Rotta Winery
250 Winery Road
Templeton, CA 93465
(805)237-0510
info@rottawinery.com
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Open Daily 10:30 - 5pm, Summer till 6pm on weekends
Tasting fee $5
10% case discount
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Tours:
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Tours by Appointment
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Amenities:
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Historic Winery
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Price Range:
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$10 to $35 per bottle
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Established:
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1908
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Vineyards:
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20 dry farmed acres
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VIP Tasting:
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Yes
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Winery Dog:
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Zin & Honey
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Rotta Winery Description
Rotta Winery, founded in 1908 by the Rotta Family, is the only remaining family owned “original” winery in San Luis Obispo County. Mike Giubbini, grandson to the Rotta Family & Mark Caporale of Napa, have combined their talents to “bring back to life” the historic and rustic winery.
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. 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.
.jpg) Rotta label is focusing on red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, and Black Monukka– a dessert wine and Zinfandel Port. A Chardonnay is also produced. The 20-acre dry farmed Rotta estate vineyard has 15 acres in Zinfandel and five in Cabernet Sauvignon. See video at VineStories.
The new tasting room is now open in a new building at the site of the old winery. The place is not far off the road located in a country setting. There is a large patio out front of the tasting room and a charming and cozy experience inside. The room is made from reclaimed wood and is warm and inviting. The wines are rich and flavorful and made with a fruit forward style. The Estate Zinfandel is their flagship wine and should not be missed.
Wines and Awards
Lone Star 2007 International Wine Competition
2003 Rotta Black Monukka Dessert Sherry –Grand Star Award, Gold Medal
2004 Rotta Cabernet Franc – Silver Medal
2004 Rotta Cabernet Sauvignon – Bronze Medal
2004 Rotta Giubbini Vineyard Estate Zinfandel – Bronze Medal
American Wine Society 2007 Commercial Wine Competition
2004 Rotta Giubbini Vineyard Estate Zinfandel – Gold Medal
2003 Rotta Black Monukka Dessert Sherry – Gold Medal
The 2007 Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
2004 Rotta Cabernet Franc – JC Nominee
2004 Rotta Cabernet Sauvignon – Certificate (Silver
2004 Rotta Giubbini Vineyard Estate Zinfandel – Certificate (Silver)
2003 Rotta Black Monukka Dessert – Great Wine
2005 Rotta Zinfandel Port – Great Wine
Beverage Testing Institute 2007 World Value Wine Challenge – 2007 World Wine Championships
2003 Rotta Black Monukka Dessert Sherry – Silver Medal
2004 Rotta Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold Medal
2005 Rotta Chardonnay – Bronze Medal
2005 Rotta Zinfandel Rose – Bronze Medal
2006 Rotta Muscat Canelli – Silver Medal
2004 Rotta Merlot – Silver Medal
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2008 International Wine Competition
2003 Rotta Black Monukka Dessert Sherry – Silver Medal
2004 Rotta Cabernet Franc – Bronze Medal
2004 Rotta Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver Medal
2004 Rotta Giubbini Vineyard Estate Zinfandel – Bronze Medal
2005 Rotta Zinfandel Port – Bronze Medal
2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2005 Rotta Zinfandel Port – Gold Medal
2004 Rotta Giubbini Vineyard Estate Zinfandel – Bronze Medal
2004 Rotta Cabernet Franc – Bronze Medal
2008 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
2004 Rotta Giubbini Estate Zinfandel – Gold Medal
2008 The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
2004 Rotta Cabernet Franc – Bronze Medal
2004 Rotta Black Monukka Dessert Wine – Bronze Medal
2008 San Diego International Wine Competition
2004 Rotta Black Monukka Dessert Wine – Silver Medal
2004 Rotta Cabernet Franc – Bronze Medal
Wine Club
There are three clubs to choose from: Founders and Heritage clubs ship in February, June and October, “Rotta Run” club ships in January and May. Your club discount can be used for online orders, phone orders and in the tasting room. There is no membership fee and you can cancel anytime after your first shipment.
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Founder’s Club
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Heritage Club
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• 20% discount on all wine
• Three bottles per shipment/3x’s per year * (winemakers choice, 2 reds and 1 other)
• No tasting fee for up to four people
• Shipping /Handling – California $10, all other states $15 |
• 25% discount on all wine
• Six bottles per shipment/3x’s per year * (winemakers choice, 4 red and 2 other)
• No tasting fee for up to six people
• Shipping /Handling – California $15, all other states $20 |
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Rotta Run-Members Choice
Select your own wine shipment with the “Rotta Run Club”
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In this unique wine club you will receive 12 bottles of wine twice a year (January and May). With Members Choice you have the option to select the wines you want. To customize your wine club just reply to our email with a list of wine we are currently offering. Please note that if you have not selected your wines by the posted due date, you will receive the winemakers choice. |
• 30% discount on all wine
• Twelve bottles per shipment/2x’s per year
• You choose your wine
• No tasting fee for up to eight people
• Shipping/Handling- California $20, all other states $25
• Shipping only– NO winery “pick up” |
Click Here to sign up or call 805.237.0510
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