Celebrating Italy at Raffaldini Vineyards’ 12th Annual Wine Festival
Ronda, NC—Experience ‘Chianti in the Carolinas’ as Raffaldini Vineyards celebrates Italian wine, heritage, and family at their 12th Annual Festa Italiana on Saturday, September 16th from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Feast on authentic Italian favorites from local food trucks such as pastas, paninis, brick oven pizzas, espresso, gelato, sausages, and more. Crowd favorites, Triple P, of Winston-Salem will excite with jazz improvisations while you shop for handmade goods and local ingredients from one of the many craft vendors. Fun for the entire family includes entertainers, face painting and crafts. You can even learn about your family history or brush up on your Italiano with the Triad Friends of Italy Chapter at the Italian Spoken Here tent.
“Festa Italiana is my favorite time of year,” Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini, said, "a grand celebration Italian-style during the pinnacle of harvest. The experience is a memory that will last a lifetime.”
Pre-sale admission is available online and at the vineyard for $20.00 and will also be available day-of at the festival gate. Tickets include parking, admission, a glass or three-wine flight of your favorite Raffaldini wines, and a souvenir Festa Italiana wine glass. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted, however outside food, outside alcohol, and pets are not allowed into the festival.
About Raffaldini Vineyards
The Raffaldini family traces its origins to the 14th century in Mantua, Italy, where for generations the family produced wine on their family farm. Now named one of Wine Business Monthly’s ‘Top Ten Hot Small Brands in North America’, and one of Our State’s “Most Beautiful Places”, family-owned Raffaldini Vineyards brings Old World charm to the Old North State.
Known as “Chianti in the Carolinas” Raffaldini currently produces North Carolina’s highest rated red wine, Montepulciano, and other varieties including Vermentino, Pinot Grigio and Sangiovese. Raffaldini hosts public and private events throughout the year. Please visit our web site, www.raffaldini.com, call 336.835.9463 or email info@raffaldini.com for more information.
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Raffaldini Vineyards Reveals Pino Vino IX Rescue Dog Ambassador
Ronda, N.C., (June 17, 2017)—Raffaldini Vineyards released Pino Vino IX on Saturday and unveiled this year’s rescue dog competition ambassador, Bentley, who is featured on the wine’s label.
“This year’s ambassador is not only a rescue dog, but works to serve people in a way that benefits everyone,” said Raffaldini Vineyards owner and winemaker, Jay Raffaldini. “It is astounding what is possible with just a little love and compassion.”
A Yorkie from Cornelius, N.C., Bentley was found in poor health, timid anxious and fearful of humans. With love, care and lots of nurturing, he became the happiest, “fur-legged” little boy. Currently training as a service dog, Bentley hopes to help others with anxiety issues.
As with previous Pino Vino wine releases, a portion of proceeds from sales will go to benefit local animal shelters. Pino Vino IX is available exclusively at Raffaldini Vineyards.
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Less than 15 cases of this coveted wine remain for sale in our tasting room. Purchase limits are one case per person for wine club members and six bottles per person for the general public. Our next vintage release of the Grande Riserva will be in mid-December 2017.
Grande Riserva, as the name implies, represents the utmost and very best efforts of all that we do from the vineyard to the winery. In making this limited quantity wine, we used the finest and oldest Montepulciano, Petit Verdot and Sagrantino grapes, harvested at optimal ripeness and then triple sorted to create a decadent, powerful wine with a focused expression of Raffaldini Vineyards. We applied the Appassimento drying process to further concentrate the grapes' natural flavors and aromas. Finally, we placed the grapes in oak fermenters to further deepen the profile and age the wine in the best oak barrels available.
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Spring Wine Club Package Currently Available | Click here to purchase
Don't forget to purchase your 2017 Spring Wine Club Package containing the inaugural release of our newest red varietal, Sagrantino. This varietal hails from Umbria and is one of the rarest in the world with less than one-thousand acres planted worldwide. Our debut Sagrantino is from the spectacular 2015 vintage that was hot and dry, just like in Sagrantino's native Umbria. The Spring Wine Club Package will also contain the 2016 vintage of our classic white, Vermentino Superiore, and the 2015 Bella Misto. In addition to the wines, each package contains a letter from the Raffaldini Family, winemaker's notes and recipes to pair with the wines, a list of upcoming events including an invitation to our Summer Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner.
Important Info for Wine Club Members
We’ve recently rolled out a new, fully-integrated guest relations management system. For your security, we ask that everyone please take a brief moment to create a new login and password. We here at Raffaldini Vineyards are very excited to introduce this new system which will enhance the customer experience. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
EVENTS CALENDAR 2017
MAY EVENTS
Vineyards of Swan Creek Herb Celebration
Fri., May 5 | 12pm-5pm | Sat., May 6| 12pm-6pm | Sun., May 7 | 12pm-5pm | $35+tax per couple |
Join the Vineyards of Swan Creek as we celebrate spring with a wine and food pairing prepared with each vineyard's signature herb. Each card is good for two-1 ounce food & wine tastings and a 4-inch potted herb from each of the seven participating vineyards. Tickets will sell out and only a few are left so please make your reservations now. $35 + tax per couple. This event is for those age 21 and over. Only a few tickets remain, please call 336.835.1547 to confirm.
Saturday, May 13 | 1pm - 3pm | $25 per person
Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to sample wines from our cellar straight out of the barrel with Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini. This intimate, wine-focused event is limited to the first 36 Wine Club Members to RSVP. Be among the first to sample our exciting new vintages! Stop by the tasting room, visit our web site, call 336.526.1078 or email us for more information or to make a reservation.
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Mamma Mia! Mother's Day BrunchSunday, May 14 - 12pm-2pm| Tasting Room open 12pm-5pm | $50+tax per person, including two glasses of Raffaldini wine
Celebrate La Tua Madre with brunch at Raffaldini Vineyards! Enjoy an Italian-inspired buffet overlooking the mountains beginning at 12pm while enjoying the music of local pianist Justin Nelson. Every mother attending the brunch will receive an Italian cookie called Baci di Dama, or "Lady's Kiss," to enjoy.
Tickets are $50 plus tax per person, and include two glasses of Raffaldini wine. Stop by the tasting room, visit our web site, call 336.526.1078 or email our Event Planning team for more information or to make a reservation. Cancelations with a full refund are accepted up to seven days prior to the event. If you cancel less than seven days prior to the event, you will receive a full refund only if your reservation is re-booked.
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Memorial Day Celebration - Music in the Vineyard
Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day | 11am-5pm | Tasting Room Hours 11am-5pm | Free Admission
Kick off the Summer season and enjoy your Memorial Day with an afternoon of wine, music and food at Raffaldini Vineyards! Celebrate the start of Summer with an eclectic mix of music performed by Pianist Justin Nelson and make a day of it with a picnic from our fully-stocked deli case or pizza and gelato from Gianno's of High Point, NC to enjoy with your Raffaldini wines. Stop by the tasting room, visit our website, call 336.526.1078 or email our Event Planning Team for more information. Veterans and active service members will also receive a complimentary wine tasting or glass of wine with valid military ID.
Raffaldini Vineyards will be open Memorial Day weekend and Memorial Day Monday!
MAY OFFSITE EVENTS
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival (Our Tasting Room, Villa Raffaldini, will be open from 11am-5pm)
Saturday, May 20, 2016 | 11am-5pm | Elkin Municipal Park
Join Raffaldini Vineyards and other wineries from the Yadkin Valley at the annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival. Held at Elkin Municipal Park, the festival is open to the public, including families with children. Craft vendor displays and music will take place adjacent to the wine tasting area. There will be a roving Bacchus and other activities for children. Please note the festival ends at 5p.m, but stick around for the Yadkin Valley Wine Down along Elkin's Main Street from 6pm-9pm. For your safety and the safety of others, the festival asks that you please leave your pets at home.
FESTIVAL TICKET PRICES: $22 IN ADVANCE; $30 AT THE GATE
(Call the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce at 336.526.1111 to reserve your tickets.)
Food Truck Season is Here!
Gianno’s Wood-Fired Pizza
Sunday, April 30
Sunday, May 21
Monday, May 29
Snack Wagon
Sunday, May 14
Beyond the Vines & Into the Community
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Raffaldini Vineyards is open year-round and there’s something for everyone on our full 2017 Events Calendar. Check out our calendar for the perfect Spring outing.
La Famiglia Raffaldini
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC
Double Gold Medal 95 pts. 2012 Montepulciano Riserva | 2015 San Francisco International Wine Competition
450 Groce Rd
Ronda, NC 28670
tel.336.835.9463
fax. 336.835.9330
www.raffaldini.com
Hours: Weekdays & Saturday: 11am-5pm, Sunday: 12pm-5pm, Tuesday: closed
Ship to States: DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
Please have photo ID available to present to our staff. Pets are not permitted on the premises. Picnics are welcome at our designated picnic areas; however, outside picnics and coolers are not permitted at the Villa. Only alcohol purchased at Raffaldini may be consumed on the premises. To insure the highest quality experience for all our visitors, we are unable to accommodate groups of eight or more for wine tasting without a reservation. Groups of eight or more need to reserve a private tasting package that will be held with an expert Raffaldini staff member. Please call 336.526.1078 or email us to check availability or make reservations for you group.
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Spring in the Vineyards - Update from Zachary Adams, Vineyard Manager & Austin Brown, Viticulturist
As you make the drive up the rolling hills to Villa Raffaldini you will start to see the first signs that our vines are coming out of dormancy. We have reached the phases of bud swell (left) and bud burst (right) in which leaves, shoots and clusters start forming. This season, you will also see the addition of 2,500 vines that include Nero D'Avola, Vermentino and Sagrantino across the vineyard.
Vermentino Superiore Wins Gold at San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionPurchase Vermentino Superiore
We're excited to announce that our very own Barbara Raffaldini is a nominee for the 2017 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards in Winston-Salem! Barbara serves on the board of Bookmarks, Piedmont Opera, and coordinates giving at Raffaldini Vineyards. Please vote for Barbara by clicking here. You can vote once per day until April 9. Help us share the word!
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Sunday, April 9| 10:30am - 1pm | $50 + tax per person
Join Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini and long time NC resident and outdoorsman Steve Nelson as they take you on a moderate hike around the Raffaldini property! Wear sensible walking shoes and prepare yourself for a delightful morning out. Enjoy a unique vineyard perspective as you hike through the woods and up the hill overlooking the vineyard and Blue Ridge Mountains.
The hike will be followed by a hearty luncheon of soup and fresh Italian breads paired with Raffaldini wine. Forty-five dollars plus tax per person includes hike, lunch and two glasses of wine. This event is for those aged 21 and over. Stop by the tasting room, visit our web site, call 336.526.1078 or email us for more information or to make a reservation.
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Saturday, April 8 12pm-5pm | Sunday, April 9 1pm-5pm | Free Admission
La Ruzzola Del Formaggio
Saturday, April 15 | 1pm,2pm & 3pm | Free Admission
The tradition of la ruzzola, which dates back to the ancient Etruscans is still played on Little Easter in many small towns across Italy. Join in the rolling of the cheese with your entire family to celebrate Little Easter and the arrival of Spring! Each winner of la ruzzola will receive their choice of cheese from Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy, who will be on-site sampling and selling their delicious assortment of cheeses. This is an event for the entire family. Stop by the tasting room, visit our web site, call 336.526.1078 or email us for more information.
Pino Vino VIII Entry Deadline
Thursday, April 25 | Email a photo of your living rescue dog and a story in 50 words or less to pinovino@raffaldini.com
Attention animal lovers! Raffaldini Vineyards is searching for a rescue dog to be featured on the label of its red wine, Pino Vino IX. Part of the proceeds of the sale of this wine benefit local animal rescue organizations.
Raffaldini Vineyards Pino Vino I through VIII wines each featured a picture of a rescue dog that was chosen from entries submitted by their owners. Pino Vino IX will feature the picture of the winning dog chosen from this year’s entries. The wine will be released at a special unveiling ceremony on Saturday, June 17. Send us a photo of your rescue dog along with a story in 50 words or less. Entries must be received by April 25th.
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Wine Club Referral Day
Saturday, April 29 | 12pm - 4pm | Free Admission
Share your love of Raffaldini wines. Bring your friends and family to spend the afternoon at the winery with Owner and Winemaker, Jay Raffaldini. While you are there, tour the winery and taste directly from the barrel. For every wine club you refer, you will be entered into a raffle to win some prizes. Stop by the tasting room, visit our web site, call 336.526.1078 or email us for more information.
Spring Wine Club Package Now Available | Click here to purchaseFeaturing First Vintage of New Varietal Sagrantino
We are excited to announce the release of our 2017 Spring Wine Club Package containing the inaugural release of our newest red varietal, Sagrantino. This varietal hails from Umbria and is one of the rarest in the world with less than one-thousand acres planted worldwide. Our debut Sagrantino is from the spectacular 2015 vintage that was hot and dry, just like in Sagrantino's native Umbria. The Spring Wine Club Package will also contain the 2016 vintage of our classic white, Vermentino Superiore, and the 2015 Bella Misto. In addition to the wines, each package contains a letter from the Raffaldini Family, winemaker's notes and recipes to pair with the wines, a list of upcoming events including an invitation to our Summer Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner.
Important Info for Wine Club Members
We’ve recently rolled out a new, fully-integrated guest relations management system. For your security, we ask that everyone please take a brief moment to create a new login and password. We here at Raffaldini Vineyards are very excited to introduce this new system which will enhance the customer experience. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Gianno’s Wood-Fired Pizza
Sunday, April 30
Sunday, May 21
Monday, May 29
Porchetta
Saturday, April 1
Sunday, April 2
Snack Wagon
Sunday, April 9
Saturday, April 15
Sunday, April 16
Sunday, May 14
Mark Your Calendars!
May Events
Fri., May 5-Sun., May 7 - Vineyards of Swan Creek Herb Celebration Make Reservations
Sat. May 13 - Barrel Tasting with the Winemaker - Wine Club Make Reservations
Sun. May 14 - Mamma Mia! Mother's Day Brunch Make Reservations
Sat. May 20 - Yadkin Valley Wine Festival offsite in Elkin, NC (Our Tasting Room will be open too!)
Mon. May 29 - Memorial Day Celebration (We are open)
Sat. June 3 - Sagra Delle Salsicce Winery Grilling Luncheon Make Reservations
Raffaldini Vineyards is open year-round and there is something for everyone on our full 2017 Events Calendar. Check out our calendar for the perfect Spring outing.
Salute!
La Famiglia Raffaldini
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC
Best in Show, Best Red Vinifera 2014 Montepulciano Riserva | 2017 NC Fine Wines Competition
450 Groce Rd
Ronda, NC 28670
tel.336.835.9463
fax. 336.835.9330
www.raffaldini.com
Hours: Weekdays & Saturday: 11am-5pm, Sunday: 12pm-5pm, Tuesday: closed
Ship to States: DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
Please have photo ID available to present to our staff. Pets are not permitted on the premises. Picnics are welcome at our designated picnic areas; however, outside picnics and coolers are not permitted at the Villa. Only alcohol purchased at Raffaldini may be consumed on the premises. To insure the highest quality experience for all our visitors, we are unable to accommodate groups of eight or more for wine tasting without a reservation. Groups of eight or more need to reserve a private tasting package that will be held with an expert Raffaldini staff member. Please call 336.526.1078 or email us to check availability or make reservations for you group.
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Searching For Pino Vino IX
Ronda, N.C., March 22, 2017—Attention animal lovers! Raffaldini Vineyards is searching for a rescue dog to feature on the label of its red wine, Pino Vino IX. This is the ninth release of Pino Vino, and like previous vintages, a portion of Pino Vino IX wine sales is donated to local, no kill animal rescue organizations in support of all rescue animals.
“Our goal for this competition is to raise awareness for rescued pets and provide them with the compassion that all animals deserve,” said Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini. “We are touched by the unconditional support demonstrated by our participants towards animals in need, and in the end, we are all winners because of the impact and inspiration these special creatures have on our lives.”
Raffaldini Vineyards is accepting submissions of rescue dogs until April 30, 2017. The winning rescue dog will be revealed at a special unveiling ceremony at 1pm on Saturday, June 17.
Entries can be sent to pinovino@raffaldini.com. Please include your name, contact information, your dog’s name, a digital photo of your rescue dog, and their rescue story in 50 words or less. The Pino Vino IX winner will be notified on May 5.
About Raffaldini Vineyards
One of Wine Business Monthly’s Top Ten Hot Small Brands in North America, family-owned Raffaldini Vineyards is known as “Chianti in the Carolinas,” producing Central and Southern Italian varietals such as Vermentino, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese and Montepulciano. This year, the Raffaldini Montepulciano Riserva was named “Best in Show” and “Best Red Vinifera” at the NC Fine Wines Competition. Raffaldini hosts public and private events throughout the year. Visit the web site, www.raffaldini.com, call 336.835.9463 or email info@raffaldini.com for more information.
Acclaimed Yadkin Valley Winemakers Collaborate on Red Wine Blend
Ronda, N.C., March 8, 2017 – JOLO Vineyards in Pilot Mountain and Raffaldini Vineyards in Ronda will release a special wine commemorating the friendship of owners JW Ray and Jay Raffaldini on Saturday, March 11th.
“What an honor and privilege to make a wine with a good friend that represents our respective passions for the winegrowing craft and the Yadkin Valley,” JOLO Founder JW Ray said. “What a pleasure to put this magic in a bottle with my dear friend Jay.”
The wine is a collaboration among long-time friends, JW Ray and Jay Raffaldini, two of the Yadkin Valley’s most passionate winemakers. Raffaldini and Ray are dedicated to producing ultra-premium wine and believe deeply in the incredible potential of this wine region. The wines contents, name and packaging are being kept secret until release day.
“I’m very fond of JW and the wines at JOLO.” Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini, said. “I’m excited to create a wine that represents our storied friendship and the many years of dedication to our craft.”
The day’s events kick off at noon at Raffaldini Vineyards where Raffaldini and Ray will lead an intimate gathering, discussing the winemaking technique and their personal stories over light refreshments. At 3p.m. the party moves to JOLO for more storytelling, tasting and passed hors d’oeuvres.
A very limited number of bottles will be available for sale at JOLO and Raffaldini Vineyards while supplies last. Bottles are priced at $40.
About JOLO Winery & Vineyards
JOLO Winery & Vineyards is an award-winning, family-owned, boutique winery in the picturesque Yadkin Valley AVA in Pilot Mountain. We produce extraordinary wines that reflect the terroir. We are open for wine tastings most Thursdays through Sundays and we pour at many local wine tasting events throughout the year. Wines are available for purchase at the winery, on the website, and at selected retail locations.
About Raffaldini Vineyards
Known as “Chianti in the Carolinas” Raffaldini currently produces North Carolina’s highest rated red wine, Sangiovese, and other varieties including Vermentino, Pinot Grigio and Montepulciano. Raffaldini hosts public and private events throughout the year. Please visit our web site, www.raffaldini.com, call 336.835.9463 or email info@raffaldini.com for more information.
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