Description:

One of the three oldest wineries in Paso Robles, RoTTA was established in 1908! 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. RoTTA Winery is located in the famed Willow Creek District of the West side of Paso Robles.

Legendary winemaker Christian Tietje joined the team in 2015 and while paying homage to the past, Christian has created wines that are approachable, sophisticated and timeless. Our sister winery in Argentina, Bodega de Budeguer in Mendoza, allows for collaborative winemaking and guest experiences which embraces both cultures.

A visit to RoTTA includes stories steeped in the Paso Robles Wine region overlooking the oldest cabernet vines in the county while exploring the bright influences of the future including Christian Tietje’s unconventional blends and delicious estate single varietals.

RoTTA wines are available exclusively in our tasting room.

Our History:

– 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.
– December 5, 1933- What Happened- Hint: It was a Great Day! The Repeal of Prohibition and RoTTA Winery was back in business.
– RoTTA is home to the oldest cabernet vines in the region and some of the oldest zinfandel vines.

Our Sister Winery in Argentina:

– RoTTA is now owned by an Argentinian family
– RoTTA has a sister winery in Mendoza (Argentina), Bodega Budeguer. Mendoza is a great wine region of Argentina. FAMOUS for Malbec.
– RoTTA´s winemaker, Federico Bizotto, is from Argentina.
– We are also exporting our old vine Zinfandel to Argentina… It is truly a blending of cultures and our mutual passion of wine!

Our Boutique Style:

– RoTTA features small lot production with very high-end winemaking practices- at most 250 cases of any particular varietal, and many of them sell out.
– RoTTA´s wines are not available to the public other than in our Tasting Room and through our Wine Club.

Varietals:

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Bordeaux-Style Blends, Zinfandel Port and Black Monukka.

Accolades:

RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, American Wine Society, 2008; Silver Medal
Heritage Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, American Wine Society, 2008; Silver Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, American Wine Sociey, 2008; Silver Medal
RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Beverage Tasting Institute, 2009; Silver Medal
Heritage Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Beverage Tasting Institute, 2009; Bronze Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, Beverage Tasting Institute, 2008; Silver Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, Beverage Tasting Institute, 2009; Silver Medal & Best Buy
RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, California Zinfandel Championship, 2009; Bronze Medal
RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Central Coast Wine Competition, 2009; Bronze Medal
Heritage Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Finger Lake Int’l Wine Competition, 2009; Silver Medal
RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Finger Lakes Int’l Wine Competition, 2009; Bronze Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, Finger Lakes Int’l Wine Competition, 2009; Silver Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, Houston LS&R Int’l Wine Competition, 2009; Bronze Medal
RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Jefferson Cup, 2008; JC Nominee
Heritage Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, Lone Star Internat’ Wine Competition, 2009; Silver Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, Lone Star Internat’ Wine Competition, 2008; Bronze Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, Los Angeles Int’l Wine & Spirits Competition, 2008; Silver Medal
RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2009; Bronze Medal
Heritage Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2009; Gold Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2009; Silver Medal
RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2005, West Coast Wine Competition, 2009; Bronze Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, West Coast Wine Competition, 2008; Bronze Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2005, West Coast Wine Competition, 2009; Bronze Medal
RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Giubbini Vineyard Paso Robles 2003, California Mid-State Fair Central Coast Wine Competition, 2006; Silver Medal
RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Port Paso Robles 2006, California Zinfandel Championship, 2009; Silver Medal
RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles 2003, California Zinfandel Championship, 2006; Double Gold Medals
Dessert Sherry 2002, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006; Gold Medal
Merlot 2002, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal
Cabernet Sauvignon 2002, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal
Cabernet Franc 2003, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal
Chardonnay 2004, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal
Zinfandel Port 2004, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal – Scored 84 Points
Dessert Sherry Paso Robles 2002, Laurie Daniel’s “The Grapevine” – SLO Tribune, August 16, 2006; Recommended – A Local Wine Pick
Muscat Canelli Paso Robles 2005, Laurie Daniel’s “The Grapevine” – SLO Tribune, August 16, 2006; Recommended – A Local Wine Pick
Giubbini Vineyard Zinfandel Paso Robles 2003, Laurie Daniel’s “The Grapevine” – SLO Tribune, July 26, 2006; Recommended – A Local Wine Pick
Cabernet Sauvignon 2002, Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition, 2006; Silver Medal
Cabernet Franc 2003, Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition, 2006; Silver Medal
RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Giubbini Vineyard Paso Robles 2003, Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition, 2006; Silver Medal
Dessert Sherry Paso Robles 2002, Orange County Fair Wine Competition, 2006; Four-Star Gold Medal
Dessert Sherry Paso Robles 2002, Orange County Fair Wine Competition, 2006; Four-Star Gold Medal
Cabernet Franc 2003, San Diego International Wine Competition, 2006; Silver Medal
Zinfandel Port Giubbini Estate Vineyard 2004, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal
Merlot Paso Robles 2002, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal (14.00 to $19.99)
RoTTA Winery Estate Zinfandel Giubbini Vineyard 2003, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2006; Silver Medal
Cabernet Franc 2003, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2006; Silver Medal
Chardonnay 2004, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2006; Bronze Medal
Cabernet Franc Boneso Vineyard Paso Robles 2003, West Coast International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal
Merlot Casa Grande Vineyard Paso Robles 2002, West Coast International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal ($10.50-$18)
Zinfandel Port Giubbini Vineyard Paso Robles 2004, West Coast International Wine Competition, 2006; Gold Medal
Zinfandel Giubbini Vineyard Paso Robles 2003, West Coast International Wine Competition, 2006; Bronze Medal (>=$20)
Merlot 2002, American Wine Society Competition, 2005; Silver Medal
Cabernet Franc 2003, American Wine Society Competition, 2005; Gold Medal
Dessert Sherry 2002, American Wine Society Competition, 2005; Gold Medal
Merlot 2002, Monterey Wine Competition, 2005; Gold Medal
Desert Sherry 2002, Monterey Wine Competition, 2005; Silver Medal
Zinfandel Giubbini Vineyard Estate 2002, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2005; Double Gold and Best of Class
Dessert Sherry 2002, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2005; Gold Medal and Best of Class
Zinfandel Port Giubbini Vineyard Estate 2002, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2005; Silver Medal
Cabernet Sauvignon 2002, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2005; Bronze Medal
Merlot 2002, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Section, 2005; Silver Medal
Zinfandel Port Giubbini Vineyard Estate 2002, West Coast Wine Competition, 2005; Gold Medal and Best of Class – Dessert Wine
Dessert Sherry California 2002, West Coast Wine Competition, 2005; Gold Medal and Best of Class – Dessert Wine