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April 30, 2022 | Raffaldini Vineyards

May Newsletter

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Raffaldini Takes Home Best in Show, NC Fine Wines Case Awards at Annual Gala
 
Raffaldini Vineyards took home the hardware at last night's black tie with more than 225 of the industry's best and brightest in attendance to celebrate the nation's toughest state-specific wine competition. Our 2021 Vermentino Superiore won Best In Show as the top scoring overall wine of the competition, and our 2019 Sagrantino was runner-up in the red category and included in the NC Fine Wines Case. Check out these two wines in our tasting room for yourself! 
 
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May is NC Wine Month!

 
May is recognized as North Carolina Wine Month. It is a time to recognize the industry's impact, drink some good, local wine, and support local businesses. 

North Carolina is home to more than 200 wineries with more than 525 individually owned grape vineyards on 2,300 acres are spread across the state. The North Carolina Wine industry has an economic impact of more than $2 Billion, and is responsible for more than 10, 000 jobs. Learn more about the NC Wine and Grape Industry here

We hope you will join the NC Wine Guys on May 2nd, 2020 for Open that Bottle of NC Wine Night.

Here's how to participate:

  1. Select a bottle of your favorite Raffaldini Wine.
  2. Open it on the evening of May 1. 2022
  3. Take a picture and post on social media.
  4. Share why you chose that bottle, who you shared it with, and more.
  5. Tag @raffaldini and @NCWineGuys.
  6. And use #NCWineNight and #NCWineMonth and #Raffaldini on your posts!  



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May Events
Rosé All May!
Girasole Release 
May 7 | Wine Club Members Only
May 8 | General Public
Both Events at Villa Raffaldini Free Admission

Saturday, May 7 - Girasole Release (Wine Club Only on Release Day) Villa will also be open to general public


Sample the highest-rated Girasole we have ever made for the first time and set your taste buds to summertime. Wine Club Members will get to sample and purchase this incredible wine a day before its full release.

Rose all May! May 7 release will be a wine club member exclusive event. Girasole will go on sale to the general public on Sunday, May 8.


Mother's Day - Family Day
Sunday, May 8 | 2021 Girasole General Public Release

 

Bring the entire family and show Mamma how much you love her and bring her to Chianti in the Carolinas - Raffaldini on May 8. Each mother (or mother figure) can enjoy a sample of our brand new, award-winning rosé, Girasole. Enjoy fresh made to order cuisine from Soul to Bowl. 
 

Best of Show Rosé, Best Dry Rosé International Sommelier Challenge
Girasole - Gold Medal, 92 Points

We are honored to share that our 2021 Girasole received a 92 Gold and was one of the highest rated rosés. Interestingly, this is the first year that we made our Girasole in a new way, using gently, whole-cluster pressed, 100% Sangiovese grapes, which brings out notes of watermelon, strawberry, and bubble gum on the nose of this delicious summertime rose wine. The solid acid backbone makes this wine refreshing on the palate as well as pairing well with lighter fare dishes like salads and fish.Just in time for warmer weather. 

 

Vinello Series: Release Party at the Winery
May 21 | Wine Club Members Only | $35 per person


Raffaldini is pleased to announce our very limited production release of our Vinello series to you, our loyal wine club members on Saturday, May 21st from 1 PM-3 PM. This will be a wine club only event! We will be joined by High Country Boards to bring you a new exclusive wine and food pairing experience.
 
During the excellent 2021 grape harvest, we experimented with an old Italian winemaking method known as Vinello to great success. Vinello is made from rehydrated grape pomace that has completed its work of making excellent wine. Rather than place the pomace in the vineyard to provide nutrition for vines, we decided to referment the pomace by adding enough sugar and water to produce a low alcohol, yet distinctly flavorful, wine.  This low alcohol beverage is frequently consumed by the vineyard and winery workers during their daily meal breaks.  The French call their version Piquette. We made three different types of Vinello – a Bianco made from Vermentino pomace, a Rosato made from a co-fermentation of Appassimento Vermentino and Sagrantino, and a Rosso made from Teroldego. 
 
In total we produced 100 cases and look forward to sharing them with you during this release. Due to limited quantities, we are asking that purchases be limited to one case of each wine. This event will be $35.00 + tax per person and will included a glass of each new wine, paired with 2 food samples. Each wine club member is permitted to bring 2 guests to the event. To purchase your tickets please click the link below.

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Food Trucks


Sunday, May 1 Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza

Saturday, May 7 Rivera Brother's Mexican Food Truck
Sunday, May 8 Soul to Bowl

Saturday, May 14 Dog's R' Us

Sunday, May 15 Southern on Wheels

Saturday, May 21 Wraps Around the World
Saturday, May 21 Cannoli Man

Saturday, May 28 Wraps Around the World
Sunday, May 29 Soul to Bowl
Monday, May 30 Dog's R' Us



Check our events calendar as we begin booking food truck dates in 2022!
 
  and    Present:
 
Cinema Raffaldini: Dinner and a Movie Under the Stars with  A/perture Cinema at Raffaldini Vineyards


 
Save the Dates for the Raffaldini Summer Movie and Dinner series:
 
Saturday, June 11 – The Trip to Italy
 
Saturday, September 10 - 
Sideways

 
Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Virtual Yoga in the Vineyards with Maureen
Mondays | 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.

RSVP - Monday, May 2
 
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.
Make a Reservation
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Ronda, NC 28670

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April 15, 2022 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Raffaldini Wines Top California Competition | Easter Family Day

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Raffaldini Wines Rewarded at Esteemed Winemaker Challenge 

We are thrilled to announce the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition, run by the team of esteemed wine icon Robert Whitley, recognized two of our wines which stood out from the pack, our 2019 Grande Riserva an 2021 Girasole. Keep reading to learn more and find out how to get these amazing wines!

Grande Riserva - Platinum Medal, 94 points

Our 2019 Grande Riserva scored 94 points and earned a Platinum medal, a distinction which less than 1% of the wines entered in this competition received. The Raffaldini Grande Riserva combines Montepulciano, Petit Verdot, and Sagrantino grapes, harvested at optimal ripeness are triple-sorted and then dried heavily using the Appassimento drying process to further concentrate the grapes natural flavors and aromas.

Judges' notes: Raffaldini Vineyards (Swan Creek, North Carolina) Grande Riserva, Proprietary Red Wine 2019 ($65):  Sagrantino, Petit Verdot and Montepulciano from North Carolina?  Yep!  This works by letting Sagrantino’s structure shine, tempered by the other grapes to reduce the youthful tannins and allow a black fruit, pepper and orange zest mix full quarter.  This is going to sit beautifully alongside a well marbled rib eye steak or a saucy Italian dish – Osso Bucco comes to mind.  94


Grande Riserva Magnums Available April 16

Starting this weekend, we'll have limited quantities of large format magnums of Grande Riserva at Villa Raffaldini. Perfect for gifting or entertaining, these large format bottles will make a statement whenever they arrive at the party! 

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Best of Show Rosé, Best Dry Rosé
Girasole - Gold Medal, 92 Points

We are honored to share that our 2021 Girasole received a 92 Gold and was one of the highest rated rosés. Interestingly, this is the first year that we made our Girasole in a new way, using gently, whole-cluster pressed, 100% Sangiovese grapes, which brings out notes of watermelon, strawberry, and bubble gum on the nose of this delicious summertime rose wine. The solid acid backbone makes this wine refreshing on the palate as well as pairing well with lighter fare dishes like salads and fish.Just in time for warmer weather. 

Saturday, May 7 - Girasole Release (Wine Club Only on Release Day)

Sample the highest-rated Girasole we have ever made for the first time and set your tastebuds to summertime. Rose all day! May 7 release will be a wine club member exclusive event. Girasole will go on sale to the general public on Sunday, May 8. 

RSVP - Wine Club Members
 

Katy is the Senior Winemaker at Raffaldini Vineyards. She is a graduate of the Shelton Badgett Center for Viticulture and Enology in North Carolina with over 5 years of winemaking experience. Katy has the opportunity to work with unique Italian varietals and finding diverse ways to express their profiles by using a mix of modern day technology and traditional Italian methods like appassimento, that will result in wines unlike anything NC has experienced. On her time off, Katy enjoys spending time with her husband Erik and enjoys going on hikes with her two rescue dogs.
Wine Club Member Barrel Tasting with Winemaker Chris Nelson
Saturday, April 16 | 1pm-3pm

Wine Club Members, we invite you to join Winemaker Chris Nelson as he will be sampling barrels ahead of our Spring Time Bottling! Chris is opening up this unique opportunity for 30 wine club members. Click below for more details and to reserve your space! 

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Buona Pasqua - Easter At Raffaldini Vineyards
Family Day
Sunday, April 17 | 12pm - 5pm 

Bring the whole family and celebrate Easter with our friends from Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy as we host baby goats and the traditional Italian Easter Cheese Roll, or La Ruzzola Del Formaggio. 

An Easter egg hunt for the kids will take place on the lawn, 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. Prizes will be awarded for each winner who can roll their cheese closest to the target. 

 

NC Fine Wines Gala Returns!

NC Fine Wines Annual Gala 
Friday, April 29, 2022 | 7pm - 10pm


The NC Fine Wines Competition is the toughest state-specific competition in the country, and you can be side by side with the owners and winemakers from across the state when the coveted NC Fine Wines Case awards are announced! This is your chance to attend the awards ceremony and enjoy an exquisite dinner paired with NC Fine Wines. There is a limited allocation of seating open to the public. 

This event is at the Millennium Center, 101 West 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. 

Buy Now
 

Food Trucks


Saturday, April 16 Southern on Wheels
Saturday, April 16 Cannoli Man
Sunday, April 17 Southern on Wheels
Sunday, April 17 Cannoli Man

Saturday, April 23 Soul To Bowl
Sunday, April 24 Cousins Maine Lobster

Saturday, April 30 Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza


Check our events calendar as we begin booking food truck dates in 2022!
 
May Events! Mark Your Calendars! 

May 1 - NC Wine Month / Open That Bottle of NC Wine Night! 

Vinello Series: Release Party 
May 21 | Wine Club Members Only | $30 per person

Raffaldini is pleased to announce our very limited production release of our Vinello series to our loyal wine club members. During the excellent 2021 grape harvest, we experimented with an old Italian winemaking method known as Vinello to great success.

Vinello is made from rehydrated grape pomace that has completed its work of making excellent wine. Rather than place the pomace in the vineyard to provide nutrition for vines, we decided to referment the pomace by adding enough sugar and water to produce a low alcohol, yet distinctly flavorful, wine.  This delicious beverage has historically been consumed by vineyard and winery workers during their daily meal breaks. The French call their version Piquette. We made three different types of Vinello – a bianco made from Vermentino pomace, a rosato made from a co-fermentation of Appassimento Vermentino and Sagrantino, and a rosso made from Teroldego. 

In total we produced 100 cases and look forward to sharing them with our wine club members during this release. Due to limited quantities purchases are limited to one case of each by wine club members. $20 a bottle for all three Vinello wines, case discounts are applicable. More info to come. 


Cinema Raffaldini: Dinner and a Movie Under the Stars with  A/perture Cinema at Raffaldini Vineyards
 
Save the Dates for the Raffaldini Summer Movie and Dinner series:
 
Saturday, June 11 – The Trip to Italy
 
Saturday, September 10 Sideways
Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Virtual Yoga in the Vineyards with Maureen
Mondays | 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.

RSVP - Monday, April 18
 
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.
Make a Reservation
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Copyright ©  2022 Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, All rights reserved.

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450 Groce Rd. 
Ronda, NC 28670

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April 2, 2022 | Raffaldini Vineyards

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NC Fine Wines Gala Returns!

NC Fine Wines Annual Gala 
Friday, April 29, 2022 | 7pm - 10pm


The NC Fine Wines Competition is the toughest state-specific competition in the country, and you can be side by side with the owners and winemakers from across the state when the coveted NC Fine Wines Case awards are announced! This is your chance to attend the awards ceremony and enjoy an exquisite dinner paired with NC Fine Wines. There is a limited allocation of seating open to the public. 

This event is at the Millennium Center, 101 West 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. 

Buy Now
 

Sunday, April 10, 2022 | 10:30am - 1pm

Join owner Jay Raffaldini and seasoned outdoorsman Steve Nelson 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 and breads -- of course accompanied with wine! Tickets include: hike, lunch and two glasses of wine.

Buy Now - General Admission
Buy Now - Wine Club

Katy is the Senior Winemaker at Raffaldini Vineyards. She is a graduate of the Shelton Badgett Center for Viticulture and Enology in North Carolina with over 5 years of winemaking experience. Katy has the opportunity to work with unique Italian varietals and finding diverse ways to express their profiles by using a mix of modern day technology and traditional Italian methods like appassimento, that will result in wines unlike anything NC has experienced. On her time off, Katy enjoys spending time with her husband Erik and enjoys going on hikes with her two rescue dogs.
Wine Club Member Barrel Tasting with Winemaker Chris Nelson
Saturday, April 16 | 1pm-3pm

Wine Club Members, we invite you to join Winemaker Chris Nelson as he will be sampling barrels ahead of our Spring Time Bottling! Chris is opening up this unique opportunity for 30 wine club members. Click below for more details and to reserve your space! 

Buy Now - Wine Club
 
Buona Pasqua - Easter At Raffaldini Vineyards
Sunday, April 17 | 12pm - 5pm 

Bring the whole family and celebrate Easter with our friends from Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy as we host baby goats and the traditional Italian Easter Cheese Roll, or La Ruzzola Del Formaggio. 

An Easter egg hunt for the kids will take place on the lawn, 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. Prizes will be awarded for each winner who can roll their cheese closest to the target. 

 

 

Food Trucks


Saturday, April 2 Happy Hippie Food Co.

Sunday, April 3 Soul To Bowl

Saturday, April 9 Happy Hippie Food Co.
Sunday, April 10 Twin City Minis


Saturday, April 16 Southern on Wheels
Saturday, April 16 Cannoli Man
Sunday, April 17 Southern on Wheels
Sunday, April 17 Cannoli Man

Saturday, April 23 Soul To Bowl
Sunday, April 24 Cousins Maine Lobster

Saturday, April 30 Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza


Check our events calendar as we begin booking food truck dates in 2022!
 
May Events! Mark Your Calendars! 
 
Saturday, May 7 - Girasole Release 
Just in time for warmer weather, our new vintage of Girasole! This salmon color rose is made from gently, whole cluster pressed Montepulciano grapes, which brings out notes of watermelon, strawberry, and bubble gum on the nose of this delicious summertime rose wine. A solid acid backbone makes this wine refreshing on the palate as well as pairing well with lighter fare dishes like salads and fish. Rose all day!

Vinello Series: Release Party 
May 21 | Wine Club Members Only | $30 per person

Raffaldini is pleased to announce our very limited production release of our Vinello series to our loyal wine club members. During the excellent 2021 grape harvest, we experimented with an old Italian winemaking method known as Vinello to great success.

Vinello is made from rehydrated grape pomace that has completed its work of making excellent wine. Rather than place the pomace in the vineyard to provide nutrition for vines, we decided to referment the pomace by adding enough sugar and water to produce a low alcohol, yet distinctly flavorful, wine.  This delicious beverage has historically been consumed by vineyard and winery workers during their daily meal breaks. The French call their version Piquette. We made three different types of Vinello – a bianco made from Vermentino pomace, a rosato made from a co-fermentation of Appassimento Vermentino and Sagrantino, and a rosso made from Teroldego. 

In total we produced 100 cases and look forward to sharing them with our wine club members during this release. Due to limited quantities purchases are limited to one case of each by wine club members. $20 a bottle for all three Vinello wines, case discounts are applicable. More info to come. 

Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Virtual Yoga in the Vineyards with Maureen
Mondays | 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.

RSVP - Monday, April 4
 
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.
Make a Reservation
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Copyright ©  2022 Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, All rights reserved.

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450 Groce Rd. 
Ronda, NC 28670

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