Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery LLC

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One Month Until Festa Italiana, Updates

16th Annual Festa Italiana Saturday, September 18 - 11am-5pm Sunday, September 19 - 12pm-5pm Tickets now on sale!   Our biggest event of the year returns! The epicenter of Italian culture in the Piedmont is here on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19 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!  Tickets are $15 per person and include parking, admission to the festival, commemorative Festa Italiana wine glass and a glass of Raffaldini wine. Saturday, September 18 - General Admission Sunday, September 19 - General Admission VIP Available! 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 4 guests Festival admission for 4 guests (includes all standard Festival Admission perks per guest, including one bottle 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 Saturday, September 18 - VIP Sunday, September 19 - VIP   Food Trucks AUGUST Saturday, August 21 | Happy Hippie Food Co. Sunday, August 22 | Happy Hippie Food Co. Saturday, August 28 | Southern On Wheels Sunday, August 29 | Southern On Wheels SEPTEMBER Saturday, September 4 | Southern On Wheels Sunday, September 5 | Southern On Wheels Saturday, September 11 | Lobster Dogs Sunday, September 12 | Lobster Dogs Saturday, September 25 | Lobster Dogs Sunday, September 26 | Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza Fall Wine Club Release Available Now We are excited to announce the release date of our Fall Wine Club Package and three new vintages!    Package Contents   The Fall Wine club package contains six bottles of three new wine releases including some of our favorite varietals:  2 Bottles 2020 Desaria (Full-bodied Vermentino utilizing Appassimento, extended skin contact and oak fermentation) 2 Bottles 2019 Montepulciano Riserva (Our signature varietal, hearty, fruit forward red) 2 Bottles 2019 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. Wine Club   Virtual Yoga in the Vineyards with Maureen Mondays & Wednesdays | 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, August 23 RSVP Wednesday, August 25   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. Our team members are wearing masks while indoors to help prevent the spread of covid 19. While masks are not required for those vaccinated we recommend that everyone wear a mask while indoors and not actively eating or drinking.   Make a Reservation Copyright © Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670 Want to change how you receive these emails? Click Here to Unsubscribe.

Aug 18, 2021 at 6:05 AM Permalink

Visitor Experience Guide

Visitor Experience Guide

1. All guests must be 21 years or older (including infants and and children) except on a specially designated Family Day hosted by Raffaldini Vineyards (i.e Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Festa Italiana, Black Friday, Holiday Open House, etc. - please check website for additional family days).

2. No outside alcohol – NO EXCEPTIONS.

3. Picnics (outside food) will be permitted only on the lawn and at picnic area. All large coolers, picnic baskets etc. will be checked to ensure no outside alcohol is brought to Raffaldini.

4. No groups of 8 or more are permitted except by making a reservation via email to info@raffaldini.com. Party buses, limos, vans etc. are not permitted.

5. No Bluetooth speakers permitted, this will ensure a great experience for all other guests at Raffaldini.

RESERVATIONS

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.

Details are below:

• Groups of 6 or less for indoor tastings - tour included.
• Groups of 8 or less for seated flights outdoors (covered areas).
• Daily canopy rentals for the lawn are available for groups of 9-12 - canopy renters will need to purchase wine from the outdoor bar to take back to their canopy. 
  
  Walk-ins are accepted and will be seated if we have availability, but there is no guarantee of seating without a reservation. You are always welcome to sit at the picnic area or bring your blanket or lawn chair to enjoy your day at Raffaldini. For private events and parties over 8 who are not renting a canopy please email your reservation request.

RESERVE NOW

Aug 10, 2021 at 11:23 AM Permalink

August Newsletter

Fall Wine Club Release Available Now We are excited to announce the release date of our Fall Wine Club Package and three new vintages!    Package Contents   The Fall Wine club package contains six bottles of three new wine releases including some of our favorite varietals:  2 Bottles 2020 Desaria (Full-bodied Vermentino utilizing Appassimento, extended skin contact and oak fermentation) 2 Bottles 2019 Montepulciano Riserva (Our signature varietal, hearty, fruit forward red) 2 Bottles 2019 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. Wine Club   Raffaldini Vineyards x Queen's Landing: Wine Tasting Cruise on the Lake Wednesday, August 25 | 6:30pm-9pm Wine tasting and a cruise on Lake Norman? Yes please! Join Winemaker Chris Nelson as Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery teams up with Queen's Landing for an excellent presentation of fine wines. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and 5 tastings are included in your reservation. We look forward to having you sail away with us and maybe leave with a bottle...or two. Book Now 16th Annual Festa Italiana Saturday, September 18 - 11am-5pm Sunday, September 19 - 12pm-5pm Tickets now on sale!    Our biggest event of the year returns! The epicenter of Italian culture in the Piedmont is here on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19 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. Tickets are $15 per person and include parking, admission to the festival, commemorative Festa Italiana wine glass and a glass of Raffaldini wine. VIP Available! 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 4 guests Festival admission for 4 guests (includes all standard Festival Admission perks per guest, including one bottle 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   Buy Now Coming Soon:  Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Autumn Saturday, October 9 | 6:30pm - 9pm   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. $99.00 + tax per person and is all-inclusive $130 + tax per person that is all-inclusive and includes shuttle service from either the Fairfield Inn in Elkin or the Hampton Inn in Jonesville. Reserve Now | Dinner + Shuttle Reserve Now | Dinner Only   Food Trucks AUGUST Saturday, August 7 | The Cannoli Man Saturday, August 7 | Lobster Dogs Sunday, August 8 | Lobster Dogs Saturday, August 14 | Southern On Wheels Sunday, August 15 | Southern On Wheels Saturday, August 21 | Happy Hippie Food Co. Sunday, August 22 | Happy Hippie Food Co. Saturday, August 28 | Southern On Wheels Sunday, August 29 | Southern On Wheels   Virtual Yoga in the Vineyards with Maureen Mondays & Wednesdays | 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, August 2 RSVP Wednesday, August 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.   Make a Reservation Copyright © Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670 Want to change how you receive these emails? Click Here to Unsubscribe.

Aug 10, 2021 at 6:48 AM Permalink