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From Grapes to Greatness: Explore Our Appassimento Story
When you arrive at Villa Raffaldini, you will now be greeted by a new wall layout that describes the Appassimento drying process used to make our full bodied, award winning red wines. As the leading practitioner of the technique outside of Italy, we believe it is essential to our success.
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FEATURED EVENT
Montepulciano Salon Tasting
Saturday, March 22 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Enjoy the experience of joining Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson in an exclusive Raffaldini Montepulciano Salon Tasting. Held in the tank room of the winery, guests will enjoy a blind tasting of our beloved Montepulciano wine going up blind against some of the greatest Montepulciano wines in the world. Charcuterie plates will be served along with the wines.
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Squid Ink Linguini Demo Class
Sunday, April 6 | 1pm-3pm
Join us for an exciting hands-on cooking demo where Chef Tony will show you how to make fresh squid ink linguini from scratch! Take notes, sip some wine and try this amazing dish.
Ticket price includes:
Fun cooking demonstration with Chef Tony
Squid ink linguini puttanesca with shrimp Greek olives and capers in a fresh cherry tomato sauce
Warm bread & olive oil on the side
Great wine to enjoy during the class
*Please note that the food prepared in this class contains seafood/shellfish
 Fattoria | 1 PM - 3 PM | 21+ only
Grab your ticket today and we will see you there!
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Raffaldini Olive Oil Producer Featured in Olive Oil Times Magazine Raffaldini Olive Oil partner and Tamia CEO Pietro Re was recently featured in Olive Oil Times in an article discussing the organic transition among Italian olive farmers. It’s an insightful look at the dedication and challenges behind producing high-quality organic olive oil. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from these groves of gold!
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Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Spring
Saturday, May 3 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and are hosted by Jay Raffaldini. Each dinner features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines to complement the food. Culinary and wine descriptions will be given during the evening to enhance your enjoyment. This is an opportunity to share your food and wine passion with like-minded friends. The atmosphere will be relaxed and casual with a focus on meeting new friends and enjoying la dolce vita.
Please note that shuttle service tickets must be purchased separately. Shuttle service is available from The Fairfield Inn in Elkin or The Hampton Inn in Jonesville.
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Take a Hike
Sunday, May 4th | 9:45am-1:00pm
Join owner Jay Raffaldini and long time NC resident and outdoors-man Steve Nelson, as they show you the way through the Raffaldini woods and vineyards. Wear sensible walking shoes and prepare yourself for a moderate 90 minute hike followed by a hearty luncheon which of course includes wine! During the hike, Jay will share details of the vineyard and Steve will share his love of the woods. Ticket includes a guided hike, lunch and two glasses of wine.
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Food Trucks
Saturday, March 15 – Dogs R Us
Sunday, March 16 – Southern Noodle
Monday, March 17 (St. Patrick's) – Mo Empanada
Saturday, March 22 – Love and Butter
Sunday, March 23 – Dogs R Us
Saturday, March 29 – Dogs R Us
Sunday, March 30 – Sandwich Express
Upcoming Family Days
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Saint Patrick's Day
Monday, March 17 | 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Looking for a fun way to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day? Swing by Raffaldini Vineyards on Monday, March 17th for a fun, family-friendly day! We’ve got Mo Empanadas food truck, great wine, and festive treats. Plus, the kiddos can enjoy St. Paddy’s-themed activity sheets while you raise a glass with friends to good luck and great wine.
Easter Weekend - La Pasqua April 19-20
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SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday, May 18 - Fresh Pasta Making Class
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Beyond The Vines...Into The Community
As part of our commitment to supporting the arts in our community, we are excited to highlight Piedmont Opera's upcoming production of "Man of La Mancha." This celebrated musical, inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel "Don Quixote," tells the story of an idealistic knight's quest to bring hope and justice to the world. The original 1965 production won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and continues to resonate with audiences today. Performances are scheduled for March 23 at 2:00 PM, and March 25 and 28 at 7:30 PM, at the High Point Theatre.
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🍇 Join La Famiglia Raffaldini Online! 🥂
We invite you to join the vibrant La Famiglia Raffaldini on social media! Connect with us online to receive daily updates on new releases, exclusive offers, and upcoming events. Share your Raffaldini moments with us by tagging your posts with #Raffaldini.
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Raffaldini Wines Now Available Across NC
We understand that you can’t visit Villa Raffaldini every day, so we have partnered with a wholesale distribution firm that connected us with owners of boutique wine shops and restaurants all over North Carolina that will share our story as well as our wines with you. Click here to find restaurants and wine shops carrying Raffaldini wines near you:
Raffaldini Store Locator
Don’t see your favorite wine shop listed? Please email me directly and I will work with our wholesale partner to get our wine in a store near you.
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Planning a Visit?
We encourage you to read our visitor experience guide. Your cooperation will help us provide the best possible experience for all our patrons.
We have partnered with Tock to provide a reservation system for tastings and flights at the Villa and on the Piazza. Our continued goal is to provide the best experience for you, our valued customers and friends. While walk-ins are welcome and a reservation is not required, we believe that making a reservation will enhance your visit.
As a general reminder to all our guests, to provide a safe, relaxing, and intimate experience for our guests, all visitors must be at least 21 years of age. Infants and children are no longer permitted at the Tasting Room, except on holidays and specially designated family days when we can appropriately staff and have child-friendly activities available. Please see our calendar for a full list of Family days.
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