our story
Perched in the Blue Ridge foothills in Ronda, North Carolina, Raffaldini Vineyards spans 102 acres devoted to Italian varietals and the centuries-old tradition of classically dry winemaking.
48,000
vines
planted across the vineyard
72,000
bottles
produced
every year
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Chianti in the Carolinas
It all begins with the land. At 1,200 feet of elevation, our vines push through granite and schist. Rocky soil forcing roots deeper, drawing out trace minerals and the complexity that defines every bottle.
Cool nights and granite soils slow our growing season, steadily building the acidity and structure that gives Italian varietals their unmistakable depth and character.
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Rooted in Something Real
We cultivate Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Sagrantino, and Vermentino, among the first Italian varietals to take root on the East Coast.
Jay Raffaldini arrived in Ronda, North Carolina in 2001 with a single conviction, that Italian grapes could thrive in the American South. Today, they do. Beautifully.
why us
Our values
premium quality
Italian Roots
Each vine we grow here traces back to seven centuries of Italian family tradition.
No Compromises
Bone dry. We let our Old World varietals and the land speak for themselves, always.
Land & Legacy
We tend our 102 acres with care. From granite soils below to the olive groves above.
Our Open Table
At Raffaldini, every guest is family. Pull up a chair and stay awhile. We mean it.
Join our family of wine lovers and be the first to try the newest vintages.
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