Chocolate and cherry flow into the mouth. — 6 years ago
Plum Apricot- stone fruit on the nose. Pear on the palate with ripe lingering note. Peach hints. Not sweet but delicate. Toasting the return of power after Florence. I’m not truthful about location. Verandas had chimney fall through two floors so I’m roasting their and my leaking Visctorian’s speedy recovery and those still without power to chill. This is a NC wine so supporting local as farms are underwater close by. Sad song plays on lingering breeze. Chain saws fell mighty oaks. This glass and more are needed to remember- and raise- to stay strong! — 6 years ago
Raffaldini is as consistent a wine producer as any on the East Coast… The expectations of their standard Sangiovese are realistic....and they exceed my expectations each time. Purity and balance describes this happy, in-season red cherry profile. Tremendous value for weekday Italian/Mediterranean fare.  — 4 years ago
What a fabulous food friendly wine made with time honored Italian techniques from Yadkin Valley soils!! At approximately $20 per, this Shirley has to be one of the best values in North Carolina. Texture and mouth feel rule this vibrant and dark fruit driven gem — 6 years ago
Had this with al fresco lunch at Raffaldini vineyards. Lemon zest followed by brisk acidity and mango fruit flavors light pear nose. Bene! — 8 years ago
While the acid edge has dull a bit, this was full of life/flavor: lime & white grapefruit with a honeydew viscous body. The ‘17 is a 92pt version, tho! — 5 years ago
One of the East Coast’s best values....Fabulous food wine with generous Saturday and a true northern Italian Sangiovese /Barbera feel — 5 years ago
This is a dry red from Piccione Vinyards near Raffaldini Vinyards. Excellent fruity notes and finish — 8 years ago
Starts slightly spicy and ends mostly fruity. Very yummy! 🙂 — 8 years ago
Ron from VA
Fantastic build is almost 9yrs old. Sangratino is the star here…the tannins have rounded, yet the acid and mid-palate weight is perfect. Dark chocolate and raspberry/sweet pomp delight. — 5 months ago