Grateful for Gold: Raffaldini Wins Big at America’s Wine Cup
We’re proud to share that Raffaldini Vineyards earned three medals at the 2025 America’s Wine Cup, one of the country’s most respected blind-tasted wine competitions. This event celebrates craftsmanship, balance, and authenticity in winemaking—and our Italian-inspired wines once again stood out among a highly competitive field.
Gold Medal – 2022 Grande Riserva (93 Points)
A masterclass in structure and depth, our flagship red impressed judges with its fragrant bouquet of dried fruit and supple tannins. Grande Riserva was praised as “great winemaking, well done.”
Gold Medal – 2024 Vermentino Superiore (90 Points)
Bright and balanced with zippy acidity, notes of pear, citrus, and minerality—our Vermentino affirms Raffaldini’s leadership in crafting world-class Italian whites on American soil.
Silver Medal – 2023 Sagrantino Anfora (89 Points)
Complex and intense, with aromas of cherry, dark fruit, and black tea, our Sagrantino reflects the ancient winemaking tradition of amphora aging with a bold, modern twist.
These honors reaffirm our ongoing commitment to producing expressive, Old-World-style wines that thrive in North Carolina’s terroir. Visit our Tasting Room or order online to experience these award-winners for yourself at www.raffaldini.com.
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🎁 Here Are a Few of Our Favorite Things!🎄
Gift Ideas for Yourself or the Wine Lover on Your List! |
Celebrate the season at Raffaldini Vineyards, where old-world Italian tradition meets the magic of the Holidays. Whether you’re hosting, toasting, or gifting, our award-winning wines bring warmth and sophistication to every holiday moment.
Browse our exclusive holiday bundles to find the perfect bottle—or mix and match to build your own thoughtful gift. Looking for something extra special? Join us for festive tastings and cozy gatherings around the vineyard, surrounded by stunning winter scenery.
Round out your gift list with our curated accessories and custom sets, or let our helpful staff assemble a beautifully wrapped basket that’s ready to place under the tree. From elegant glassware to limited-edition wines, each option is crafted to make your holiday gifting effortless and memorable.
This Christmas, share the artistry—and the joy—of Raffaldini Vineyards with friends and family, and savor moments you’ll remember long after the last sip.
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Wine Club Member Spotlight
Roger & Sherry Armstrong
Roger and Sherry Armstrong have been together since 1978 when they met in at Pfeiffer College and fell in love. Little did we know what a great life was ours to behold! We married 41 years ago, traveled the Eastern Seaboard Fishing for Blue Marlin and all types of bill fish before settling down in Winston-Salem to begin a lifelong career at Fishel Steel Company and raise a family. We have been very blessed with great friends, families that are still celebrating all things, and the best wines we could ever experience living right here in NC. We so love spending weekends going to vineyards with dear friends and enjoying the most beautiful countrysides, Wine Club Members since 2014, Riserva Level.
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Food Trucks
November
Saturday, November 15 – Cannoli Man
Sunday, November 16 - Amalfi's Pizza
Saturday, November 22 - Dogs R Us
Friday, November 28 - Dogs R Us
Family Days
Friday, November 28 - Holiday Cheer
Friday, December 26-31 – Holiday Week
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Afternoon of Holiday Cheer
Friday, November 28 | 11am-5pm
The Holidays are in full swing, and we invite you to help us celebrate the holiday season! The entire family will enjoy holiday shopping and live tunes while you craft your own holiday decorations and letters to Santa and enjoy complimentary cookies and apple cider. Story time for the children will be fun for all. We will have a food truck as well as a local coffee and tea vendor to keep you energized while you enjoy the afternoon. Santa Claus will be flying down from the North Pole to be at Raffaldini for photos and to listen to everyone's wish list!
Local musicians RG Absher and Naomi Orr will fill the winery with holiday tunes on an array of instruments, from hammered dulcimer and violin to Celtic harp, flute, penny whistle, and bagpipes. A Wilkes County native and MerleFest regular, RG brings rich folk and Celtic traditions to his music. Naomi blends the lilt of Ireland, the spirit of Scotland, and a touch of Appalachian magic, creating a warm and enchanting soundtrack for the season.
To Admission is Free for Everyone so please consider clicking the button below to RSVP now. We look forward to seeing you for a day full of Holiday Cheer!
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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community
Raffaldini Vineyards is proud to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. This holiday season, please consider joining Barbara Raffaldini in making a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank. For every $10 received, Second Harvest can provide up to 60 nutritious meals for children, families and seniors in need who reside across the 18 counties of Northwest North Carolina. A secure link to our virtual food drive at Second Harvest Food Bank is below:
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December Events
Wreath Making Class
Sunday, December 6, 2025 | 1pm - 3pm
Embrace the magic of the season with a festive afternoon at Raffaldini Vineyards! Join us for a hands-on wreath making class where you’ll create your own beautiful holiday wreath to take home—perfect for your front door or as a heartfelt gift. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Raffaldini wine as Blue Mountain Flowers guides you step-by-step through crafting a one-of-a-kind design using fresh greenery, ribbons, and natural accents.
Relax, sip, and get creative surrounded by the stunning winter views of Raffaldini Vineyards. All materials and supplies are included. Space is limited—reserve your spot early for this merry, wine-filled workshop!
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Wine Club Member Appreciation Day
Saturday & Sunday, December 13 & 14 | 1pm-3pm
As the year comes to a close, we want to raise a glass to you, our valued Wine Club Members, for being such a huge part of making Raffaldini what it is. Your continued support, enthusiasm, and love for our wines inspire us every day, and we can’t imagine a year without celebrating that together.
Please join us for a special Wine Club Appreciation Event at Raffaldini Vineyards. Choose from one of four exclusive afternoons filled with good company, fine wine, and the spirit of the season.
Event Dates (1:00 PM–3:00 PM)
- Saturday, December 13 – Click HERE to Reserve Your Spot
- Sunday, December 14 – Click HERE to Reserve Your Spot
Our Gift to You
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon among friends as we share some great wines, delicious bites, fun raffle prizes, and stories from the past year.
This is our way of saying grazie mille for being part of our Raffaldini family.
Wine Club Exclusive
This event is exclusive to wine club members and their guests. Seating is limited, so reserve early to secure your preferred date. The event is free for you and a guest. Additional guests are $30 per person (Max 2 additional guests).
From our family to yours—thank you for another wonderful year of wine, laughter, and memories. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Ferrero Roche Inspired Yule Log Class
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 1pm-3pm
Join us for a decadent holiday baking experience as we guide you through creating a Ferrero Rocher–inspired Yule Log—rich, chocolatey, and perfect for your festive celebrations.
This fun, educational baking demonstration will showcase techniques for building, filling, and decorating this elegant dessert, all while you enjoy the warmth of Raffaldini hospitality.
🎟️ Your ticket includes:
• Live demonstration
• Samples of the featured dessert
• Small bites
• Two glasses of Raffaldini wine
$55.00 per person
Space is limited—reserve your spot early!
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Traditional Italian Baking Class
Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 1pm - 3pm
Join us for a delicious afternoon celebrating classic Italian desserts with a Raffaldini twist.
This classic Italian dessert-making demonstration features two timeless favorites: a fragrant Olive Oil Cake with Candied Orange, made with our premium Raffaldini olive oil, and a silky Madagascar Vanilla Panna Cotta paired with Raffaldini wine-poached pears and a bright white balsamic glaze using our own balsamic. Discover how simple ingredients come together to create elegant, unforgettable Italian sweets.
🎟️ Your ticket includes:
• Live demonstration
• Samples of both featured desserts
• Small bites
• Two glasses of Raffaldini wine
$55.00 per person
Space is limited—reserve your spot early!
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Holiday Schedule
As we enter this season of gratitude, we want to extend a heartfelt grazie to our Raffaldini famiglia—our loyal guests, club members, and the dedicated team who bring the spirit of the estate to life each day.
In honor of Thanksgiving and to allow our staff time to celebrate with their own families, the winery will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Please also note our upcoming holiday schedule: we will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and look forward to sharing many memorable moments with you throughout the holidays and beyond.
Thanksgiving Day – Closed
Christmas Eve – Closed
Christmas Day – Closed
New Years Day - Closed
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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:
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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