Rancho Rossa For Sale
Location
Rancho Rossa Vineyards is located in Elgin, AZ, a small rural town in southern Arizona which is often linked to the adjoining town of Sonoita. At just under 5,000’ in elevation, the region is considered semi-desert grasslands. Historically run as ranchland - with cattle ranching still a major local industry - the Sonoita/Elgin area has also developed into one of Arizona’s prime wine producing locations. The climate and soils are considered ideal for growing grapes. Though there are several developing wine-grape growing regions in Arizona, the Sonoita/Elgin area is the only one that holds the AVA (American Viticultural Area) designation. The local vineyards are active and draw tourists for wine tasting tours and festivals throughout the year.
Property Description
Vinyards/Winery
Rancho Rossa Vineyards is a productive, working vineyard/winery. With 17.02 deeded acres and an additional 293.92 acres of Arizona State Agricultural Land Lease, the property offers room to expand the existing 24± acres of planted vineyard operation. Rancho Rossa Vineyards is one of the largest family owned wineries in the Sonoita/Elgin and, by only processing the grapes grown on the property, is the only winery in the area that has always been 100% estate. Annual production reaches on average 1,100 cases of wine.
Constructed in 2004, the 4,017 square foot insulated metal building houses the winery, 1,000 square foot tasting room, and a large built-in cool room. Included in the tasting room are a serving/selling bar, a 300 gallon salt-water reef tank set into the wall behind the bar, two handicap-accessible restrooms, and plenty of extra room for sitting and visiting while enjoying a glass of wine. A large porch runs the width of the building in front of the tasting room, providing additional area for seating with beautiful views of the Mustang and Huachuca Mountains. All equipment involved with the growing, harvesting, producing, and marketing of the Rancho Rossa Vineyards wines are included with the purchase of the property. (See list of equipment included in brochure.)
Rancho Rossa Vineyards currently specializes in ultra-premium dry varietal wines. Current planted wine grape varieties include;
Viognier #1
Merlot #181
Petit Verdot #400
Touriga National
Cabernet Sauvignon #4 and #337
Chardonnay #95
Grenache Noir, Syrah #877/174
Primitivo #3
Grenache #362
Mourvedre #247
Orange Muscat
Malbec #180.
Included with the sale of the property will be the extent of the inventory of wine at the time of the sale. As of 8/6/2016, this inventory includes 2,200+ cases of wine and 4,000 gallons of wine in barrel or tank. Sellers plan to continue production at current rate until final sale of the property.
House
Built in 2002, the 2,556 square foot, 3 bedroom/2½ bath, frame and stucco home is spacious and comfortable. The open floor plan, with a wall of windows and sliding glass doors leading to the covered patio, allows for easy year-round entertaining. An impressive fireplace is central to the living area, providing warmth and ambiance in the cooler months, while a large built-in barbeque draws the entertainment outside to enjoy the views of surrounding mountains and cooling breezes of the summer evenings. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances with a commercial series, double oven, Royal Range stove/oven. Located just off the kitchen, the over-sized laundry room includes a half bath and ample room for additional kitchen storage. The roomy Master Suite includes a corner fireplace, jetted tub and separate shower in the bathroom, a large walk-in closet, and sliding glass doors to a patio with the hot tub for relaxing after a day of working in the vineyard.
With polished concrete floors throughout the home, a metal roof, tankless water heaters, and supplemental solar panels, the home was built for efficiency and minimal maintenance. The attached three-car garage includes a temperature controlled storage room.
Exterior Features
In addition to the vineyards, there are multiple fruit trees on the property including varieties of peaches, apples, pears, nectarines, plums, and pomegranate. A large, fenced garden plot is set near the greenhouse and chicken coop. Several additional fenced yards are available for other small farm animals or dogs. A 20 foot metal container offers additional secure storage.
Comments
Rancho Rossa Vineyards offers the opportunity to purchase a true turn-key vineyard/winery estate. With equipment and available bottled inventory included, marketing and production of wine can continue without interruption.
Taxes
2015 Property Taxes - $4,399.96