We are excited to announce the addition of four wines at The Fearrington House Restaurant from the Raffaldini Winery, located in the Swan Creek area of North Carolina. The wines are with out a doubt the best wines I have tasted from North Carolina.
The Raffaldini winery is located in one of North Carolina's three American Viticultural Areas and is nestled in the rolling hills near the Yadkin River and Blue Ridge Mountains. There it receives mild breezes that constantly freshen and circulate the air.
The winery is owned by the Raffaldini family, who are first generation Americans from Italy. Their Vermentino, most famous for the white wines of Sardegna, is stunning. On the nose it shows notes of Lime, Lemon Grass, and Orange Blossom, on the palate the wine has great acidity, dry, and a great match to the Country Ham Agnolloti. Equally enticing are the Sangiovese Riserva and Montepulciano Riserva, both varietally correct, and full of their own unique character and charm. The wines are all very well balanced and great partners with Chef Colin’s menu. We look forward to hearing more from this exciting winery!