and intimate, familyowned vineyards, the california directory of fine wineries is an indispensible travel companion to the golden states worldrenowned wine country. Get directions, hours, specials, phone number and more for rotta winery. No events, tours or tastings scheduled for this date. Our winemaker, christian tietje, has been shaking up the industry for decades with his insane varietal pairings and his love of big ass wines. In the 1920s, rotta then sold it to his brother clement rotta, who bonded the winery after prohibition in the 1930s and forged the label into one best known for its hearty zinfandels.
Founded in 1908, rotta winery is located in templeton, california, and produces ultrapremium wines from grapes grown on its estate vineyards along with grapes purchased from local growers. Winemaker, jordan fiorentini, crafts estategrown rhone, zinfandel, and tempranillo. If you are a club member logging in for the first time, youll need to verify your account before you can login. Sep 29, 2014 about rotta rotta winery is the oldest continually operating, family owned winery in the paso robles ava, producing zinfandel, bordeaux varietals and its famous black monukka dessert wine. Alaska wineries arizona wineries california wineries hawaii wineries nevada wineries oregon wineries utah wineries. Rotta winery 2009 muscat canelli, paso robles rating was calculated by to be 89 points out of 100 on 10152010. Winery history the new spring mountain vineyard was once three separate properties each with its own vineyard and winery.
Features a unique blend of history and modern winemaking technology. Wine fest 20 at rotta winery friday, may 17 you are invited to rotta winerys wine festival dinner tickets. Rotta winery, founded in 1908 by the rotta family, is the only remaining family. Rotta rotta winery was one of the first three wineries established in paso robles. Rotta winery this summer might be quarantined, but we. After all, this is one of the oldest established wineries in paso robles. Rotta winery historic rotta winery, started in 1908, is located in the heart of the paso robles ava. Stores and prices for rotta winery rose, california prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. We have now available a pick up by appointment reservation. One of the three oldest wineries in paso robles, rotta was established in 1908. Epoch estate wines was founded in 2004 by bill and liz armstrong with the simple, although not necessarily easy to implement, philosophy. The spirit of mama rotta lives on in the wines and atmosphere of this tucked away treasure for visitors seeking a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere for enjoying an afternoon with friends. Referred to as the wild west of california wine, paso robles wine country. Rotta winery is one of the oldest wineries in paso robles.
Rotta winery, paso robles, is a heritage producer of dryfarmed single varietal and red and white wine blends. In fact, many local vineyards got by during prohibition by making communion wine. But in the past year, maybe two, the wine has lost some of its luster, and every time i visit the tasting room, the staff act as if my presence is putting them out. Rotta winery is the oldest continually operating, family owned winery in the paso robles ava, producing zinfandel, bordeaux varietals and its famous black monukka dessert wine. Rotta vineyardtoday, the rotta label is being revived by one of their grandsons, michael giubbini, who remembers long. Rotta vineyardthe 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 rotta winery, located at 250 winery road in templeton, was operated by three generations of swissitalians. One of 97,337 wine stores and wineries with price lists on wine searcher. Your guidedriver will point out landmarks and wineries along the way, tell stories and talk about local history and, of course, wine making, as well as sharing with you our local culture. Rotta winery, the oldest operating familyowned winery in the. Experience historic rotta winery san luis obispo county. The west coast land company was a real estate development company formed by businessmen, landowners, and politicians anticipating. Rotta winery is open to the public fridays, saturdays and sundays from 11 a.
Owner and winemaker, justin smith, is a secondgeneration farmer whose 2007. Rotta used to have great service and knowledgeable staff. Templeton, california has only two tasting rooms, located at rotta winery and pesenti winery. Historic rotta winery enters next era in its 105 year history. The vineyards and winery that we know today as the rotta winery were established by adolphe siot 18581925, a farmer who purchased the land in 1891 from the west coast land company. Rotta winery, founded in 1908 by the rotta family, is the only remaining family owned original winery in san luis obispo county. We approached rotta winery with a sense of anticipation. Michael giubbini contact rotta winery 250 winery rd. The rotta winery was one of the few wineries in california to remain. Rotta winery 250 winery road, templeton, ca 93465, usa. Dec 22, 2019 lazy bear winery nov 27, 2019 hedman vineyards and wi. The best paso robles wineries to visit 2019 updated travelizza.
One of 97,337 wine stores and wineries with price lists on winesearcher. Wine and food pairings, perfect picnic patio, and production tours at rotta winery over harvest wine weekend, october 15 17. Interview with rotta winery owner and winemaker mike giubbini. Situated in a rural location, this romantic cabin is within 1 mi 2 km of rotta winery, lone madrone winery, and turley wine cellars. Indiana named andrew york, according to certain historical writings. Cal poly students and local surfers buying wine from rotta brought their own containers to reduce the price. Adolph siot, a french immigrant, was the first to plant wine grapes and build a winery in templeton, ca he purchased a 140 acre property in 1891, and planted fruit trees and grapevines from which he made wine. The very sweet folks at rotta winery are having some good fun, and have enough for everyone, for wine fest weekend. Your account checkout sign in my wish list 0 items in your shopping cart wines my account wine clubs wines our portfolio special packs event. Rotta winery templeton 2020 all you need to know before.
Rebels with a wine cause paso robles wine country alliance. Rotta family wine history project of san luis obispo county. I painted that sign when i was ten years old, remembered giubbini. The rotta tasting room and winery is located in the templeton hills, and features a unique blend of history and modern winemaking technology. Lassen peak winery gallo winery canyon road winery gnarly head cellars glen ellen winery bear creek winery mirassou winery. Browse expedias selection of 422 hotels and places to stay closest to rotta winery. Brian benson cellars, and christian tietje, rotta winery, and learn where their rebellious spirit. Paso robles oldest winery recapitalized historic rotta winery sold enters next era in its 105year history historic rotta winery has been acquired by an full article villa sanjuliette plans expansion and upgrades. Its the chaotic intersection of art, music, wine, human history, and the human soul. Rotta is one of the three oldest wineries in paso robles, with epoch york mountain before and turley pesenti winery before in 1908 joe rotta migrated from italy and acquired the vineyard and winery during prohibition rotta produced sacramental wine for local churches as well as grape juice. Epoch estate wines was found in 2004 by bill and liz armstrong with the simple, although not necessarily easy to implement, philosophy. Templeton is a censusdesignated place cdp in san luis obispo county, california. Californias lockdown has been extended and were limited in our shipping options.
The west coast land company was a real estate development company formed by businessmen, landowners, and politicians anticipating the. The rotta family was famous for its zinfandel jug wine. Save on popular hotels near rotta winery, san luis obispo. Its an escape from the box of our own assumptions, down roads others are too cautious to travel, in search of perfection unconfined by rules.
Here in paso robles wine country, there isnt a celebration that doesnt call for a little or a lot of world class vino. Donati family vineyard templeton 2020 all you need to. There is great variation within the world of rose, from the fresh. Rotta winery has been around since 1908 and is known for its zinfandel, a wine that the rotta family was able to continue making and selling during prohibition since it was used as a communion wine. Contact information for, and services offered by, rotta winery. Rotta winery is one of the oldest wineries in the area, established in 1908. Rotta was one of the first wineries to establish itself in paso robles with adolph siot, acquiring the land in 1856 and planting fruit trees and vineyards with joe rotta establishing the winery around 1908. Learn about paso robles wine countrys rebels and what makes them and their wine unique and rebellious. They have a collection of old bottles that were used in the distant years by customers. Rotta winery introduces new line of wines crafted in spirit.
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