16th Annual Festa Italiana
 Our biggest event of the year returns! The epicenter of Italian culture in the Piedmont is here on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19 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!
Tickets are $15 per person and include parking, admission to the festival, commemorative Festa Italiana wine glass and a glass of Raffaldini wine.
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VIP Available!
The Festa Italiana VIP Experience! Includes:
- Access to Festa Italiana VIP Section at Villa Raffaldini. VIP Section includes indoor bathrooms, exclusive table side service, VIP identity badge, and more.
- One reserved Italiana table seating up to 4 guests
- Festival admission for 4 guests (includes all standard Festival Admission perks per guest, including one bottle of Raffaldini wine)
- Festa Italiana Commemorative Wine Glass
- Light refreshments and bottled water
- All day music & entertainment
- Exclusive check-in point for VIP guests
- General parking
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Food Trucks
AUGUST
Saturday, August 21 | Happy Hippie Food Co.
Sunday, August 22 | Happy Hippie Food Co.
Saturday, August 28 | Southern On Wheels
Sunday, August 29 | Southern On Wheels
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 4 | Southern On Wheels
Sunday, September 5 | Southern On Wheels
Saturday, September 11 | Lobster Dogs
Sunday, September 12 | Lobster Dogs
Saturday, September 25 | Lobster Dogs
Sunday, September 26 | Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza
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We are excited to announce the release date of our Fall Wine Club Package and three new vintages!
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Package Contents
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The Fall Wine club package contains six bottles of three new wine releases including some of our favorite varietals:
- 2 Bottles 2020 Desaria (Full-bodied Vermentino utilizing Appassimento, extended skin contact and oak fermentation)
- 2 Bottles 2019 Montepulciano Riserva (Our signature varietal, hearty, fruit forward red)
- 2 Bottles 2019 Sagrantino (Robust, savory red wine with epic tannins)
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The package also contains a letter from Jay and recipes to pair with each wine from Barbara. Wine Club Members will enjoy other benefits along with preferred access to wines, added discounts, and more. Click the button below for more info on our wine club or to sign up.
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Virtual Yoga in the Vineyards with Maureen
Mondays & Wednesdays | 9am via Zoom
Join Maureen Stitt, a certified Kripalu yoga instructor, for a 60-minute yoga class designed for all students who have a desire to enhance their well-being through movement, breath awareness and self-inquiry. Set-up your mat and get ready to change the world, one breath at a time!
Cost: $10.00 per class
NOTE: After purchase, you will receive a link to join the class via Zoom. Please note, you must make the purchase at least 30-minutes before the class begins.
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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.
Our team members are wearing masks while indoors to help prevent the spread of covid 19. While masks are not required for those vaccinated we recommend that everyone wear a mask while indoors and not actively eating or drinking.
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