Accolades
2024
- James Suckling
2019 Patrimonio, 92 points | 2019 Grande Riserva, 91 points | 2021 Sagrantino, 91 points | 2021 Montepulciano, 90 points | 2022 Vermentino Superiore, 89 points
2023
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International "East Meets West" Wine Challenge
Raffaldini 2019 Grande Riserva - Best of Class, Best of Show Red Wine
Raffaldini 2020 Mezzogiorno - Best of Class -
NC Fine Wines Competition
2019 Patrimonio- Double Gold, 2019 Grande Riserva- Gold, 2022 Vermentino Superiore- Gold, 2019 Sagrantino- Gold, 2021 Sangiovese Classico- Gold, 2020 Montepulciano Riserva- Gold, 2020 Mezzogiorno-Gold -
Winemaker Challenge
2019 Grande Riserva- Gold (93 points), Best Italian Blend, 2022 Vermentino Superiore - Gold (93 points), 2020 Montepulciano Riserva- Gold (91 points) -
Business North Carolina
2023 Hospitality & Tourism Power List -
International Wine & Spirits Competition
2021 Sagrantino - Platinum Metal (94 Points)
2022
- Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition
2021 Girasole - Best in Show Rosé, Best Dry Rosé, 92 Points
2019 Grande Riserva - Platinum Medal, 94 Points - NC Fine Wines Competition
2021 Vermentino Superiore - Best In Show, Best White
2019 Sagrantino - NC Fine Wines Case (Best Red Runner Up) - American Wine Society Wine Competition
2021 Vermentino Superiore-93pts., 2020 Montepulciano Riserva-93pts., 2020 Sagrantino-93pts., 2021Girasole-91pts., 2020 Sangiovese Classico-90pts., 2021 Desaria-90pts., 2019 Grande Riserva-90pts -
San Francisco International Wine Competition
2021 Vermentino Superiore - Gold, 2020 Montepulciano Riserva, Gold
2021
- James Suckling
2018 Grande Riserva - 91 Points
2019 Sangiovese Classico - 90 Points
2020 Vermentino Superiore - 90 Points
- Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition
Best Vermentino
Raffaldini 2020 Desaria
Swan Creek 92 points
2019 Sagrantino Platinum 94 points
2019 Montepulciano Riserva Gold 93 points
2020 Vermentino Superiore Gold 90 points
- Decanter
2017 Grande Riserva, 92 points
2020 Vermentino Superiore, 91 points
- Robert Whitley Winemaker Challenge
2020 Girasole Swan Creek $19.00 Gold 90 points
2020 Vermentino Superiore Swan Creek $23.00 Gold 90 points
- San Francisco International Wine Competition
2019 Montepulciano Riserva Swan Creek GOLD MEDAL
2020
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NC Fine Wines ShowCase Award, 2016 Meditazione, NC Fine Wines Competition
2019
- 97 Points, 2017 Grande Riserva, San Francisco International Wine Competition
- 92 Points, 2017 Grande Riserva, James Suckling
- 91 Points, 2017 Sangiovese Classico, American Wine Society
- 91 Points, 2017 Il Falco, American Wine Society
- 90 Points, 2017 Sangiovese Classico, James Suckling
- Best Non-Bordeaux Red Blend $35+ 2017 Grande Riserva, San Francisco Wine International Wine Competition
- Gold Medal, 2017 Grande Riserva, NC State Wine Competition
- Gold Medal, 2016 Meditazione, NC State Wine Competition
- NC Fine Wines ShowCase Award, Silver Medal, MCCCXLVII (1348), NC Fine Wines Competition
- Best Winery in Wilkes County, Wilkes Journal Patriot
2018
- 92 Points, 2016 MCCCXLVIII, James Suckling
- 90 Points, 2017 SPQR, James Suckling
- 90 Points, 2016 Montepulciano Riserva, James Suckling
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NC Fine Wines ShowCase Award, Silver Medal, 2016 Vermentino Superiore, NC Fine Wines Competition
2017
- Best in Show and Best Red Vinifera, 2014 Montepulciano Riserva, NC Fine Wines Society
- NC Fine Wine’s Case, 2014 Sangiovese Classico, NC Fine Wines Society
- Gold Medal, 2015 Vermentino Superiore, San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition
- Jay Raffaldini Speaks at TedxRaleigh
2016
- 90 Points, 2012 Montepulciano Riserva, James Suckling
- The South’s Best Vineyards, Southern Living
- Raffaldini on From the Vineyard
2015
2014
- 90 Points, 2011 Sangiovese, Wine Enthusiast
2013
- Raffaldini Certified National Wildlife Habitat
2012
- Best in Show, 2010 Montepulciano, NC Governor’s Cup
2011
- Best in Class, 2009 Montepulciano, San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition
2010
- Best Wedding Venues, The Knot
2009
- Top Ten Hot Small Brands, Wine Business Monthly Magazine