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Our biggest event of the year returns! The epicenter of Italian culture in the Piedmont is here on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18 as food vendors, musicians, artists, and craftsmen from across the region descend on Chianti in the Carolinas for this annual celebration of Italian culture, food, art, music, and of course, wine. Enjoy the festival atmosphere or join one of our breakout sessions featuring in depth discussions with Jay Raffaldini and our team on winemaking, vineyard, Italian trivia and more! More info to come soon on this page!
BOTTLE SALES ONLY * CASH AND CARD ACCEPTED
INFORMATION
General Admission:
Your ticket consists of admission to the festival for one of the two days, your designated area on the lawn to set up all day, full access to daily entertainment sessions listed below, one complimentary glass of wine, live music & more!
Chairs and/or blankets can help with seating.
Across the property we will have designated spots for you to set up your own canopies, lawn chairs, blankets etc. to enjoy your day with us!
The Festa Italiana VIP Experience! Includes:
Saturday Food Vendors
Sunday Food Vendors
Saturday:
Jersey Roche & Justin Traxler
Soprano, Baritone
Jersey Roche is a graduate of UNC Greensboro and Florida State University with a bachelors and 2 masters degrees in Vocal Performance & Arts Administration. Justin Traxler is a graduate of Wingate University with his bachelors in Vocal Performance. Jersey’s previous performances include Mable in Pirates of Penzance, Monica in Menotti’s The Old Maid & the Thief; as well as performing as a chorus member and soloist in Opera Festival di Roma in Italy. Justin’s performance experiences include Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro, Father in Hansel and Gretel, and Mr. Jenks in The Tender Land, as well as a soloist for Opera Scene performances through Wingate University. Jersey and Justin have both been resident artists with Opera Carolina in Charlotte, NC since 2017 and are currently scheduled to participate in the 2021/2022 season.
Saturday, September 17 - Drake and Emmett
Small Sessions:
The small sessions at the locations listed below (limited to 50 seats – first come first serve) will be as follows:
SATURDAY:
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm - The Vineyards of Raffaldini
Join Jason Krug, Vineyard Manager and owner Jay Raffaldini to learn about Raffaldini history, the vineyard and this year’s harvest while walking in the vines.
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm - Winemaking Raffaldini style
Join Raffaldini winemaker Chris Nelson for an informative and fun session on winemaking and this year’s wine.
SUNDAY:
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm – The Vineyards of Raffaldini
Join owner Jay Raffaldini to learn about about Raffaldini history, the vineyard and this year’s harvest while walking in the vines.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm - Winemaking Raffaldini style
Join Raffaldini winemaker Chris Nelson for an informative and fun session on winemaking and this year’s wine.
Keep up to date on the latest wine releases, events, and promotions.