 Family Days:
Sunday, June 19 – Father’s Day
Bring the entire family and celebrate dad with us! Enjoy made-to-order authentic street tacos from Rivera Brothers Mexican Food Truck, and relax among the vines and savor a refreshing glass of wine.
Monday, June 20 - Juneteenth Holiday
We will be open on Monday, the federal Juneteenth holiday, to celebrate the freedom all people and celebrate the spirit and resilience of our black community. Bring the entire family and enjoy a selection of antipasti and local cheeses from our tasting room, and wine by the flight, glass, or bottle.
|
|
 Saturday, July 23 – Fiano Release
We are proud to announce the release of a new white wine made in conjunction with our neighbors, Sotrio Vineyards. Fiano is an Italian grape that grows in the Campania region and in our opinion will make wine distinctive enough that it will, in time, rival Vermentino. We made 50 cases and have labeled the wine a vineyard designation, specifically Raffaldini Fiano, Sotrio Vineyards.
Join us for the release party from 1pm to 3 pm at the winery. This free event is for wine club members only. After we taste the Fiano, we will taste some early-style wine from the 2021 harvest. We will be serving light food to enjoy with your tasting. Please click to RSVP. The event starts promptly at 1pm so please arrive on time.
Fiano will go onto sale in the Villa the following weekend and we don't expect it to last very long.
|
|
Coming Soon!
Friday-Sunday, August 5-7 – Fall Wine Club Release
Saturday, August 20 – Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Summer
|
|
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
|
|
17th Annual Festa Italiana
Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18
VIP Packages
Celebrate in style with our Festa VIP Packages. The Festa Italiana VIP Experience Includes:
- Access to Festa Italiana VIP Section at Villa Raffaldini. VIP Section includes indoor bathrooms, exclusive table side service, VIP identity badge, and more.
- One reserved Italiana table seating up to 8 guests
- Festival admission for 8 guests (includes all standard Festival Admission perks per guest, including two bottles of Raffaldini wine)
- Festa Italiana Commemorative Wine Glass
- Light refreshments and bottled water
- All day music & entertainment
- Exclusive check-in point for VIP guests
- General parking
Visit our official Festa Page for the latest and stay tuned for upcoming artist and vendor announcements!
VIP (Table of 8 People): $350
VIP (Table of 4 People): $175
|
|
Vinello Series Wines Now On Sale for Wine Club
 During the excellent 2021 grape harvest, we experimented with an old Italian winemaking method known as Vinello to great success. Vinello is made from rehydrated grape pomace that has completed its work of making excellent wine. Rather than place the pomace in the vineyard to provide nutrition for vines, we decided to referment the pomace by adding enough sugar and water to produce a low alcohol, yet distinctly flavorful, wine.
This low alcohol beverage is frequently consumed by the vineyard and winery workers during their daily meal breaks. The French call their version Piquette. We made three different types of Vinello – a Bianco made from Vermentino pomace, a Rosato made from a co-fermentation of Appassimento Vermentino and Sagrantino, and a Rosso made from Teroldego.
|
|
|
Beyond the Vines...Into the Community
|
|
Elkin, NC Trail Days
June 2-5
Raffaldini Vineyards is pleased to support the Elkin, NC Trail Days festival. Catch us in downtown Elkin on Saturday or visit us during one of your trail excursions!
Join us June 2-5 for the annual NC Trail Days in Elkin, NC. Nestled between 2 state parks, Stone Mountain and Pilot Mountain, Elkin is the perfect place to bring your bikes, boats and boots to explore the many area trails. From the Mountains-To-Sea Trail, Overmountain Victory Trail, and Yadkin River State Paddle Trail to the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail, Downtown Elkin Mural Trail or even the Surry County sonker trail… there is a trail for everyone!
Camel City Jazz Orchestra 10 Year Celebration
Raffaldini Vineyards is proud to be a sponsor of the Camel City Jazz Orchestra. Join Camel City Jazz Orchestra in celebrating a decade as Winston-Salem’s big band! The evening will include dinner, dancing, and musical favorites performed by the band, along with a raffle and silent auction. Click here to make your reservations.
Summer Parks Concerts Series
Raffaldini Vineyards is proud to support the Winston-Salem & Forsyth County Parks Summer Concert Series.
The Summer Parks Concert Series which is a collaborative presentation by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Forsyth County Government. During the free concerts, community members will be able to enjoy food and beverages from local vendors and food trucks. Community partners and arts organizations will have booths at the parks and all six concerts will include free arts activities for kids sponsored by Publix Charities.
for more info, concert dates, times, and performers, visit intothearts.org/summer-parks
Virtual Yoga in the Vineyards with Maureen
Mondays | 9am via Zoom
Join Maureen Stitt, a certified Kripalu yoga instructor, for a 60-minute yoga class designed for all students who have a desire to enhance their well-being through movement, breath awareness and self-inquiry. Set-up your mat and get ready to change the world, one breath at a time!
Cost: $10.00 per class
NOTE: After purchase, you will receive a link to join the class via Zoom. Please note, you must make the purchase at least 30-minutes before the class begins.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
