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“taste our wine and be transported to Italy”
The Raffaldini family dates back to the year 1348 in the town of Mantua, located in the Northern Province of Lombardy, Italy. To this day, the family owns and lives on the land that is their ancestral home. The romantic town of Verona, home to Juliet Capulet of Romeo and Juliet, lies just to the North. The Raffaldini family motto, “Audentes Fortuna Iuvat” means, “Fortune favors those who dare.” This Latin phrase originates from the Aeneid, Virgil’s most famous work. Born in 70 BC during the reign of Julius Caesar, Virgil is best known as the author of this epic poem that links the birth of Rome to the Trojan War. The fusion of family, food and wine is an integral part of our daily life. For more than six hundred and fifty years, the Raffaldini family has witnessed many historic events and has often marked such occasions with special family dinners and homemade Italian wine. The Raffaldini family made a decision to share our centuries-old wine experience with the New World. After a long and exhaustive search for land that would reflect this experience, Raffaldini Vineyards was established in the Swan Creek area of the Yadkin Valley. From this vineyard, we handcraft our Italian wines; wines that express not only their “sense of place”, but also utilize winemaking skills that have been refined throughout the ages. As you enter our Tuscan-style Villa tasting room, let the spirit of the Raffaldini family history, importance of family and celebration of life transport you to our ancestral home. The wine, food and artwork within hold deep meaning for the Raffaldini family and we are delighted to share them with you. Close your eyes as you taste our wine and be transported to Italy...
This has always been one of my favorites in the area. Once you pull in it really feels like little Italy. Lots of rolling hills of vineyard and the cutest villa and tasting room. I was... Read more
The place seems beautiful but couldn't taste the wine because we had our 14 years old daughter with us. I do respect the rules and we got up and left: if you have kids under 21 or pets or both,... Read more
Word of advice. Skip Raffaldini. In the 3 hours we were there our server came to our table once. Now as one who does not write reviews and a former server, I felt compelled to share our... Read more
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
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- Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Mon, Wed - Sat: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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