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January 16, 2023 | Raffaldini Vineyards

It's the Most Wine-derful Time of the Year ❄️

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La Dolce Vita is Back!
Saturday, February 11 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

After a nearly five-year absence our wildly popular Moscato style sparking sweet wine is back. Made in the classic Northern Italian style around the Asti region, the floral aromatic profile is supported by acidity and sparkling bubbles to keep the wine refreshening yet sweet. Please join Jay Raffaldini at the Villa on Saturday, February 11th for a complimentary sample of this delicious wine. No RSVPs are required.

Amore! The Language of Love
Sunday, February 12 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Join Barbara Raffaldini as she shares insights into Italian culture, language, and traditions surrounding Love. Whether planning a trip to Italy or simply curious about the Italian culture, this both entertaining and interactive experience will give you a new insight and understanding for all things Italian. In addition, you will have the opportunity to taste two olive oils and learn about a new partnership between Raffaldini and an Italian olive oil company. The workshop will begin at 1pm. General admission is free. Space is limited. Email us at info@raffaldini.com for more information or to RSVP.

Barrel Tasting | Wine Club Exclusive
Saturday, March 11 | 1:00-3:00pm

Join Winemaker Chris Nelson in the Winery for an exclusive sneak peak of unfinished wines still undergoing the aging process from 2021 and 2022 vintages. This will include both red and white varietals, and in-depth conversation with our winemaker on various wine-making topics. This event is for Wine Club Members only and is limited to 40 guests.

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Save The Date!

Be on the lookout for more information and RSVP details in future Newsletters.

Spring Wine Club Pickup

March 3-5 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Charcuterie Class

Saturday, March 11 | 1:00 - 3:00pm

Salon Tasting: Sagrantino

Saturday, March 25 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Spring

Saturday, April 22 | 6:00pm - 9:30pm
(Our Winter DInner is currently sold out, but save the date for Spring Dinner!)

Take a Hike!

Sunday, April 23 | 10:30am-1:00pm

Raffaldini Wines Now Available Across NC

After nearly two decades of having Raffaldini wines available exclusively at the Villa we have found a wholesale distribution firm that targets wine shops and restaurants rather than mass supermarket, etc. We sought to build connections with independent retailers and restaurateurs so we can still tell our story to the sales outlet and build on the connection that we have with all of you. To begin, we agreed to have two value-based wines (Bella Misto and Bianco) as well as higher end (Vermentino Superiore and Montepulciano Riserva) available for sale.

To locate a store near you, simply go to raffaldini.com then hover your mouse over shop on the header. When the drop down menu appears, click "Find Raffaldini Wines" at the bottom of the list. Once on the Raffaldini Store Locator, you can use the drop down to search by type or location or type in your zip code and search a radius for outlets near you. If you don’t see your favorite wine shop listed please email me directly at j ay@raffaldini.com and I will work with our wholesale partner to get them in the store near you.

Family Days
January

Monday, January 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

#EscapeWithNCAg

Raffaldini Vineyards was recently featured in #EscapeWithNCAg. You can read this article and learn more about the Vineyard and Jay's vision by clicking here.

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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Buon Anno e Salute!

Happy New Year and Best Wishes! Thank you for being a part of la nostra famiglia and spending time with us in 2022. We look forward to seeing you in 2023!

Raffaldini Wines Now Available Across NC

After nearly two decades of having Raffaldini wines available exclusively at the Villa we have found a wholesale distribution firm that targets wine shops and restaurants rather than mass supermarket, etc. We sought to build connections with independent retailers and restaurateurs so we can still tell our story to the sales outlet and build on the connection that we have with all of you. To begin, we agreed to have two value-based wines (Bella Misto and Bianco) as well as higher end (Vermentino Superiore and Montepulciano Riserva) available for sale.

To locate a store near you, simply go to raffaldini.com then hover your mouse over shop on the header. When the drop down menu appears, click "Find Raffaldini Wines" at the bottom of the list. Once on the Raffaldini Store Locator, you can use the drop down to search by type or location or type in your zip code and search a radius for outlets near you. If you don’t see your favorite wine shop listed please email me directly at jay@raffaldini.com and I will work with our wholesale partner to get them in the store near you.

Save The Date!
Charcuterie Class - Saturday, January 14

Do you like to make art and eat it too? During this class you will be able to build your own charcuterie box to take home while you enjoy Raffaldini wine throughout the event. Learn tips and tricks on portioning and pairing complementary textures and flavors. Pairings will include a variety of meats, cheeses and other charcuterie items. You'll also learn the techniques to make an aesthetically pleasing box as well as the importance of seasonal ingredients.

More Details coming soon!

Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Winter
Saturday, January 28 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
$110 Dinner Only | $150 Dinner + Shuttle
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. Cost is $110.00 + tax per person or $150.00 + tax per person that includes shuttle service to and from either the Fairfield Inn in Elkin, NC or the Hampton Inn in Jonesville, NC. This event is for those age 21 and over. For information on overnight lodging please contact the Fairfield Inn at 336.353.2008 or the Hampton Inn at 336-835-1994

$110 Dinner Only

$150 Dinner + Shuttle

Family Days
January

Monday, January 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

We Are Closed New Year's Day - Raffaldini Vineyards will be closed on New Year's to allow our staff and their families an opportunity to celebrate together. We welcome you to join us before or after the holiday to pick up the perfect gift or relax and reconnect with friends and family.

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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Charcuterie Class - Saturday, January 14

Do you like to make art and eat it too? During this class you will be able to build your own charcuterie box to take home while you enjoy Raffaldini wine throughout the event. Learn tips and tricks on portioning and pairing complementary textures and flavors. Pairings will include a variety of meats, cheeses and other charcuterie items. You'll also learn the techniques to make an aesthetically pleasing box as well as the importance of seasonal ingredients.

More Details coming soon!

Salon Tasting Raffaldini Patrimonio 2019
Saturday, January 21 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
$65 Wine Club | $70 General Admission
Six seats remain!

You're invited to join Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson for a very special event to be held at the Winery. Raffaldini Patrimonio (translated from the Italian as Heritage or Legacy) and as the name implies is the flagship wine that we make. Unlike our heralded Grande Riserva which we make in the style of Super Tuscans, Patrimonio is crafted for those who love Napa-style wines.

The salon tasting event will consist of a Blind Tasting of the Patrimonio against four other highly ranked and well known wines along with heavy Hors D'oeuvres. See for yourself how Raffaldini Wine compares to some of the top rated wines in the world. To celebrate this event our sparkling wine Auguri will be served as everyone assembles. Attendance is limited to sixty people. This year, Christmas comes early for the wine lover on your list! Give the gift of wine this holiday season.

Reserve now - Wine Club

Reserve now - General Admission

Buy Patrimonio

Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Winter
Saturday, January 28 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
$150 Dinner + Shuttle | $110 Dinner Only
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. Cost is $110.00 + tax per person or $150.00 + tax per person that includes shuttle service to and from either the Fairfield Inn in Elkin, NC or the Hampton Inn in Jonesville, NC. This event is for those age 21 and over. For information on overnight lodging please contact the Fairfield Inn at 336.353.2008 or the Hampton Inn at 336-835-1994

Dinner + Shuttle

Dinner Only

Food Trucks
December

Saturday, December 17 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, December 18 - Dogs R' Us

Family Days
December

Saturday, December 24
Monday, December 26

We Are Closed Christmas Day - Raffaldini Vineyards will be closed on Christmas Day to allow our staff and their families an opportunity to celebrate together. We welcome you to join us before or after the holiday to pick up the perfect gift or relax and reconnect with friends and family.

Raffaldini Pairs with Second Harvest of NWNC

We are proud to partner with the Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. We believe that addressing hunger and its roots causes is a responsibility shared by the public and private sectors and concerned individuals to ensure the health, vitality, and well-being of our communities and nation.

We believe that building a vibrant, resilient, and thriving community requires that we challenge ourselves and others to deeper levels of conversation and action.

We believe that everyone has gifts to share toward ending hunger and its root causes: our time, our talents, our voice, and our food and financial resources.

Please bring a non-perishable food item as we "fill the barrel with food" for the Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Here is a list of the most needed items. Or you can make a donation here.

Give Now

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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Wine Club Member Appreciation
Saturday, December 3 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Free - Wine Club Members Only

La Famigilia Raffaldini cordially invites all of our wine club members to our wine club member appreciation day. You'll enjoy samples from local vendors, raffles for door prizes and special tastings all day!

This event is free; however, please RSVP to jordan@raffaldini.com. This event is for those age 21 and over. Stop by the tasting room, visit our website www.raffaldini.com, call 336.835.9463 or email us at info@raffaldini.com for more information.

RSVP - Wine Club Member Appreciation

🎁 Give the Gift of Wine this Holiday Season 🎄
Gift Ideas for Yourself or the Wine Lover on Your List!

2019 Patrimonio Release
Saturday, December 10 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Free for Wine Club Members | $20 Per Person for Wine Club Guests

You're invited to join Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson for a very special event to be held at the winery. Raffaldini Patrimonio (translated from the Italian as Heritage or Legacy) will be released on Saturday, December 10th and as the name implies is the flagship wine that we make. Unlike our heralded Grande Riserva which we make in the style of Super Tuscans, Patrimonio is crafted for those who love Napa-style wines.

Jay Raffaldini invites you to the beautiful botti barrel room at the winery for the release of the inaugural release of our Patrimonio. This wine is an icon of Raffaldini Vineyards; a representation of more than twenty years of pioneering winemaking. An opaque, brooding, and intense red wine made from Montepulciano, Petit Verdot, and Sagrantino grapes, aged in 100% new French Oak evokes a luxurious symphony of flavor, leaning in with dark fruits, spice, and earth.

We invite you to stop by on Saturday, December 10, chat with Jay about how we made the Patrimonio, and enjoy a complimentary sample of this extraordinary release. Patrimonio is a limited-quantity wine. Bottles will be available for sale to enjoy or to take home while quantities last.

RSVP - Patrimonio Release

Patrimonio Release - Add a Ticket

Salon Tasting Raffaldini Patrimonio 2019
Saturday, January 21 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
$65 Wine Club | $70 General Admission

You're invited to join Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson for a very special event to be held at the Winery. Raffaldini Patrimonio (translated from the Italian as Heritage or Legacy) and as the name implies is the flagship wine that we make. Unlike our heralded Grande Riserva which we make in the style of Super Tuscans, Patrimonio is crafted for those who love Napa-style wines.

The salon tasting event will consist of a Blind Tasting of the Patrimonio against four other highly ranked and well known wines along with heavy Hors D'oeuvres. See for yourself how Raffaldini Wine compares to some of the top rated wines in the world. To celebrate this event our sparkling wine Auguri will be served as everyone assembles. Attendance is limited to sixty people. This year, Christmas comes early for the wine lover on your list! Give the gift of wine this holiday season.

Reserve now - Wine Club

Reserve now - General Admission

Food Trucks
December

Saturday, December 3 - Dogs R' Us

Saturday, December 10 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, December 11 - Dogs R' Us

Saturday, December 17 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, December 18 - Dogs R' Us

We Are Closed Christmas Day - Raffaldini Vineyards will be closed on Christmas Day to allow our staff and their families an opportunity to celebrate together. We welcome you to join us before or after the holiday to pick up the perfect gift or relax and reconnect with friends and family.

Raffaldini Wines Win the West
Gold Rush at San Francisco International Wine Competition

Now in its 39th year, the San Francisco International Wine Competition is one of the most prestigious and competitive international wine expositions in the world. The highly-credentialed panel of judges awarded gold medals to Raffaldini Vermentino Superiore and Sagrantino meaning the highly-trained panel of judges universally agreed that Raffaldini wines were among the best of their variety from across the world.

Beyond The Vines...Into The Community

It is the giving season, and we would like to encourage you to give a little back to your community during this time of need. We'd like to share some of the organizations that we've supported over the years and encourage you to support them, too. These are a few of our 'Favorite Things!' Raffaldini Pairs with Second Harvest of NWNC

We are also partnering with the Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC to fight hunger during the holiday season. Please bring a non-perishable food item as we "fill the barrel with food" for the Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Here is a list of the most needed items. Or you can make a donation here.

A/perture
(AARF)Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation
Authoring Action
Bookmarks
Carolina Caring
The Crossnore School
Hispanic League
Little Theater
Metrolina Association for the Blind
Parenting Path
Piedmont Opera
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC
Trellis

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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 children friendly activities available. Please see our calendar for a full list of Family days.

Make a Reservation

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November 17, 2022 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Deck the Halls with Raffaldini Wine!

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Raffaldini Wines Score 90+ In American Wine Society Competition

We have a few more ornaments to add to our Christmas tree this year! Seven Raffaldini wines scored 90+ at the annual American Wine Society (AWS) 2022 Commercial Competition, conducted in Bellevue, WA on October 25^th and 26th. The American Wine Society competition for commercial wine has been held annually since the 1986 National Conference. Judges are selected from a broad spectrum of wine industry professionals, including marketers, writers and wine makers. A significant number of judges for each competition are also chosen from among graduates of the AWS’s own rigorous and well regarded Wine Judge Certification Program. All wines are judged blind and by panel consensus.

Winery	Wine	Vintage	100 pt score
Raffaldini Vineyards	Vermentino Superiore	2021	93
Raffaldini Vineyards	Montepulciano Riserva	2020	93
Raffaldini Vineyards	Sagrantino	2020	93
Raffaldini Vineyards	Girasole	2021	91
Raffaldini Vineyards	Sangiovese Classico	2020	90
Raffaldini Vineyards	Desaria	2021	90
Raffaldini Vineyards	Grande Riserva	2019	90

Afternoon of Holiday Cheer
Friday, November 25 | 11am - 5pm

The Holidays are in full swing, and we invite you to help us prepare for the holidays! The entire family will enjoy holiday shopping and live tunes while you craft your own holiday decorations, and enjoy complimentary cookies and apple cider while the little ones write letters to Santa.

Local musician RG Absher will entertain you with holiday tunes on a wide variety of instruments including Hammered Dulcimer, Violin, acoustic guitar, classic guitar, and banjo! RG is a Wilkes County native and a regular at MerleFest. His music includes a rich folk tradition and haunting Celtic sounds from Ireland and Scotland.

Please bring a non-perishable food item as we "fill the barrel with food" for the Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Here is a list of the most needed items.

Admission is Free to Everyone, but we ask that you please RSVP! Come out an join us for a day full of Holiday Cheer!

Wine Club Member Appreciation
Saturday, December 3 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Free - Wine Club Members Only

La Famigilia Raffaldini cordially invites all of our wine club members to our wine club member appreciation day. You'll enjoy samples from local vendors, raffles for door prizes and special tastings all day!

This event is free; however, please RSVP to jordan@raffaldini.com. This event is for those age 21 and over. Stop by the tasting room, visit our website www.raffaldini.com, call 336.835.9463 or email us at info@raffaldini.com for more information.

RSVP - Wine Club Member Appreciation

2019 Patrimonio Release
Saturday, December 10 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Free for Wine Club Members | $20 Per Person for Wine Club Guests

You're invited to join Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson for a very special event to be held at the winery. Raffaldini Patrimonio (translated from the Italian as Heritage or Legacy) will be released on Saturday, December 10th and as the name implies is the flagship wine that we make. Unlike our heralded Grande Riserva which we make in the style of Super Tuscans, Patrimonio is crafted for those who love Napa-style wines.

Jay Raffaldini invites you to the beautiful botti barrel room at the winery for the release of the inaugural release of our Patrimonio. This wine is an icon of Raffaldini Vineyards; a representation of more than twenty years of pioneering winemaking. An opaque, brooding, and intense red wine made from Montepulciano, Petit Verdot, and Sagrantino grapes, aged in 100% new French Oak evokes a luxurious symphony of flavor, leaning in with dark fruits, spice, and earth.

We invite you to stop by on Saturday, December 10, chat with Jay about how we made the Patrimonio, and enjoy a complimentary sample of this extraordinary release. Patrimonio is a limited-quantity wine. Bottles will be available for sale to enjoy or to take home while quantities last.

RSVP - Patrimonio Release

Patrimonio Release - Add a Ticket

Riserva Club Holiday Dinner
Saturday, December 10 | 5:45pm - 9:30pm
$99 Per Person Dinner Only | $130 Per Person Dinner + Shuttle

We invite our Riserva Club Members to celebrate the holiday season with us. Enjoy a decadent holiday dinner featuring Raffaldini Wine Pairings that our Riserva Club Members are sure to love!

The evening will begin promptly at 5:45 pm with a holiday concert performed by our talented friends Jersey Roche and Justin Traxler. We will then proceed to dinner at 6:30 pm. Attendees will need to select the primo course and the secondo course. Also, please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. Click the menu image to view a larger size.

Be sure to stop in earlier that day. We will also be releasing to wine club members a very, very special wine called Patrimonio. The release will be held at the winery from 1 pm to 3 pm on December 10. An additional RSVP to attend will be required.

To purchase your tickets to the Riserva Holiday dinner and make your menu selections please email by clicking below.

Riserva Club Dinner

Salon Tasting Raffaldini Patrimonio 2019
Saturday, January 21 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
$65 Wine Club | $70 General Admission

You're invited to join Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson for a very special event to be held at the Winery. Raffaldini Patrimonio (translated from the Italian as Heritage or Legacy) and as the name implies is the flagship wine that we make. Unlike our heralded Grande Riserva which we make in the style of Super Tuscans, Patrimonio is crafted for those who love Napa-style wines.

The salon tasting event will consist of a Blind Tasting of the Patrimonio against four other highly ranked and well known wines along with heavy Hors D'oeuvres. See for yourself how Raffaldini Wine compares to some of the top rated wines in the world. To celebrate this event our sparkling wine Auguri will be served as everyone assembles. Attendance is limited to sixty people. This year, Christmas comes early for the wine lover on your list! Give the gift of wine this holiday season.

Reserve now - Wine Club

Reserve now - General Admission

Food Trucks
November

Saturday, November 19 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, November 20 - Dogs R' Us

Saturday, November 27 - Dogs R' Us

December

Saturday, December 3 - Dogs R' Us

Saturday, December 10 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, December 11 - Dogs R' Us

Saturday, December 17 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, December 18 - Dogs R' Us

Family Days:

Friday, November 25 - Afternoon of Holiday Cheer

We Are Closed Thanksgiving Day - Raffaldini Vineyards will be closed on Thanksgiving Day to allow our staff and their families an opportunity to celebrate together. We welcome you to join us on Friday, November 25 for our Afternoon of Holiday Cheer!

Beyond The Vines...Into The Community
Raffaldini Pairs with Second Harvest of NWNC

We are proud to partner with the Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Please bring a non-perishable food item as we "fill the barrel with food" for the Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Here is a list of the most needed items. Or you can make a donation here.

We believe that addressing hunger and its roots causes is a responsibility shared by the public and private sectors and concerned individuals to ensure the health, vitality, and well-being of our communities and nation.

We believe that building a vibrant, resilient, and thriving community requires that we challenge ourselves and others to deeper levels of conversation and action.

We believe that everyone has gifts to share toward ending hunger and its root causes: our time, our talents, our voice, and our food and financial resources.

Give Now

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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Assemblaggio!

Grande Riserva Blending Trials

Weekends in November | 1pm - 3pm

$50 General Admission | $45 Wine Club

Space is limited!

We are excited to unveil the first taste of our 2021 red wines! After careful aging, these rich, dark reds are ready for blending and we need you to help us determine the blend for the Raffaldini Grande Riserva, our most powerful red wine!

Assemblaggio is a two-hour educational wine experience led by Owner Jay Raffaldini and winemaker Chris Nelson in our winery barrel room. Each blend you create will be carefully analyzed, sampled and help inspire our new vintage of Grande Riserva.

This is an opportunity to hone your winemaking knowledge and ability, learn more about grape varietals, and make a few new friends in the process. Blending trials will be held in the barrel room allowing you to experience the winery during the winemaking season.

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Available Dates (click for more info or to purchase):

Sunday, November 13 - General Admission
Sunday, November 13 - Wine Club

Sunday, November 20 - General Admission
Sunday, November 20 - Wine Club

Family Day - Veteran's Day
Friday, November 11 11am - 5pm

All ages welcome! We invite our active and retired military and service members to join us for a special gift. Bring the entire family and relax on the piazza or our grounds with a glass of your favorite Raffaldini wine while we reflect on the service of our veterans.

Afternoon of Holiday Cheer
Friday, November 25 | 11am - 5pm

The Holidays are in full swing, and we invite you to help us prepare for the holidays! The entire family will enjoy holiday shopping and live tunes while you craft your own holiday decorations, and enjoy complimentary cookies and apple cider while the little ones write letters to Santa.

Local musician RG Absher will entertain you with holiday tunes on a wide variety of instruments including Hammered Dulcimer, Violin, acoustic guitar, classic guitar, and banjo! RG is a Wilkes County native and a regular at MerleFest. His music includes a rich folk tradition and haunting Celtic sounds from Ireland and Scotland.

Beginning November 5, please bring a non-perishable food item as we "fill the barrel with food" for the Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Here is a list of the most needed items.

Admission is Free to Everyone, but we ask that you please RSVP! Come out an join us for a day full of Holiday Cheer!

Food Trucks
November

Saturday, November 5 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, November 6 - Dogs R' Us

Friday, November 11 - Dogs R' Us
Saturday, November 12 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, November 13 - Twin City Minis

Saturday, November 19 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, November 20 - Dogs R' Us

Saturday, November 27 - Dogs R' Us

Family Days:
Friday, November 11 - Veteran's Day
Friday, November 25 - Afternoon of Holiday Cheer

We Are Closed Thanksgiving Day - Raffaldini Vineyards will be closed on Thanksgiving Day to allow our staff and their families an opportunity to celebrate together. We welcome you to join us on Friday, November 25 for our Afternoon of Holiday Cheer!

Beyond The Vines...Into The Community

Raffaldini Pairs with Second Harvest of NWNC

We are proud to partner with the Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. To celebrate their annual "Farm to Second Harvest" dinner we are pairing Raffaldini wines with dishes made from Winston-Salem area chefs all for a great cause.

We believe that addressing hunger and its roots causes is a responsibility shared by the public and private sectors and concerned individuals to ensure the health, vitality, and well-being of our communities and nation.

We believe that building a vibrant, resilient, and thriving community requires that we challenge ourselves and others to deeper levels of conversation and action.

We believe that everyone has gifts to share toward ending hunger and its root causes: our time, our talents, our voice, and our food and financial resources.

Beginning November 5, please bring a non-perishable food item as we "fill the barrel with food" for the Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Here is a list of the most needed items. Or you can make a donation here.

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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 children friendly activities available. Please see our calendar for a full list of Family days.

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Thats a wrap! 17th Annual Festa Italiana

A sincere grazie mille to all our friends and family, staff and vendors who attended and made our 17th Annual Festa Italiana a smashing success! Check out photos from the event, and mark your calendars for our 18th Annual Festa Italiana, September 16 & 17, 2023!

Harvest Update

While it was up and down for most of the year the weather turned absolutely perfect the last three weeks allowing harvest to end right before the Hurricane arrived. We harvested a record amount of fruit and also dried the most with both Fruttaio rooms working overtime. Wines are truly exceptional in depth, color and structure and we look forward to sharing them with you in the years to come.

Assemblaggio! Grande Riserva Blending Trials

Weekends in November | 1pm - 3pm
$50 General Admission | $45 Wine Club

We are excited to unveil the first taste of our 2021 red wines! After careful aging, these rich, dark reds are ready for blending and we need you to help us determine the blend for the Raffaldini Grande Riserva, our most powerful red wine!

Assemblaggio is a two-hour educational wine experience led by Owner Jay Raffaldini and winemaker Chris Nelson in our winery barrel room. Each blend you create will be carefully analyzed, sampled and help inspire our new vintage of Grande Riserva.

This is an opportunity to hone your winemaking knowledge and ability, learn more about grape varietals, and make a few new friends in the process. Blending trials will be held in the barrel room allowing you to experience the winery during the winemaking season.

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Available Dates (click for more info or to purchase):

Saturday, November 5 - General Admission
Saturday, November 5 - Wine Club

Sunday, November 6 - General Admission
Sunday, November 6 - Wine Club

Saturday, November 12 - General Admission
Saturday, November 12 - Wine Club

Sunday, November 13 - General Admission
Sunday, November 13 - Wine Club

Saturday, November 19 - General Admission
Saturday, November 19 - Wine Club

Sunday, November 20 - General Admission
Sunday, November 20 - Wine Club

Four Season Fall Wine Dinner
Saturday, October 22| 6:30pm - 9pm

The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Fall 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. Cost is $99.00 + tax per person and is all-inclusive. Or $130.00 + tax per person that is all-inclusive and includes shuttle service from either the Fairfield Inn in Elkin or the Hampton Inn in Jonesville.

Dinner + Shuttle

Dinner Only

Take a Hike Sunday October 23rd, 2022 • 10:30AM - 1PM General Admission

Take a Hike With Jay Raffaldini
Sunday, October 23, 2022 | 10:30am - 1pm

Join owner Jay Raffaldini 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. $50 plus tax per person, general admission. $45 plus tax per person, wine club.

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Food Trucks
October

Saturday, October 8 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, October 9 - Dogs R' Us

Saturday, October 15 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, October 16 - Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza

Saturday, October 22 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, October 23 - Cousin's Maine Lobster

Sunday, October 30 - Dogs R' Us

Family Days:

Monday, October 31 - Halloween

Beyond The Vines...Into The Community

Raffaldini is honored to sponsor Piedmont Opera as it kicks off its Season: “45 Years of Glorious Music” with its performances of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata. We hope to see you at the Opera!

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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 children friendly activities available. Please see our calendar for a full list of Family days.

Make a Reservation

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Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18
All Ages Welcome! Rain or Shine

Saturday, September 17

Sunday, September 18

What is Festa Italiana?

A grand celebration of all things Italian! 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 $20 per person and include parking, admission to the festival, commemorative Festa Italiana wine glass and a glass of Raffaldini wine. Pre-sale will be available until Thursday, September 15 at 5pm. Day of tickets will be $25 and are available at the gate.

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Immerse Your Experience!

Enjoy the festival atmosphere or join one of our breakout sessions on the Fattoria deck featuring in depth discussions with Jay Raffaldini and our team on winemaking, vineyard, and more!

Small Sessions:

The small sessions at the locations listed below (limited to 50 seats – first come first serve) will be as follows:

SATURDAY:

12:00 pm – 12:50 pm - The Vineyards of Raffaldini
Join Jason Krug, Vineyard Manager and owner Jay Raffaldini to learn about Raffaldini history, the vineyard and this year’s harvest while walking in the vines.

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm - Winemaking Raffaldini style
Join Raffaldini winemaker Chris Nelson for an informative and fun session on winemaking and this year’s wine.

SUNDAY:

1:00 pm - 1:50 pm – The Vineyards of Raffaldini
Join owner Jay Raffaldini to learn about about Raffaldini history, the vineyard and this year’s harvest while walking in the vines.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm - Winemaking Raffaldini style
Join Raffaldini winemaker Chris Nelson for an informative and fun session on winemaking and this year’s wine.

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Food Trucks & Vendors

Raffaldini Vineyards invites food trucks, artisans, and vendors from across the southeast region to participate in our annual Festa Italiana. Click here for a comprehensive list of our weekend offerings.

Meet Your Entertainers

We've been fortunate to gather together some of the best rising stars and accomplished performers in the arts of dance, jazz, classical, opera, and more. We hope you will enjoy the talented work of these remarkable individuals as much as we have enjoyed getting to know them over the years.

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Harvest Has Begun!

Our winemaking team has been hard at work this week picking the first fruit of the 2022 vintage! Our newest varietal, Trebbiano was the first off the vine as the newest component in our sparkling wine program. We look forward to the crisp fruit flavor and creamy texture this grape will bring to our traditional method sparkling wine, Auguri. Stop by the Villa during the month of September and you may catch harvest in action!

Traditional Amphorae Added to Winery

We are proud to announce the news of our two new arrivals from Sonoma. These two custom made concrete Amphoras each weighing two and a half tons will be used to further sharpen and enhance our Vermentino Superiore. Concrete and its predecessor clay were frequently used to ferment and age wine instead of oak barrels and more recently stainless steel. While stainless steel does not impart any oak flavors it also does not allow oxygen to exchange which enhances wines. By contrast oak barrels allow oxygen to exchange but can impart flavors that dilute the purity of the fruit. Concrete will deliver the best of both of both worlds, oxygen passage and no flavor pick up. We are very excited to see these wines and you will be able to taste it when the 2022 Vermentino comes out on March 2023.

Saturday, September 3 - Gallo Nero Release
Wine Club Members

When life was simpler and slower and being together was the rule not the exception, one wine was quite commonly found in Italian restaurants and grocery stores, and that was a Chianti sold in straw bottles known as ‘fiascos." Everyone emembers these bottles adorning checkered cloth tables and once the wine was consumed, they became candle holders with the red and green wax drippings on the bottle. What many did not know is that the fiasco bottle held 1-liter worth of wine, 33% more than a standard bottle which is probably why so many people left the dinner table very happy.

We have crafted a beautiful Sangiovese blend called Gallo Nero (Black Rooster in Italian, the symbol of Chianti). The wine is more structured than the typical Sangiovese blends we make as I wanted it to pair with much more than “red sauce." It is a gem and when you purchase one of these commemorative bottles you will also receive a red or green candle so the Raffaldini fiasco (no pun intended) can have a second life.

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Saturday, September 3 - Monday, September 5 - Labor Day Weekend Family Day

Labor Day Weekend at Raffaldini Vineyards means relaxing with family and friends, drinking wine, eating some delicious food from Dogs R' Us under Carolina blue skies. Raffaldini invites you to bring the entire family to enjoy the holiday with us.

Raffaldini Vineyards and a/perture Cinema present:
Cinema Raffaldini - Sideways
Saturday, September 10

Raffaldini Vineyards is proud to support the arts in the Yadkin Valley. We are partnering with our friends at a/perture Cinema in Winston-Salem, a non-profit, independent theater to bring you an evening of Italian cinema under the stars!

For the past decade and more, a/perture has been serving the community the art of film and providing a communal cinematic experience. They screen over 250 films and special events annually, with more than 4,000 screenings per year. a/perture is the only dedicated year-round art house cinema in the Piedmont Triad.

Dinner will include pizza from our friends at Dom Bakeries, popcorn, and a glass of Raffaldini wine with more available for purchase to enjoy during the screening as you watch the film Sideways under the stars.

Tickets for this special fun dinner and movie experience at Raffaldini are $30 +tax per person, and help support a/perture. Outdoor seating will be provided, but if you want to bring a blanket that is fine too.

Dinner and mingling will begin at 7pm with movie showtime at 8pm. We hope you will join us in supporting the arts in our community.

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17th Annual Festa Italiana
Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18
All Ages Welcome! Rain or Shine

Our biggest event of the year returns! The epicenter of Italian culture in the Piedmont is here on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18 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!

Visit our official Festa Page for the latest and stay tuned for upcoming artist and vendor announcements!

Advance General Admission: $20
Day of Admission: $25

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Upcoming Events

Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner | Fall - Sat., Oct. 22

Buy Now Dinner
Buy Now Dinner + Shuttle

Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini
Buy Now General Admission
Buy Now Wine Club

Assemblaggio! Grande Riserva Blending Trials
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Food Trucks
September

Saturday, September 3 – Dogs R' Us
Sunday, September 4 – Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza
Labor Day Monday, September 5 – Dogs R' Us

Sunday, September 11 – Twin City Minis

Saturday, September 24 - Dogs R' Us
Sunday, September 25 - Dogs R' Us

Beyond The Vines...Into The Community

Bookmarks is celebrating the launch of our 17th annual Festival of Books & Authors!

Join Barbara Raffaldini at some of these downtown events as she volunteers during the Festival of Books and Authors, including opening ceremony with Taylor Jenkins Reid and a closing conversation with Neil Degrasse Tyson! Click here to learn more about the festival.

Bookmarks began as an annual book festival in 2004. The Festival of Books & Authors has since grown to be the largest annual book festival in the Carolinas, reaching tens of thousands of readers each year. Since its beginnings as a book festival, Bookmarks has grown to be a 501(c)(3) literary arts nonprofit organization and bookstore in downtown Winston-Salem. All of Bookmarks' programming, including the Festival of Books & Authors, is part of the organization's mission to connect people in the community with books and authors.

Click here to learn more about Bookmarks' history and mission. Raffaldini is proud to be the official winery sponsor of this great organization.

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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Rosé All Day with Cape Fear Living!

Jay Raffaldini and our Girasole Rosé were the feature in this article from Cape Fear Living. Hear from Jay about what makes our Girasole special and check out some other awesome #NCWine rosés!

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