Buona Pasqua - Easter At Raffaldini Vineyards

Saturday, March 30 | 11:00am - 5:00pm 
Family Day 

Sunday, March 31 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Family Day, Easter Egg Hunt (1pm) and Cheese Roll, and Baby goats from White Tree Farm!

Bring the whole family on Easter Sunday for a Children’s Easter Egg Hunt and the traditional La Ruzzola Del Formaggio (Italian Easter Cheese Roll), and baby goats!

La Ruzzola Del Formaggio competitions will take place Sunday 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. 

 

Patrimonio Release
Saturday, April 20 - Riserva Club Only

 

Salon Tasting - Sagrantino
Saturday, May 4 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
 

Spring Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner - SOLD OUT!
Saturday, May 4 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Save the Date for our Summer Dinner: Saturday, July 27

The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and are hosted by 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. Click below to view menu and sign up!

Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini
Sunday, May 5 | 9:45am - 1pm
 

Mamma Mia! Mother's Day Flower Pressing Class
Sunday, May 12 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Join Mikayla from Blue Mountain Flowers for a delightful flower pressing class where you'll learn the art of preserving blooms in a glass floating frame. Your ticket includes all materials needed, light snacks, and a glass of exquisite Raffaldini wine to enjoy while you craft your own beautiful botanical masterpiece.

This class is a great gift idea for Mother's Day!

Monty and Brenda Combs
 

Meet Monty and Brenda, the dynamic duo behind the lens and beloved members of our wine club community. You may recognize them as the ones always capturing the magic, with cameras dangling from Monty's neck at our events.

Their wine journey spans many years, dating back to 2000 when Monty began crafting dry reds, dry whites, port, and sherry, adding a splash of Christian Brothers Brandy to the latter for an extra kick. While Monty hasn't made wine since 2015, their passion for wine has only deepened.

Their connection with Raffaldini Vineyards goes back to our early days. As some of our very first wine club members in 2008, they've been an integral part of our community. Whether it's attending events or simply relishing a bottle of wine while soaking in the scenic views, Monty and Brenda epitomize the essence of our vineyard experience.
 

 Diamonds AARF Forever. Party for Paws Fundraiser
Saturday, April 13, 2024
 
Join Raffaldini Vineyards in support of AARF 
Kick off the evening with an intimate VIP Reception one hour before the Main Event with specialty drinks like Raffaldini Wine, hors d'oeuvres, time to mingle with the Board of Directors and friends, and a chance to enter to win an exclusive raffle basket. Stay for the main event that includes dinner, an open bar, and a lot of fun! Last year, Party 4 Paws 2023 raised $215,000, which enabled AARF to rescue, heal, and find homes for hundreds of abandoned dogs and cats. 

 Aarfs - https://www.aarfws.org/
 

3rd annual Triple Crown Casino Night

Join Raffaldini Vineyards for the Triple Crown Casino Night, benefitting the Pretty in Pink Foundation. Back for its 3rd year, Triple Crown Casino Night is going to be more exciting than ever!

The fun starts Friday, April 19th at 5:30 pm at Legacy Stables & Events in Winston-Salem. Join us for Raffaldini wine, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, a silent and live auction with incredible items and of course….casino gaming!! We can’t wait to see you there! Click here for tickets and event information!
 
https://www.prettyinpinkfoundation.org/

 
 

Second Harvest Food Bank Empty Bowls
April 24 | 11:00am - 6:00pm

Raffaldini Vineyards is proud to be the official wine sponsor for Second Harvest Food Bank's Empty Bowls. This year’s Empty Bowls features the tasty soup creations of our incredibly talented Providence, served in pottery bowls crafted with passion, and paired with Raffaldini Wine for Second Harvest’s mission… just for YOU!

Each bowl represents a neighbor who is struggling with food insecurity AND your commitment to nourishing families and our community. All event proceeds support Second Harvests vital mission and work.
 
Drive thru April 24th between 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Second Harvest's beautiful headquarters.

https://www.emptybowlsnc.org/
 

 

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.

SPRING RELEASES AVAILABLE NOW
 

2021 Mezzogiorno  - “Mezzogiorno” means Mid-Day in Italian. It also used to describe that part of Italy that is south of Rome all the way to the end of the Italian peninsula. Wines from the Mezzogiorno are made rustically yet are very full bodied with dark fruits and balanced tannins. Our Mezzogiorno is made from a blend of Tannant, Petit Verdot and Montepulciano. 

2022 Sangiovese Classico - Sangiovese is the grape used to make Chianti and is notoriously difficult to grow in climates that are not arid. Taking care of this grape is a labor of love and our plantings (lead by a clone called Vino Nobile) produces sensual and soft wines with beautiful aromatics and balance. We also put some of these grapes through the Appassimento drying process to further concentrate their structure. Finally we use another Italian technique called Ripasso which utilizes grape skins that have been dried for other wines and “repass” the fresh wine over the skins to further deepen the wine.

2023 Vermentino Superiore - Our largest white planting this is our signature grape which we make in two distinctly different styles (the other being Desaria). Our Vermentino is made similar to the wine commonly found in the Italian island of Sardinia with its beautiful minerality and saline features which reminds drinkers of Mediterranean summers. Vermentino grows effortlessly on our property and when it arrives at the winery there is little winemaker intervention that takes place. It is simply a lovely wine that thrives here.

Buona Pasqua - Easter At Raffaldini Vineyards

Saturday, March 30 | 11:00am - 5:00pm 
Family Day 

Sunday, March 31 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Family Day, Easter Egg Hunt and Cheese Roll

Bring the whole family on Easter Sunday for a Children’s Easter Egg Hunt and the traditional La Ruzzola Del Formaggio (Italian Easter Cheese Roll).

La Ruzzola Del Formaggio competitions will take place Sunday 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. 

 

Patrimonio Release
Saturday, April 20 - Riserva Club Only

 

Salon Tasting - Sagrantino
Saturday, May 4 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
 

Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini
Sunday, May 5 | 9:45am - 1pm
 

Mamma Mia! Mother's Day Flower Pressing Class
Sunday, May 12 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Join Mikayla from Blue Mountain Flowers for a delightful flower pressing class where you'll learn the art of preserving blooms in a glass floating frame. Your ticket includes all materials needed, light snacks, and a glass of exquisite Raffaldini wine to enjoy while you craft your own beautiful botanical masterpiece.

This class is a great gift idea for Mother's Day!

Wine Club Member Spotlight 
Ben Miller and Rachel Sosebee 

 

Piedmont Opera Presents "The Marriage of Figaro" March 22-24 
 

 

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.

Raffaldini Appassimento Feature of US Wine Blog

Esteemed wine writer Paul Vigna sat down with Jay Raffaldini for an extended interview discussing Raffaldini Appassimento the Raffaldini house style, and our recent success with 90+ scores from James Suckling. Click here to read the full article.

SPRING WINE CLUB RELEASE PICK UP EXPERIENCE
Saturday, March 16 | 12:00-2:o0PM  and 3:00- 5:00 PM 
Sunday, March 17 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM

We invite you to join our Spring Wine Club Pickup experience at Raffaldini Vineyards on Saturday, March 16th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM and 3:00PM to 5:00PM, and Sunday, March 17th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. All sessions will be held at the winery. Jay Raffaldini and Chris Nelson will give a fun and educational (if Chris has his way) presentation about the wine club wines. Their presentation will start at 1 pm and 3 pm, respectively on Saturday and on 1 pm on Sunday. Raffle drawings will take place immediately following each session (You must be present to win and be a current wine club member). Note that the Saturday 12:00 pm session is full.

Your Spring Wine Club package will be charged Tuesday March 5th, to the card on file. Before March 4th, to Customize your package, update Credit Cards or Profile information, please click HERE. March 4th or later email changes HERE.

If you have not RSVPed for the Wine Club Pick-up Party, click the event below you would like to attend! 

Saturday March 16, 2024 3:00pm 

Sunday March 17, 2024 1:00pm 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Buona Pasqua - Easter At Raffaldini Vineyards
Family Day
Saturday, March 30 - Sunday, March 31 | 12pm - 5pm 

Bring the whole family on Easter for a Children’s Easter Egg Hunt and the traditional La Ruzzola Del Formaggio (Italian Easter Cheese Roll).

La Ruzzola Del Formaggio competitions will take place 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. 

 

Piedmont Opera Presents "The Marriage of Figaro" March 22-24 
 

 

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.

Raffaldini Tops Global Wine Tasting From Renowned Critic James Suckling

Last month, Raffaldini wines were tasted and scored during a prestigious global wine assessment in Hong Kong by legendary wine critic, James Suckling. With decades of expertise working independently and publications like Wine Spectator, James Suckling is one of the world's most influential wine critics and discerning palates, renowned for his meticulous evaluations and keen insights into the world of wine. Among the diverse offerings tasted, Raffaldini stood out, with all reds ranked 90+, the highest in North Carolina, and a testament to our commitment to excellence and passion for producing exceptional wines. Click to read all reviews.

Raffaldini Olive Oils and Vinegars Are Back!

The Raffaldini Delicato and Robusto olive oils are now restocked! Our Delicate is a blend of Leccino and Caninese varieties from the Lazio region and feature medium intensity, green fruits and sweet almond aromas. The Robusto is a blend of Moraiolo and Frantoio varieties of Lazio Region and offers intense aromas of herbaceous fruit, fresh herbs and almonds.

They are joined by two new products, White Balsamic vinegar, and Black Balsamic Vinegar. The White Balsamic Vinegar is a careful blend of cooked white trebbiano grape must, and fine white wine vinegar, aged in oak barrels.  The white wine vinegar is delicate and balanced, refreshing yet mature and surprisingly sweet. It is commonly used for cooking white fish or shellfish, especially because the color of the food is not affected. Good also for vinaigrettes and salads and also with breast of chicken.

Balsamic or "black" vinegar, is a strong, full bodied, mature and balanced Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP with a high proportion of sweet cooked grape must and a small amount of wine vinegar. Tamia Black is noble with broad shoulders, it has been aged in oak, chestnut and cherry barrels. Thick and dense, pour some onto a spoon and take a sip: it speaks for itself.  A great ‘all-rounder’ for the kitchen, use it with cooked and raw vegetables, risottos, beans, mature cheeses (especially pecorino), fish, beef, lamb and pork. Also great to drizzle on fresh strawberries.

Barbara Raffaldini will be offering free tastings of the 2023 Raffaldini Tamia olive oils and the Tamia vinegars in the Tasting Room on Sunday, February 18, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Stop by and learn all about these new products from Barbara.

La Dolce Vita Release 
Saturday, February 24 | 11am - 4pm

We are excited to unveil our newest release of La Dolce Vita. La Dolce Vita, which translates from Italian as “The Sweet Life”,  is our version of the widely popular Italian sweet wine called Moscato and is the only sweet wine we make. What makes La Dolce Vita so lovely is its aromatic profile of flowers supported by acidity and sparkling bubbles that balance the sweetness of the wine while retaining its freshness.  It is best served chilled and is perfect to pair with dry cheeses and fruit or as a standalone when simply relaxing.

Join us at our Villa tasting room, where we will be offering  a complimentary tasting of our La Dolce Vita paired with Italian biscotti cookies. No reservations needed—just drop by and savor the bubbles.

Artisan Bread Making Workshop with Marla "The Chef in Red"
Saturday, March 2 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM 

Have you ever wanted to make a perfect loaf of rustic Italian bread? Find out how easy and fun it can be with Barbara Raffaldini and Chef Marla Monzo Holmes aka "The Chef in Red," at our Artisan Bread Making class on March 2 in the Fattoria.

Marla attended the prestigious Lorenzo de' Medici School of cooking in Florence Italy and is bringing her knowledge and techniques back to share with us. You will sample delicious fresh baked bread and learn step-by-step how to make a white loaf, an Italian Herb & Cheese, an Orange Cranberry and a Honey Wheat.

Tickets are $65 and include a glass of wine, assorted cheeses, fruit, crackers and a bread kit with instructions so you can make your own loaf at home and test out what you learned! Wine Club members, you will automatically receive your discount on the ticket price at checkout. This event is limited to 30 people. 

SPRING WINE CLUB RELEASE PICK UP PARTY
Saturday, March 16 | 12:00-2:o0PM  and 3:00- 5:00 PM 
Sunday, March 17 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM
 

 

We invite you to our much-anticipated Spring Wine Club Pickup Experience at Raffaldini Vineyards, happening on Saturday, March 16th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM and 3:00PM to 5:00PM, and Sunday, March 17th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the winery.

On Saturday and Sunday Jay Raffaldini and Chris Nelson will give a fun and educational (if Chris has his way) presentation about the wine club wines. Their presentation will start at 1 pm and 3 pm on Saturday and on 1 pm on Sunday, respectively. Raffle drawings will take place immediately following each session (You must be present to win and be a current wine club member).

 

 

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.

It is hard to believe that January has come to an end already. This year we got to celebrate Jay’s birthday at our Montepulciano Riserva Salon Tasting on January 20. Everyone who attended got some birthday cake, chocolate of course because that pairs best with big red wines.

Amore: The Language of Love  Sunday
Sunday, February 11 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 
Join Barbara Raffaldini as she shares her Love for all things Italian and provides you with insights into Italian culture, language, food and traditions.  This year’s Amore will focus on olive oil and balsamic vinegar and you will learn all about these liquid delights. You will have the opportunity to taste the newly released  2023 Tamia and Raffaldini  Delicato and Robusto olive oils  and the new Tamia Balsamic Vinegar and White Wine Vinegar.  The workshop will begin at 1 pm and will be held in the winery. Admission is free but space is limited so please email us for more information or to RSVP.

Arriving February 10, 2024
 

The Raffaldini Delicato and Robusto olive oils will be back on our shelves on February 10, 2024. They will be joined by two new products, white wine vinegar and Balsamic vinegar, both of which come to us from Tamia, who has partnered with a company in Modena to produce these vinegars.  All four products are available to pre-order. Barbara Raffaldini will be offering free tastings of the 2023 olive oils and the Tamia vinegars in the Tasting Room on Saturday February 17 and February 18  from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  Stop by and learn all about these new products from Barbara.   

 

La Dolce Vita Release 
Saturday, February 24 | 11am - 4pm

We are excited to unveil our newest release of La Dolce Vita. La Dolce Vita, which translates from Italian as “The Sweet Life”,  is our version of the widely popular Italian sweet wine called Moscato and is the only sweet wine we make. What makes La Dolce Vita so lovely is its aromatic profile of flowers supported by acidity and sparkling bubbles that balance the sweetness of the wine while retaining its freshness.  It is best served chilled and is perfect to pair with dry cheeses and fruit or as a standalone when simply relaxing.

Join us at our Villa tasting room, where we will be offering  a complimentary tasting of our La Dolce Vita paired with Italian biscotti cookies. No reservations needed—just drop by and savor the bubbles.

SPRING WINE CLUB RELEASE PICK UP PARTY
Saturday, March 16 | 12:00-2:o0PM  and 3:00- 5:00 PM 
Sunday, March 17 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM
 

 

We invite you to our much-anticipated Spring Wine Club Pickup Experience at Raffaldini Vineyards, happening on Saturday, March 16th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM and 3:00PM to 5:00PM, and Sunday, March 17th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the winery.

On Saturday and Sunday Jay Raffaldini and Chris Nelson will give a fun and educational (if Chris has his way) presentation about the wine club wines. Their presentation will start at 1 pm and 3 pm on Saturday and on 1 pm on Sunday, respectively. Raffle drawings will take place immediately following each session (You must be present to win and be a current wine club member).

 

Featured Wine Club Member

Wine Club Member Spotlight: Meet Paige, owner of Paige's Designer Cookies in Concord, NC. Proud Carolina natives, Paige and her husband Steve cherish the exclusive perks of the Superiore club at Raffaldini vineyards. Paige, with a 35-year career in Emergency/Trauma, found solace in the world of beautifully decorated cookies since 2016. Steve, a minister, and fellow wine enthusiast, crossed paths with Paige during challenging times, bonding over caregiving, and discovering a shared love for wine and art. Explore Paige's edible art on Facebook and Instagram under Paige's Designer Cookies or visit
 

 www.paigesdesignercookies.com Contact her at paigesdesignercookies@gmail.com

 

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.

2021 Grande Riserva Release
Saturday, February 10 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

You are invited to join Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson at the Winery as they present our 2021 Grande Riserva. As the name implies, Grande Riserva is a wine that represents the utmost and very best efforts of that that we do from the vineyard to the winery. We had a wonderful growing season and the grapes brought in from the vineyard were plump, juicy and bursting with flavor.  These lovely grapes were made even more perfect by our increased use of the Appassimento drying process and the wine they produced is well balanced and full bodied and truly delicious.

Ticket price includes a glass of 2021 Grande Riserva alongside the 2014 vintage, celebrating its tenth anniversary, and light Hors D'oeuvres. 

Ticket Price - $25 Non Wine Club Members
                            $20 Wine Club Members

Amore: The Language of Love  Sunday
Sunday, February 11 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 
Join Barbara Raffaldini as she shares her Love for all things Italian and provides you with insights into Italian culture, language, food and traditions.  This year’s Amore will focus on olive oil and balsamic vinegar and you will learn all about these liquid delights. You will have the opportunity to taste the newly released  2023 Tamia and Raffaldini  Delicato and Robusto olive oils  and the new Tamia Balsamic Vinegar and White Wine Vinegar.  The workshop will begin at 1 pm. Admission is free but space is limited so please email us for more information or to RSVP.

La Dolce Vita Release 
Saturday, February 24 | 11am - 4pm

We are excited to unveil our newest release of La Dolce Vita.  La Dolce Vita, which translates from Italian as “The Sweet Life”,  is our version of the widely popular Italian sweet wine called Moscato and is the only sweet wine we make. What makes La Dolce Vita so lovely is its aromatic profile of flowers supported by acidity and sparkling bubbles that balance the sweetness of the wine while retaining its freshness.  It is best served chilled and is perfect to pair with dry cheeses and fruit or as a standalone when simply relaxing.

Join us at our Villa tasting room, where we will be offering  a complimentary tasting of our La Dolce Vita paired with Italian biscotti cookies. No reservations needed—just drop by and savor the bubbles.

SAVE THE DATE
Spring Wine Club Release Pick Up Party
March 16 & March 17 | 1:00PM-3:00PM
 
We invite you to our much-anticipated  Spring Wine Club Pickup Party at Raffaldini Vineyards, happening on March 16th and 17th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the winery. This wine club member only event is a celebration of fine wine and great company, designed especially for you, our valued club members. Indulge in the first taste of our newest releases - the vibrant 2023 Vermentino Superiore, the robust 2022 Sangiovese Classico, and the exquisite 2021 Mezzogiorno. Each wine has been meticulously crafted to capture the essence of our unique vineyard and to deliver an exceptional tasting experience. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with delightful wines, tasty bites, engaging conversations, and a sneak peek into what Raffaldini Vineyards has in store for the coming year. Save the date and get ready to enhance your wine collection with these exclusive new releases!

 

Coming in February 2024:
 

The ship carrying  the precious cargo of Raffaldini Delicato and Robusto olive oils has left Italy and is making its way across the Atlantic and soon will be on our shelves.  Also coming on the same ship is our new product offering from Tamia, who has partnered with a company in Modena, to produce a white wine vinegar and a black Balsamic vinegar that will be featured at Raffaldini. All four products are available to pre-order. Barbara Raffaldini will be offering tasting of the 2023 olive oils and both of the vinegars in the Tasting Room as soon as they arrive. Please watch the website for the dates of these tastings.

 

 

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.

Buon Capodanno a Tutti! 

Say addio per sempre to 2023 and benvenuto to 2024 with a bottle of our sparkling Auguri! Ring in the new year with effervescence with the Italian Toast: Auguri!  (To your health and happiness)

Raffaldini will be closed on New Year's Day, Monday, January 1.

Join Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson for a special event – the Raffaldini Montepulciano Salon Tasting.  Our Montepulciano will face off against four of the worlds’ finest Montepulicano wines in this battle to be the best. Guests will participate in a blind tasting of all of the wines and decide how our Montepulciano fares against the  competition. Charcuterie plates will be served during the event along with our sparkling wine Auguri upon arrival.  Limited to sixty-four guests, don't miss this exclusive opportunity. 

Cookie Decorating Class
Saturday, January 27 | 1pm - 3:15pm
 

2021 Grande Riserva Release
Saturday, February 10 | 1pm - 2pm

You're invited to join Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson as they present our 2021 Grande Riserva at our winery. As the name implies, Grande Riserva is a wine that represents the utmost and very best efforts of all that we do from the vineyard to the winery. What makes this release so unique was the wonderful growing weather that brought in balanced and full bodied grapes to the winery which was further magnified through increase use of the Appassimento drying process.

Ticket price includes a glass of 2021 Grande Riserva and light Hors D'oeuvres.

Ticket Price - $25 Non Wine Club Members
                            $20 Wine Club Members

La Dolce Vita Release 
Saturday, February 24 | 11am - 4pm

We're excited to unveil our newest release of La Dolce Vita.  La Dolce Vita (translates from the Italian as The Sweet Life) is our version of the widely popular Italian sweet wine called Moscato and is the only sweet wine we make.  What makes La Dolce Vita so lovely is the aromatic profile of flowers is supported by acidity and sparkling bubbles to balance the sweetness of the wine while retaining freshness. Best served chilled it is a delightful wine designed to pair with dry cheeses and fruit or as a standalone when simply having relaxing moments a sparkling Moscato-style wine that's bursting with aroma and effervescence.

Join us at our Villa tasting room, for a day of complimentary tastings paired with irresistible Italian cookies. No reservations needed—just drop by and savor the moment.

Family Days
January

Monday, January  15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Coming in January 2024:
 

The 2023 olive harvest at the groves of our friends at Tamia has just finished; nature took her time. Raffaldini Delicato and Robusto olive oils will be available again in January 2024. Also coming in January is our new product offering from Tamia, who has partnered with a company in Modena, to produce a white wine vinegar and a black Balsamic vinegar that will be featured at Raffaldini. All four products are available to pre-order. Barbara Raffaldini will be offering tasting of the 2023 olive oils and both of the vinegars in the Tasting Room as soon as they arrive. Please watch the website for the dates of these tastings.

2022 Vermentino Superiore Sold Out...Few Cases of 2021 Remain! 

Our 22 Vermentino is sold out, and we're down to less than 15 cases of the 21 Vermentino. Act now to secure your bottles before they vanish. Our next release isn't until March 15th, so don't miss out on this last chance to enjoy the crisp taste of the 21 Vermentino.