I was delighted to discover that last week while President Obama was visiting Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, he presented a gift box of wines produced in the US. One of the wines was from a delightful winery in North Carolina. The Raffaldini wine included in the box of wines was Raffaldini Vineyards Vermentino 2008.

I visited Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery in the fall of 2008 and experienced a wonderful winery and tasting. The quality wines were very enjoyable. The location of the winery with surrounding vineyards was picturesque.  The Italian style winery and vineyards reminded one of Tuscany. Raffaldini is located in two AVAs – Yadkin Valley and the new Swan Creek AVA.

For more information about North Carolina wineries and Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery, visit the Wine Trail Traveler website.

Cheers! Kathy