Holiday Cookie Decorating Class
Saturday, December 14 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Indulge your creative side and learn how to impress your friends at your holiday parties this season at Raffaldini Vineyards with a cookie decorating class led by cookie designer Paige Ayers. Ticket holders will delve into the world of edible art, mastering fun techniques to decorate cookies. For $55, attendees receive one glass of Raffaldini wine, small bites, expert tips for decorating, instructions sheets, royal icing, and 8 cookies (2 practice cookies, 2 cookies each of 3 different winter/holiday designs).
Below are some of Paige's awards that she has received for her cookie art:
NC State Fair Best of Show in cookies (2022)
Winner of 3 cookie divisions (2023)
Cookies featured on cover of Charlotte Living Magazine 2018
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We Are Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day - Raffaldini Vineyards will be closed on December 24 and 25 - Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and December 31 and January 1 - New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, to allow our staff and their families an opportunity to celebrate together. We welcome you to join us during the holiday season! Bring the entire Family, December 26 - December 30, to celebrate the season and toast to 2025!
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🎁 Here Are a Few of Our Favorite Things!🎄
Gift Ideas for Yourself or the Wine Lover on Your List! |
Indulge in the spirit of the season with Raffaldini Vineyards, where the art of winemaking meets the magic of Christmas. Elevate your holiday celebrations with our exquisite collection of award-winning wines, meticulously crafted to perfection. Gift a touch of Italian elegance this Christmas by selecting from our exclusive wine bundles, each bottle a testament to the passion and precision that defines Raffaldini Vineyards. Beyond the bottle, immerse yourself in the joy of the season by exploring our curated holiday events, from festive tastings to intimate gatherings surrounded by the picturesque vineyards. Add a touch of sophistication to your gift-giving with our handpicked selection of wine accessories and custom gift sets, ensuring a memorable and tasteful expression of holiday cheer. Let our staff curate the perfect present and package it with care in one of our custom gift baskets. This Christmas, embrace the artistry of Raffaldini Vineyards and share the joy of exceptional wines and unforgettable moments with your loved ones.
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Upcoming Family Days
Thursday, December 26
Friday, December 27
Saturday, December 28
Sunday, December 29
Monday, December 30
Bring the entire Family to celebrate the season and toast to 2025!
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January 2025
2022 Grande Riserva Release
Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
You are invited to join Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson, Saturday, January 18th at the Winery as they present our 2022 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 2022 Grande Riserva alongside other vintages and light Hors D'oeuvres.
Ticket Price - $25 Non Wine Club Members
$20 Wine Club Members
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*Special Note: We hav a very limited quantity of the 2021 Grande Reserva available for purchase. You won't want to miss this opportunity to enjoy this incredible vintage of our most powerful red wine. 92 Pts James Suckling
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SAVE THE DATES!
 Artisan Bread Class with Chef Marla
January 12th 1pm-3pm
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 January 12 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 authentic Italian breads.
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.
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Gnocchi Sorrentina Class with Chef Tony Costagliola - January 19th
Join Chef Tony from Amalfi's Italian Restaurant of Wilkesboro for a hands-on Gnocchi Sorrentina Class on January 19th from 1 PM to 3 PM. Learn the art of making this classic Italian dish in a fun and interactive setting—perfect for food lovers of all skill levels!
Wine and Cheese Pairing – January 25th
Join us for an all-new wine and cheese pairing class where you will try 5 wine and cheese pairings and learn about why they go together. Choose your favorite and make your own pairings in this fun, educational class!
Four Seasons Winter Dinner – Saturday, February 15th
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. This is an opportunity to share your food and wine passion with like-minded friends.
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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community
Raffaldini Pairs with Wilkes Youth Life Development to Deliver Holiday Cheer
We are proud to partner with Wilkes Youth Life Development to help them on a mission to bring Holiday Cheer to Children and Families affected by Hurricane Helene.
Wilkes Youth Life Development (WYLD) is a youth-serving organization whose mission is to develop healthy and resilient youth in Wilkes County so that they have the skills and support to become mentally and physically fit adults. Their mission stands on four pillars that determine these programs: modeling healthy relationships, building positive environments, providing meaningful experiences, and creating a sustainable organization through strong governance and community partnerships.
Beginning November 5, please bring a new, unwrapped toy as we "fill the barrel with toys" for Wilkes Youth Life Development to help Hurricane affected children this holiday season. Or you can make a donation here.
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🍇 Join La Famiglia Raffaldini Online! 🥂
We invite you to join the vibrant La Famiglia Raffaldini on social media! Connect with us online to receive daily updates on new releases, exclusive offers, and upcoming events. Share your Raffaldini moments with us by tagging your posts with #Raffaldini.
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Raffaldini Wines Now Available Across NC
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.
After nearly two decades of having 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.
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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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