Raffaldini Vineyards Named Among Top Vineyards Outside of California
"In the rolling foothills of the Yadkin Valley about an hour north of Charlotte, North Carolina, Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery focuses exclusively on dry Italian wines, earning it the nickname “the Chianti of the Carolinas.”
Using estate-grown Vermentino, Montepulciano, and other grapes, Raffaldini embraces the medieval Italian winemaking technique known as Appassimento. Rather than stomping freshly harvested fruit, Raffaldini dries its grapes, resulting in a unique complexity and higher alcohol content."
Read the full article from Travel Awaits here.
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Spring Wine Club Release Party
with Jay Raffaldini
Saturday, March 7 | 12pm-4pm Winery Botti Room
Sunday, March 8 | 12:00pm-4:00pm – Villa 2nd Floor
Please join Jay Raffaldini in the Botti Room (barrel room) at the Winery on Saturday, March 7, 2020 to a wine tasting of the wine club wines, unveiling the first new wines of 2020. Accompanying the release will be abundant food, music, and a barrel tasting of future releases. Jay will be joined by our Winemaker Chris Nelson and they will explain the nuances of the new wines and chronicle the making of them.
On Sunday, March 8, Jay will host Wine Club Pick Up with food, music, and a wine tasting of the wine club wines at the Villa on the second floor overlooking the gorgeous vineyards and majestic Brushy Mountains.
Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza will be with us all weekend at the Villa selling made to order Neapolitan-style Pizzas.
Included in Your Spring Wine Club Package Is:
- 2x 2019 Paradiso (Dry, Col Fondo Style Rosé)
- 2x 2018 Bella Misto (Smooth, Dry, Red Blend)
- β2x 2018 SPQR (Bold, Dry Red)
- A Letter From Jay Raffaldini Describing All Things Happening at Raffaldini Vineyards
- Raffaldini Family Recipes that pair with each Wine Club Wine
- Invitations to Future Raffaldini Events
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Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 12 | 12:00pm
$50+tax Adults over 21 | $25+tax Under 21
Bring the whole family and feast together over an Italian-style buffet brunch along with award winning Raffaldini wines.
An Easter egg hunt for the kids will take place on the lawn following brunch at 2:30pm, and we will have Heritage Homestead’s baby goats back out again this year for petting.
We will also have our annual La Ruzzola Del Formaggio competitions at 1pm and 3 pm on the lawn of the Villa. La “Ruzzola”, a traditional Italian game of the rolling of the large wheels of cheese, dates back 3000 years to the Etruscan Tomb of the Olympiads but is now played every Easter in many Italian farming villages.
Easter Brunch tickets are $50 plus tax per person and include two glasses of Raffaldini wines. Easter Brunch tickets for those under 21 are $25 plus tax per person. Click to view Brunch Menu
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Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Spring
Saturday, April 18 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
$120 Dinner and Hotel Shuttle | $99 Dinner Only
The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and are hosted by Owner Jay Raffaldini. Each dinner features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines which complement each course. 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.
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Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini
Sunday, April 19 | 10:30am - 1:00pm
$50 General Admission | $40 Wine Club
Join Jay Raffaldini on a moderate hike around the Raffaldini property! Wear sensible walking shoes and prepare yourself for a delightful morning out. Hike will be followed by a hearty luncheon of soup, crusty breads and wine! $50 plus tax per person includes the hike, lunch and two glasses of wine.
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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community
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Visit NC Farms App
Experience North Carolina:
Grown. Raised. Caught. Made.
The Visit NC Farms Phone App, developed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, connects millions of North Carolina residents and visitors to farmers and local food – one community at a time.
Download the App
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Raffaldini Vineyards Supports Piedmont Opera's The King and I
One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works comes to Winston-Salem for only three performances! The King and I has captured the hearts and minds of millions. This unique love story is told with one of the most glorious and unforgettable scores ever written. The much-loved songs and sweeping melodies from the show include: “The March of the Siamese Children,” “Getting to Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers” and the unforgettable “Shall We Dance.”
The King And I March 22 & March 24
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