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August 31, 2018 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Raffaldini September Newsletter

 
13th Annual Festa Italiana

Saturday, September 15
11am-5pm

Our biggest event of the year! Our Festa Italiana is our annual celebration of Italian culture, food, art, music, and of course, wine. Tickets on admission day are $20 per person and include parking, admission to the festival, commemorative Festa Italiana wine glass, and either a tasting of three Raffaldini Wines or a glass of wine. Tickets are available pre-sale through Friday, September 7 or at the gate on the day of the Festa. Festa Italiana will be held rain or shine.
 

Sip wines while you enjoy live music and Italian food for sale including: paninis, sausage, meatballs, pizzas, gelato, espresso and other treats. The entire family will be entertained by jugglers, face painters, dancing the Tarantella and much more! Take a photo with a real Roman Gladiator. Shop our Farmer's Market with local vendors. Festa will be held rain or shine. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Buses and all ages welcome. Alcohol consumption for ages 21 and over. 

Buy Now
 
Last Chance!

Vine to Wine

An Immersive Harvest Experience

Friday, September 7

Work side-by-side with Owner Jay Raffaldini and the rest of our winemaking team as we harvest our 2018 vintage! We are offering oenophiles the chance to participate in every step of the grape harvest from vine to bottle. This is your chance to learn about the grape varietals, harvesting and the wine-making process at Raffaldini Vineyards. You will also have a taste analysis of wines that are currently in production and enjoy an exclusive harvest dinner featuring our award-winning wines paired with traditional Italian fare. This event will be led by Owner Jay Raffaldini, the Winemakers, and the Vineyard Manager and will give you complete access to the behind the scenes process of wine production. Due to the intimate nature of this event, there are only twenty spaces for this unique experience.

Buy Now
 
Fall 2018 Wine Club Now Available! 

Includes:

2017 Auguri - 1 bottle
We are thrilled to offer our very first traditional sparkling wine made in true Prosecco style. 

2017 Girasole - 1 bottle
A delicious rose that boasts flavors of honeysuckle, citrus notes and melon flavors.
 
2016 SPQR - 2 bottles
This rustic, Tuscan-style red made with Sangiovese delivers fresh, strawberry aromas with notes of rhubarb and baking spice.
 
2016 Montepulciano Riserva - 2 bottles
Our flagship red will impress you with its bold, complex fruit flavors, opulent mouthfeel and ripe tannins. 
Buy Now
 
An Afternoon in Tuscany
Sunday, September 30 | 12pm - 2pm
 
This is the event that you have been waiting for if you can’t book the airfare to Tuscany! Enjoy a stroll through the vines followed by a lovely family-style lunch (pranzo) while enjoying acoustic guitar by Samuel Taylor.
 
Menu from our Autumn Afternoon in Tuscany


Panzanella Salad
marinated tomato, crusty bread, red onion, fresh herbs, Tuscan herb EVOO, 18yr Balsamic
 
Grilled Asparagus
served cold with toasted almonds, citrus gremolata, extra virgin olive oil
 
Grilled Breast of Chicken
artichoke salad, sundried tomato, capers, fresh herbs
 
Zucchini-Bean Salad
summer vegetables, tomato, cannellini beans, fresh herbs
 
Torta Della Nonna
lemon-ricotta pastry cream, pine nuts, flaky pastry
 
Fresh Strawberries
18yr Balsamic, fresh basil, whipped mascarpone
 
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LABOR DAY WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT:

Justin Nelson, Solo Piano
Sunday, September 2


Colin Allured, Acoustic Guitar
Monday, September 3

Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza
Saturday, September 1
Sunday, September 2
Monday, September 3


LABOR DAY
MONDAY, SEPTEMEBER 3
OPEN 11AM-5PM



Music Dates



Colin Allured, Acoustic Guitar
Sunday, September 9

Shelley Ruffin + Soul Revival, Acoustic Blues/Soul
Sunday, September 16



Food Truck Dates

Snack Wagon, Street Food Favorites
Sunday, September 9
Sunday, September 16
 
Beyond the Vines...Into the Community
Bookmarks
14th Annual Festival
of Books and Authors



 

The largest book and author festival in the Carolinas celebrates 14 years with the 2018 festival in downtown Winston-Salem September 6 - 9. The four-day festival celebrates "the power of story," encouraging reader and attendees to "travel all over the world" exploring a wealth of subjects and issues. Special events are also hosted in Bookmarks Bookstore downtown on Fourth Street. Enjoy enriching panel discussions with national best-selling authors, Eat & Greet events and exciting family activities that engage young readers. More than 50 guest authors attending have written a cumulative 300 New York Times best sellers and are winners of prestigious awards.

September is NC Wine Month! 


 

Celebrate with one of NC's nearly 200 wineries across the state with events and specials throughout the month.

NC Wine Facts:

  • 2300 acres of vines
  • 1.1 million cases produced annually, 11th in the U.S.
  • Economic impact of more than $1.97 Billion annually and employs more than 5000 NC residents
Visit www.NCWine.org to learn more. By drinking local you are making a difference in our community! Thank you for your support and encourage you to ask your favorite retailer or restaurant to carry North Carolina wines!
 
Looking for the perfect venue for your upcoming event? Raffaldini Vineyards is currently booking for the 2018 season and beyond.

Click Here to view.

 

 

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Our mailing address is:
450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670

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August 29, 2018 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Exciting Addition to the Winery, Join us for Harvest

 
New Italian Botti Installed At The Winery In Time For Harvest
 
Our new arrivals are finally here. We are starting to move away from smaller oak barrels to the more traditional large casks called "botti" in Italian. Each of these giant botti are the equivalent of eleven of the standard barrels and hold about 275 cases. Unlike the standard barrels which have a life of five years, these botti can last well over twenty. We are slowing making this transition as the quality of our grapes continues to evolve and get more complex and we don't want to mask it in strong oak. We have three now and expect to add another four next year and more thereafter. We are incredibly excited to move forward by going back into history. 
Learn More About Botti
 
Fall 2018 Wine Club Now Available! 

Includes:

2017 Auguri - 1 bottle
We are thrilled to offer our very first traditional sparkling wine made in true Prosecco style. 

2017 Girasole - 1 bottle
A delicious rose that boasts flavors of honeysuckle, citrus notes and melon flavors.
 
2016 SPQR - 2 bottles
This rustic, Tuscan-style red made with Sangiovese delivers fresh, strawberry aromas with notes of rhubarb and baking spice.
 
2016 Montepulciano Riserva - 2 bottles
Our flagship red will impress you with its bold, complex fruit flavors, opulent mouthfeel and ripe tannins. 
Purchase Wine Club
 
Mark Your Calendars:

Vine to Wine

Friday, September 7

Work side-by-side with Owner Jay Raffaldini and the rest of our winemaking team as we harvest our 2018 vintage! We are offering oenophiles the chance to participate in every step of the grape harvest from vine to bottle. This is your chance to learn about the grape varietals, harvesting and the wine-making process at Raffaldini Vineyards. You will also have a taste analysis of wines that are currently in production and enjoy an exclusive harvest dinner featuring our award-winning wines paired with traditional Italian fare. This event will be led by Owner Jay Raffaldini, the Winemakers, and the Vineyard Manager and will give you complete access to the behind the scenes process of wine production. Due to the intimate nature of this event, there are only twenty spaces for this unique experience.

Reserve Now
 
Mark Your Calendars:

13th Annual Festa Italiana

Saturday, September 15

 

This day-long event is a celebration of Italian culture, food, art, music, and of course, wine. Tickets on admission day are $20 per person and include parking, admission to the festival, commemorative Festa Italiana wine glass, and either a tasting of three Raffaldini Wines or a glass of wine. Be a part of this unique celebration of culture, music, arts, food and of course, wine! Last chance for discounted general admission tickets through this Friday.

Buy Now - General Admission
 
Music Dates

Justin Nelson, Solo Piano
Sunday, August 26
Sunday, September 2

Colin Allured, Acoustic Guitar
Monday, September 3
Sunday, September 9

Shelley Ruffin + Soul Revival, Acoustic Blues/Soul
Sunday, September 16



Food Truck Dates

Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza
Saturday, August 18
Sunday, August 19
Sunday, August 26
Saturday, September 1
Sunday, September 2
Monday, September 3

Raffaldini Farmers Market, local farmers and vendors
Sunday, September 24
 
Beyond the Vines...Into the Community
Bookmarks
14th Annual Festival
of Books and Authors



 

The largest book and author festival in the Carolinas celebrates 14 years with the 2018 festival in downtown Winston-Salem September 6 - 9. The four-day festival celebrates "the power of story," encouraging reader and attendees to "travel all over the world" exploring a wealth of subjects and issues. Special events are also hosted in Bookmarks Bookstore downtown on Fourth Street. Enjoy enriching panel discussions with national best-selling authors, Eat & Greet events and exciting family activities that engage young readers. More than 50 guest authors attending have written a cumulative 300 New York Times best sellers and are winners of prestigious awards.

 


 
National MS Society
Greater Charlotte
Great Gatsby Gala



Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 7pm

This premier Charlotte event transports our guests back to the roaring 20’s. Enjoy Raffaldini wine, a live orchestra, swing dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts from celebrated Charlotte restaurants, and an extensive silent auction.
 
Last year, more than 500 flappers and dappers helped to raise more than $120,000 to benefit important research and services that improve the lives of people affected by MS. 









 
Looking for the perfect venue for your upcoming event? Raffaldini Vineyards is currently booking for the 2018 season and beyond.

Click Here to view.

 

 

Copyright © Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, All rights reserved.


Our mailing address is:
450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670

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Time Posted: Aug 29, 2018 at 9:01 AM Permalink to Exciting Addition to the Winery, Join us for Harvest Permalink
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August 1, 2018 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Raffaldini August Newsletter

 
Join us as we unveil our first-ever traditional method sparkling wine, Auguri, and three other new releases this weekend.

Join us at Villa Raffaldini as we release the Fall Wine Club Package featuring our highly-anticipated new traditional method sparkling wine, Auguri. Owner Jay Raffaldini will be on site Saturday, August 4th talking about the wines. 

The new wines will be available for tasting and purchase beginning this Friday. Stop by and enjoy a sample of the new wines with a food pairing. Gianno’s brick oven pizza will be on site all weekend. Sunday will feature live music from Samuel Taylor.
 
Our Fall 2018 Wine Club Includes:
 
2017 Auguri - 1 bottle
We are thrilled to offer our very first traditional sparkling wine made in true Prosecco style. Early harvest Vermentino, Sangiovese, and other white grapes are skillfully combined in a high acid style with a crisp, clean finish. The wine enjoys a secondary fermentation in bottle to give a creamy, bubbly texture. 

2017 Girasole - 1 bottle
You will love this delicious "summer red" that boasts flavors of honeysuckle and fresh sliced pear. A bright rush of acidity carries citrus notes and melon flavors to a beautiful raspberry finish. 
 
2016 SPQR - 2 bottles
This rustic, Tuscan-style red is made with Sangiovese and delivers fresh strawberry aromas with notes of rhubarb and baking spice. A perfect red for late summer grilling or cellar it until winter and pair with a savory, slow cooked Italian meal. 
 
2016 Montepulciano Riserva - 2 bottles
Our flagship red will impress you with its bold, complex fruit flavors followed up by a savory palate of leather and spices. This smooth, rich wine will whisk you away to Italy with its opulent mouthfeel and ripe tannins. 
 
Friday, August 3 - Sunday, August 5 - Fall Wine Club Pickup

Join us for a wine club celebration featuring new wines, including our first-ever traditional method sparkling wine, food pairings and more. Taste our brand new releases along with a special food pairing. Enjoy live music from guitarist Samuel Taylor, and hot, brick oven pizza made fresh from Gianno's of High Point.  To learn more about our wine club options, click here.

 
Learn More About Our Wine Club
 
Sunday, August 12 - Ferragosto - Music in the Vineyard

August 12th is a day in Italy when all work stops while friends and family venture to the countryside to relax and celebrate a break from busy city life. Take advantage of this Italian tradition and spend Ferragosto at Raffaldini Vineyards to escape the bustle of the city and savor La Dolce Vita with your family and friends. Enjoy delicious treats from Snack Wagon Concessions, gourmet antipasti from our deli case, or bring your own picnic. Classical guitarist, Samuel Taylor, will be performing live from 12pm-4pm. Enjoy award-winning Raffaldini Vineyards wines and relish in the ease of an afternoon at the vineyard.

 
 
Mark Your Calendars:

Vine to Wine

Friday, September 7

Work side-by-side with Owner Jay Raffaldini and the rest of our winemaking team as we harvest our 2018 vintage! We are offering oenophiles the chance to participate in every step of the grape harvest from vine to bottle. This is your chance to learn about the grape varietals, harvesting and the wine-making process at Raffaldini Vineyards. You will also have a taste analysis of wines that are currently in production and enjoy an exclusive harvest dinner featuring our award-winning wines paired with traditional Italian fare. This event will be led by Owner Jay Raffaldini, the Winemakers, and the Vineyard Manager and will give you complete access to the behind the scenes process of wine production. Due to the intimate nature of this event, there are only twenty spaces for this unique experience.

Reserve Now
 
Mark Your Calendars:

13th Annual Festa Italiana

Saturday, September 15


This day-long event is a celebration of Italian culture, food, art, music, and of course, wine. Tickets on admission day are $20 per person and include parking, admission to the festival, commemorative Festa Italiana wine glass, and either a tasting of three Raffaldini Wines or a glass of wine. Discounted pre-sale general admission is now available along with a select number of VIP tables. Be a part of this unique celebration of culture, music, arts, food and of course, wine! 

Buy Now - General Admission
Buy Now - VIP
 
Music Dates

Samuel Taylor, Classical Guitar 
Sunday, August 5
Sunday, August 12


Justin Nelson, Solo Piano
Sunday, August 26
Sunday, September 2

Colin Allured, Acoustic Guitar
Monday, September 3
Sunday, September 9

Shelley Ruffin + Soul Revival, Acoustic Blues/Soul
Sunday, September 16



Food Truck Dates

Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza
Saturday, August 4
Sunday, August 5
Saturday, August 18
Sunday, August 19
Sunday, August 26
Saturday, September 1
Sunday, September 2
Monday, September 3


Snack Wagon Concessions
Saturday, August 11
Sunday, August 12
 
 
 
Looking for the perfect venue for your upcoming event? Raffaldini Vineyards is currently booking for the 2018 season and beyond.

Click Here to view.

 

 

Copyright © Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, All rights reserved.


Our mailing address is:
450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670

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