Driving onto the Raffaldini property, you feel like you're being transported to the vineyards of Italy! Their property is absolutely gorgeous and their wine tasting room is an Italian villa. They have covered seating on their porch as well as multiple balconies to enjoy the vineyard view. Negatives are not dog or children friendly but a great winery for a date! read more

Felt like we were in a different country altogether. Was blown away by the property and the view. Couldn't believe it was here in NC. Great variety of wine and super friendly people. Will be a staple for years to come. Can't wait to get back. Worth the drive. read more

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The views are amazing! Definitely a beautiful place. Disappointed it didn't have a more variety of sweeter wines but delicious nonetheless. The hostess was extremely sweet and outgoing. I can't really say the same for our server. I wish we got a more friendlier vibe. read more

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We have heard so many nice things about this winery and it was a very good experience. We were greeted by Sarah (I think), who was trying to herd cats because the place was so busy. We had reservations and it was good we did. We decided on a flight of red wines which were good but came away with a sparkling wine. read more

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Big beautiful castle of a winery in the middle of yadkinville. It was very busy this weekend so the staff was a bit frazzled but they were so friendly and accommodating. It was a little cold for us to have our flights outside so they were kind enough to seat us inside and we really appreciated it. The owner even gave us a free round of a beautiful Moscato while we waited for our table which was a nice touch. You can pick different flights, one that was their reserves, one that was all their reds and one that included white wines. Their red wines were good but just a little underwhelming for us but I can't say they were bad. Their whites were delicious. Their Moscato was amazing though, crisp and dry and not so sweet. Our family who was with us bought us a bottle which we'll savor this summer. The place though being massive, didn't have much furniture or decor inside...just big halls to taste wine. It seemed to lack something inside and didn't match its outdoor grandness. The vineyard was beautiful though and worth a trip. I'd say put it on your list and judge the wines yourselves. Wine is very personal. read more

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Stunning property with delicious dry Italian wines. Great place to relax enjoy the scenery of vineyards and mountains while sipping on great wine. read more

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The winery has beautiful artichecture. You can see a glimpse of the mountains as well. Currently, they have seating outdoors only. They do have a large tent outside with only four propane heaters centered in the middle at their fountain. So couldn't feel the heat at our table located at the periphery of the tent. It was very chilly (39 degree weather) at our table, so recommend bringing blankets or bundle up. It was very busy and loud. We came on a Wednesday afternoon, about 2:00 p.m. the week after Christmas. Luckily, they had a table for two available. All the other 15 tables are for larger groups 4+. They had extra seating for a large group on their balcony with heaters. The menu included flights of either non red ($17), red ($20) or mixed ($17) and bottles. Each flight had four options and was served in a cute tier stand. One of the staff that took our order forgot about our order so we waited over 10 minutes before he realized that. He also forgot what we ordered so he had to ask us again. He gave us a discount in the end, which was nice of him to do. The red white had 2018 Bella misto, SPQR, Montepulciano Riserva, and II Falco. We liked SPQR and Montepulciano Riserva the most out of the 4. Recommend bringing your own bread or crackers for palate cleansers. When you're ready to check out, you go to the "front" inside the tent to pay. No pets allowed. read more

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Raffaldini is a beautiful, beautiful location, only an hour and a half outside of Charlotte. Tastings are offered on a covered upstairs balcony or under a tents on the first level. There are also picnic tables with a direct view of the vineyard. You are allowed to bring your own food but no outside alcohol is allowed. There are food trucks on the weekend (check the schedule on their website). The vineyard also has charcuterie plates, crackers with dip, and other snacks available for purchase. Side note: Drinking is not a requirement. I didn't drink just enjoyed the views and peaceful environment. read more

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Raffaldini was such an enjoyable experience. When planning this tour, there was a lot of communication with Jesse, the event planner. She was such a joy to connect with and provided great details and options for our large party. When we arrived, although it was misty rain we had a chance to talk a few pictures outside before getting wet. The grapes we're huge, and the vines looked beautiful with the mountains in the background. Walking into Raffaldini, the staff immediately greeted us and provided everyone with instructions on what they preferred for their tasting time. The team was super patient and helpful. We had people upstairs, downstairs, outside and in the vineyards lol. We took over Raffaldini lol. During my tasting, the two women we had were so nice and knowledgable about the wines. They even provided us with a little more with the ones we liked. Once everyone finished their tasting, we grabbed food from the food truck available on site. The wraps were delicious, and I think everyone enjoyed them at my party. The only thing I wish we could have done more of was to take photos. Mother nature took over that portion of the tour. Thank you, Raffaldini for a memorable birthday experience. read more

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Raffaldini was our last stop in our wine trail this past weekend. From the outside it one of the most spectacular building structure compared to other wineries in the area. When we entered in at first we were slightly confused at where to go (we actually turned out and went upstairs thinking we had entered into a restaurant from the main doors on the lower level). Once we got inside we were quickly shuffled back outside to sit at one of their patio tables and be waited on. As it turns out, only those with a reservation could have their samples at the bar (poor planning on our part). We didn't have a problem sitting outside since it was a nice day, however I did feel like the wine tasting experience was taken from us in this manner. Our wait staff initially came over and just stood next to the table - truthfully I thought it might have just been another patron who had too much to drink as the wait staff did not have any uniform/name tag and did not introduce herself. After what seemed like a few awkward minutes we realized that the staff was there to take our order. Raffaldini was the only tasting room that had pre-selected wine pairings - I personally prefer to pick my own selection so this was another down side for me. Our staff didn't take any time to explain our selections or options until she returned with the wine. There was no offer for our questions regarding the wines or winery, something that my group really enjoyed. Most likely won't return to Raffaldini with there being so many other options in the area. Still a good place to stop by as the wines were good - but would recommend checking their website to see about getting a tasting reservation read more

I googled on yelp for dog friendly wineries. This came up, they are not dog friendly (which is totally cool) but just wish someone from customer service monitored yelp to correct it. read more

We drove over an hour and a half for nothing. We arrived with our children ages 15, 17 and 19 and were quickly escorted out as no one under the age of 21 is allowed on their property. We asked if our children could wait in the car or in their picnic area and we were told no. I checked their website to see if i had missed something however it only states no children in the tasting room. I believe this should be clearly stated on their website or even at the entrance. read more

My wife and I planned a 2 day getaway to a rural area of NC and then looked around to see what to do for fun. Well, this turned out to be wine country and this place was a homerun!!! I followed them on Instagram before we went and had a few questions. They always responded, told me they looked forward to our coming and even made suggestions based on my wife's likes and dislikes. Not only was this property visually stunning, the people were friendly and the wine was amazing. We will being going back for sure in the future. read more

The scenery is great. Did a wine tasting and sat outside and drank a bottle. The wines were very good, but seemed to be a little more pricier for a winery. They have a great patio area. Probably the best part was relaxing having a glass of wine while viewing the mountains in the background read more

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A lovely spot for a Saturday birthday celebration! Beautiful landscapes, knowledgeable team members and amazing wines! read more

Raffaldini Winery - Wineries Near Me - Ronda, North Carolina

This place is absolutely incredible. Reminds me of Tuscany. The view is amazing and the wine is incredible. If you are coming here for a tasting, try to get Justin. He's the absolute best! Very easy to talk to and personable. read more

Beware, Raffaldini does not allow babies into the vineyard. This is not specific on the website and is not up to date with policies at surrounding vineyards and breweries. More so than that, the greeter at the entry way was extremely rude and unhelpful. read more

Love this place, love the owner who is hands on and love the wine. some of the best Reds I have had anywhere and to find it in NC !!!! very cool. Great place for a small wedding and or party. Bring a basket or buy some cheese and a bottle from there and enjoy the best views of the mountains. My favorite spot for a afternoon stop or a great place to bring friends read more

Zero stars are too many. Last year at Ital8an day we were given worst reserved table even though the 2nd to arrive. Had to ask to be served. Just sub par service. When the owner reached in my drink to remove my straw with his bare hands in the midst of Covid. I was ready to go. This year signed up for Sat tickets reserved. 1st attempt system was selling me Sunday. I backed out and 2nd time system showed Sat tickers. I paid and it sold me Sunday tickets. After I got refund winery sent email soliciting payment for my multiple types. Courtney sent clscathing email si I sent her one suggestingg professionalism. Dont wait time on this egocentric outfit. read more

If you want to visit Tuscany but don't have the means to do so, I suggest stopping by this lovely winery. The building's facade is gorgeous, the tasting room is huge (which is a good thing considering all of the people who are there on Saturday!!), and the scenic patio is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine on a sunny afternoon! read more

Beautiful place! Attending Fiesta Italiana this weekend and had a great time! We had a wine tasting with the owner and learned a lot about their wines. The food vendors they had were amazing and you can't beat the views! read more

I took my friend to the Italian festival they had here and we had a blast. The wines were very reminiscent of our stays in Italy and the scenery was beautiful. read more

This place was absolutely amazing! Wonderful wine and a great view! Sierra was awesome and so helpful! We had a great time

Our wine tasting waitress Holly was amazing! The views are stunning and the wine is delicious! So worth the drive from charlotte!