Cellar Selections Taking Flight
Riserva Flights have quickly become the most popular flight option at Raffaldini. We are thrilled to see interest in our older wines so strong and believe that aged wines are truly something special. In order to keep up with your preferences, we have added a second, larger Italian custom made wine pouring machine that can handle twice the capacity. Look for more aged and unique Raffaldini wines to find their way into your flights options!
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Family Days:
 Monday, July 4 - Independence Day
While the Fourth of July may be an American holiday, Italians are always up for a festa, especially when it involves wine, so stop by and add some Italian style wines to your 4th. Bring the entire family together at Raffaldini Vineyards to celebrate our nation's independence. Enjoy a holiday in wine country, and celebrate the spirit of our nation's birth with grilled sausages from Dog's R' Us.
Vinello Wine Release
Saturday, July 2
 We are releasing our very limited production Vinello series to the general public beginning Independence Day Weekend!
Vinello takes advantage of a tried-and-true Italian tradition of making a low alcohol, fizzy, flavorful wine by rehydrating the grape skins and pomace with spring water. This tasty beverage is frequently consumed by the vineyard and winery workers during their daily meal breaks.
We made three different types of Vinello – a Bianco made from Vermentino, a Rosato made from a co-fermentation of Appassimento Vermentino and Sagrantino, and a Rosso made from Teroldego. Collect them all and cool off during these hot summer days!
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 Saturday, July 23 – Fiano Release
We are proud to announce the release of a new white wine made in conjunction with our neighbors, Sotrio Vineyards. Fiano is an Italian grape that grows in the Campania region and in our opinion will make wine distinctive enough that it will, in time, rival Vermentino. We made 50 cases and have labeled the wine a vineyard designation, specifically Raffaldini Fiano, Sotrio Vineyards.
Join us for the release party from 1pm to 3 pm at the winery. This free event is for wine club members only. After we taste the Fiano, we will taste some early-style wine from the 2021 harvest. We will be serving light food to enjoy with your tasting. Please click to RSVP. The event starts promptly at 1pm so please arrive on time. Fiano will be available for sale to the general public at the Villa the following weekend and we don't expect it to last very long.
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 Saturday, August 20 – Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Summer
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 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.
Cost for the dinner is $99.00 + tax per person and is all-inclusive. Shuttle service to and from the dinner and either the Fairfield Inn in Elkin, NC or the Hampton Inn in Jonesville, NC is $130.00 + tax per person. This event is for those age 21 and over.
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Food Trucks
July 2 – Southern on Wheels
Sunday, July 3 – Soul to Bowl
Monday, July 4 - Dog's R' Us
Saturday, July 9 – Gianno’s Brick Oven Pizza
Sunday, July 10 – Gianno’s Brick Oven Pizza
Saturday, July 16 – Wraps Around the World & The Cannoli Man
Sunday, July 17 – Cousins Maine Lobster
Saturday, July 23 – Happy Hippie Food Co.
Sunday, July 24 – Soul to Bowl
Saturday, July 30 – Gianno’s Brick Oven Pizza
Sunday, July 31 – Gianno’s Brick Oven Pizza |
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Coming Soon!
Friday-Sunday, August 5-7 – Fall Wine Club Release
We are excited to announce the release date of our Fall Wine Club Package and three new vintages! The Fall Wine club package contains six bottles of three new wine releases including some of our favorite varietals:
- 2 Bottle 2021 Desaria (Full-bodied Vermentino utilizing Appassimento, extended skin contact and oak fermentation)
- 2 Bottles 2020 Montepulciano Riserva (Our signature varietal, hearty, fruit forward red)
- 2 Bottles 2020 Sagrantino (Robust, savory red wine with epic tannins)
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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 Saturday, September 3 - Gallo Nero ReleaseWhen life was simpler and slower and being together was the rule not the exception, one wine was quite commonly found in Italian restaurants and grocery stores, and that was a Chianti sold in straw bottles known as ‘fiascos." Everyone emembers these bottles adorning checkered cloth tables and once the wine was consumed, they became candle holders with the red and green wax drippings on the bottle. What many did not know is that the fiasco bottle held 1-liter worth of wine, 33% more than a standard bottle which is probably why so many people left the dinner table very happy.
We have crafted a beautiful Sangiovese blend called Gallo Nero (Black Rooster in Italian, the symbol of Chianti). The wine is more structured than the typical Sangiovese blends we make as I wanted it to pair with much more than “red sauce." It is a gem and when you purchase one of these commemorative bottles you will also receive a red or green candle so the Raffaldini fiasco (no pun intended) can have a second life.
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17th Annual Festa Italiana
Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18
All Ages Welcome! Rain or Shine
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!
Visit our official Festa Page for the latest and stay tuned for upcoming artist and vendor announcements!
Advance General Admission: $20
Day of Admission: $25
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17th Annual Festa Italiana
Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18
VIP Packages
Celebrate in style with our Festa VIP Packages. 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 8 guests
- Festival admission for 8 guests (includes all standard Festival Admission perks per guest, including two bottles 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
Visit our official Festa Page for the latest and stay tuned for upcoming artist and vendor announcements!
VIP (Table of 8 People): $350
VIP (Table of 4 People): $175
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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community
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Raffaldini Vineyards is proud to support the Winston-Salem & Forsyth County Parks Summer Concert Series.
The Summer Parks Concert Series which is a collaborative presentation by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Forsyth County Government. During the free concerts, community members will be able to enjoy food and beverages from local vendors and food trucks. Community partners and arts organizations will have booths at the parks and all six concerts will include free arts activities for kids sponsored by Publix Charities.
for more info, concert dates, times, and performers, visit intothearts.org/summer-parks
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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 children friendly activities available. Please see our calendar for a full list of Family days.
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