Family-owned producer of authentic Italian-style dry wines using traditional appassimento methods in a stunning Tuscan villa overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known as "Chianti in the Carolinas," the 102-acre estate features olive trees, Italian herbs, a piazza with fountain, and original Italian artwork.
Wines & Tasting
Wine Styles
Signature Wines
- Sangiovese Classico
- Montepulciano Riserva
- Sagrantino
- Grande Riserva
- Vermentino
- Auguri (Prosecco-style sparkling)
Visitor Information
Reservations
Reservations Recommended
Walk-ins seated if available but no guarantee without reservation. Groups of 8+ by reservation only (email info@raffaldini.com). Limos/buses require written reservation. All guests must be 21+ with photo ID.
Pets
No Pets
No pets allowed. 21+ only; children not permitted except on holidays and designated family days (Easter, Mothers Day, Memorial Day, Fathers Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Festa Italiana).
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Food
Snacks and food trucks
Food trucks present regularly. Charcuterie and Italian-style snacks. Outside food allowed in designated picnic areas only, not inside villa or piazza.
Live Music
Yes
Live music at select events; Festa Italiana annually in September with food vendors, artists, and entertainment
The Experience
Grand Tuscan-style villa with original Italian artwork, overlooking traditional Italian piazza with fountain. Landscaped grounds with olive trees, roses, rosemary, lavender, and fig trees against Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop. Feels like Tuscany transported to NC.
Panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views from hilltop Tuscan villa overlooking Italian piazza with fountain; vineyard rows, olive trees, roses, and fig trees on 102-acre estate
Is This Winery For You?
Perfect If...
You love Italian dry wines, want a Tuscan-villa experience in NC, enjoy vineyard tours, or seek the most photo-worthy winery in the Yadkin Valley
Maybe Skip If...
You have children under 21 (except on designated family days), want sweet wines, or want a casual drop-in without reservation