ROTA WINERY
Rota Winery is a boutique winery in the Negev desert. It is one of the single vineyard estates
planted in Halutza sand dunes along the banks of Nahal Revivim, which flows across the
Negev plateau. The farm was established in late summer 2004 by Erez Rota–artist, grower
and winemaker–and was the realization of Erez’s long-standing dream of establishing an
agricultural farm that would combine his love of agriculture, art and the Negev desert.
The winery, which was ‘born’ in 1999 in a small studio in Tel Aviv, was established in the
Negev in 2004. Remains of an ancient agricultural farm dating back to Nabatean times were
found on the site and today form an integral part of the farm’s landscape. The vineyards are
planted along the ancient terraces at a height of c. 300 m. in loess sandy soil with pebbles,
with good water absorption from drip irrigation, and runoff. Desert climate conditions–cold
and dry in winter, hot and dry in summer, along with constant breezes and cool nights–are
optimal for growing grapes.
Single Vineyard
All Rota wines are made from estate-grown varietals. The grapes are grown organically to
maintain ecological balance and the irrigation water used is desalinated seawater, transported
by pipeline from the Mediterranean. To achieve the finest quality, the vineyards are under
close and dedicated supervision. There are several parcels in the vineyard, each dedicated to a
different varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Muscat Alexandria.
Winemaking
When summer arrives, grapes are harvested selectively by hand during the cool night hours.
Next, the grapes are transported to the winery for a controlled and measured process of
maceration to extract all the aroma and flavor from the skins. After a few weeks, the young
wine is transferred to French natural oak Seguin-Moreau barrels in which it will mature for
different periods depending on the type of wine. The winery produces about 10,000 bottles annually.
OUR WINES
Naama 2012
Cabernet and Merlot
This wine is produced from Cabernet
Sauvignon (55%) and Merlot (45%)
hand-picked at night. The wine has the
depth and richness typical of our desert
terroir. Deep purple, medium body and
very delicious.
₪80
Kosher L’Mehadrin
Adi 2013
Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is produced from 100%
hand-picked Cabernet Sauvignon.
After a long maceration and fermentation,
the wine is aged in French oak barrels for
14 months. It is unfiltered to fully preserve
the wine’s character and flavor.
Delicious with casseroles and grilled
orroasted meat.
₪110
Kosher L’Mehadrin
Naama 2013
Cabernet and Merlot
This wine is produced from Cabernet Sauvignon (55%) and Merlot (45%) hand-picked at night.
The wine has
the depth and richness typical of our desert terroir. Deep purple, medium body and very delicious.
₪70
Kosher L'Mehadrin
Adi 2011
Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is produced 100% from
Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is
full of flavor and medium bodied
due to careful maceration and
fermentation. This wine is best
served at a cool temperature. Perfect
for lunch or dinner on the terrace
with friends.
₪75
Kosher L’Mehadrin
Adi 2008
Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is produced 100% from
Cabernet Sauvignon picked by hand at
night. Long maceration followed by
controlled fermentation bring the wine
intense aroma and flavor. The wine
has been aged for 13 months in French
oak. Adi 2008 is bottled unfiltered to
preserve all of its character. Delicious
with all hard cheeses and grilled or
roasted meat.
₪240
Kosher L’Mehadrin
Neta 2012
Cabernet, Merlot and Shiraz
This wine is a blend of blends:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and
Shiraz in equal proportions. The
emphasis is on the flavors of the
Negev terroir. Aged in barrels for 14
months.
₪190
Kosher L’Mehadrin
Neta 2011
Cabernet, Merlot and Shiraz
This wine blends Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz in
equal proportions. The emphasis is
on the flavors of the Negev terroir.
Aged in barrels for 14 months.
₪220
Kosher L’Mehadrin
Adi 2012
Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is produced 100% from
Cabernet Sauvignon picked by hand.
Long maceration followed by controlled fermentation bring the wine intense
aroma and flavor.
The wine has been aged for 13 months
in French oak. Adi 2012 is bottled unfiltered
to preserve all of its character.
Delicious with all stews and grilled
or roasted meat.
₪130
Kosher L’Mehadrin
Neta 2013
Cabernet, Merlot and Shiraz
This wine blends Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz in
equal proportions. The emphasis is
on the flavors of the Negev terroir.
Aged in barrels for 14 months
₪130
Kosher L’Mehadrin
Yael 2009
Cabernet and Merlot
This wine is produced from Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot picked by hand
in the cool nighttime hours. Long
maceration and controlled temperature
fermentation follow picking. Aged for
10 months in French oak barrels. It is
unfiltered to preserve its full character.
₪199
Kosher L’Mehadrin
Points of Sale
Jerusalem
The Wine Temple, 8 Emek Refayim Street, Jerusalem
Kos Shel Bracha, 6 Halamed Hei Street, Katamon, Jerusalem
Central Region
Mandel Wine & Spirits, 76 Ahuza Street, Ra’anana
Mandel Wine & Spirits, 200 Ben Yehuda Street, Tel Aviv
DeliQueso, 64 Yehuda HaMaccabi Street, Tel Aviv
Red & White, 29 Yoseftal Street, Bat Yam
Southern Region
Rota Wine Estate, Ramat HaNegev, Halutz
Muscat, Commercial Center, Yeruham
Knaaniya, Commercial Center, Midreshet Ben-Gurion
Lasha – Baking in the Desert, Perfume Road District, Mitzpe Ramon
Tzukim Restaurant, Mitzpe Ramon
The End Restaurant, Mitzpe Ramon
Nahal Boker Farm
Naot Farm, Ramat HaNegev
R&D Visitors Center, Ramat HaNegev
Paul Café, Sde Boker
Northern Region
Wine in the City – Haifa, BIG, Check Post
TOURS AND WINE TASTINGS
A visit to the vineyard, including tastings
The tour takes about one hour
Up to 10 participants: NIS 650
Each additional participant: NIS 65
We’re open
Sundays to Thursdays : 9:00 – 16:00
Fridays and Holiday Eves: 9:00 – 14:00
To make a reservation, call Erez: 054.4968.703