Pontin del Roza Celebrates 30 Years

Pontin Del Roza Winery is celebrating thirty years in the Washington State wine industry. What began as winemaker Scott Pontin’s high school FFA project has culminated into a 30 year legacy of estate winemaking.

Pontin Del Roza translates roughly in Italian to mean “Pontin family farm on the Roza”. The winery uses the grapes grown only from “the Roza”, an area of south-facing slopes in north Prosser. The Pontin family is no stranger to farming. Beginning several centuries ago in northern Italy, a wine-growing tradition was established by the Pontin Family. A pioneering spirit brought some of the family, including Scott’s grandfather Angelo, to the Yakima Valley nearly 70 years ago. Since expanding in the 1950’s, Nesto, Delores, Scott and the Pontin family have been farming in the Prosser area for over 50 years.

In 2012, a new facility including tasting room, case storage, warehouse and offices totalling 5,000 square feet was built next to the family farm on Hinzerling Road north of Prosser. In 2013, a beautiful new outdoor space was added, complete with bocce ball court, barbecue, and expansive room for private parties and corporate events. Last year, Pontin Del Roza also introduced their Privilege Wine Club which allows members exclusive releases, special offers and private party invitations.

Pontin Del Roza produces several wines, both whites and reds. The 2009 Angelo Pontin Sangiovese was recently touted as Outstanding during an Italian reds competition for its aromas of cherry, chocolate and oak. The 2010 Angelo Pontin Dolcetto was recently featured in the April issue of Tasting Room Magazine as a Spring wine pick. The wine is a tribute to winemaker Scott Pontin’s grandfather who immigrated to Yakima Valley and planted terraced vineyards as his family had done for centuries in Italy.

Spring Barrel weekend in Prosser is April 25-27th, all wine enthusiasts are welcome at Pontin Del Roza and no passport is required. Please join us in celebrating this kick-off to the spring and summer season at the winery.The Pontin Del Roza tasting room is open daily from 10-5 at 35502 N. Hinzerling Road in Prosser, WA.

For more information on the winery, to purchase wine or schedule a private event please visit http://www.pontindelroza.com.