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July Events
July 4th - Celebrate the USA!
Friday, July 4 - Family Day
Bring the entire family to the celebrate our nation's independence!
Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6 - Girasole Release (Rosé All Day!)
Join us for the highly anticipated release of "Girasole," our elegant rosé crafted exclusively from estate-grown Montepulciano grapes. Girasole is bone-dry with crisp acidity and a beautifully balanced medium body, making it an excellent pairing for seafood, poultry, and summer fare. Free samples of Girasole will be available over the weekend.
Sunday, July 6 - Summer Market
Join us for our Summer Market on Sunday, July 6th. This event offers a perfect continuation your Fourth of July celebrations. Families are encouraged to join in the fun, with activities for kids and a vibrant atmosphere featuring local vendors showcasing crafts, fresh fruits and veggies, and a tempting food truck to enhance the festive spirit. Come savor the summer vibes with us! Admission is FREE, Reservations are encouraged.
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Secrets of Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Saturday, July 12 - 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Discover the art and flavor of authentic Italian extra virgin olive oil at The Secrets of Italian EVOO, an exclusive event hosted by Barbara Raffaldini and featuring special guest Pietro Re, CEO of Tamia in Vetralla, Italy. Join us as we explore the unique soils of the Tuscia region, learn about Tamia’s rich heritage, and sample five award-winning olive oils from different varietals. You’ll gain insight into the best extraction methods, tasting techniques, and how to elevate your cooking with EVOO. Each ticket includes bread for pairing, small bites, and two glasses of wine. Space is limited and this 21+ event will sell out—reserve your seat now!
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Four Seasons Summer Wine Tasting Dinner
Saturday, July 26 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.
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Wine Club Member Spotlight!
Keith and Mary Lou Church
Meet Keith and Mary Lou Church from Wilkes County NC. They have been married for 33 years and have two grown children. They're expecting their first grandchild in October. Mary Lou is a Family Medicine Physician and owns her medical practice. Keith is the practice manager for the medical office and also works with Liberty National. Keith is a beekeeper and sells honey at multiple places in the county including the winery. Mary Lou enjoys reading and painting. They have been enjoying wine and adding to their wine cellar for the last few years. Keith and Mary Lou have been Wine Club Members since 2017.
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Food Trucks
Thursday, June 19 - Sandwich Express
Saturday, June 21 - Slow-Lo BBQ & Cannoli Man
Sunday, June 22 - Dogs R Us
Saturday, June 28 - Dogs R Us
Sunday, June 29 - Ebony's Fish Fry
Upcoming Family Days
Thursday, June 19 - Juneteenth
Friday, July 4 - Independence Day
Sunday, July 6 - Summer Market
Music in the Vineyard
Sunday, June 22 - Liam Pendergrass
Sunday, July 20 - Justin Nelson
Sunday, August 17
Sunday, September 21 - FESTA ITALIANA
Sunday, October 19
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Coming Soon! Fall Wine Club Release
Saturday & Sunday, August 2-3
Saturday & Sunday, August 9-10
To our Wine Club members:
We invite you to our much-anticipated Fall Wine Club Pickup Experience at Raffaldini Vineyards, happening on two weekends, Saturday & Sunday, August 2nd - 3rd from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Saturday and Saturday & Sunday, August 9th - 10th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the winery. You will get to taste the wine club wines and enjoy some tasty Italian bites.
Also on each day, Jay Raffaldini and Chris Nelson will give a fun and educational (if Chris has his way) presentation about the wine club wines. Their presentation will start at 1:00 PM on both days. Raffle drawings will take place immediately following each session (You must be present to win and be a current wine club member).
Please also be on the lookout for an email in the next two weeks from us with details about this Fall’s wine club wines.
Click to learn more about our Wine Club!
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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community
Raffaldini Vineyards invites to:
Reimagine the Renaissance
The 2025 Piedmont Opera Magnolia Ball
June 7, 2025, at the Millennium Event Center in Winston-Salem
Raffaldini Vineyards is the official Wine Sponsor of the 2025 Magnolia Ball. Themed, "Reimagine the Renaissance," this black-tie event celebrates the revival of a timeless art form as the company embarks on its own renaissance. The ball brings together the community’s most distinguished patrons to support the opera’s revitalization, ensuring its continued relevance and growth. Join us for a spectacular night that redefines the opera experience, shaping the future of the arts while paying tribute to its rich past.
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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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Jun 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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