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What should I be drinking?


This is the wine menu for our local Italian restaurant. I don’t have much experience with Italian wine, so I was hoping you all could tell me what I should be drinking?

by MDHell

35 Comments

  1. sid_loves_wine

    Oof, fairly weak list, especially the US wines, and especially the lack of vintages. If you’re curious to try Nebbiolo, the Viberti Barolo could be good, and for high-ish tier Sangiovese check out the Silvio Nardi Brunello. Ask them for the vintages on each- both of those wines are definitely designed for aging, so I would pick whichever is older in this case. If you’re looking to spend less, the Banfi Rosso di Montalcino is a classic elegant Sangiovese also.

  2. South-Percentage1817

    Tenute Silvio or the Crognolo as a cheaper option. Can never go wrong with the riserva Chianti either.

  3. Key_Yellow_8847

    I’ve had the Illuminati and it sort of turned me on to the great potential of Abruzzo.

  4. Top_Somewhere9160

    Crognolo. At that price it’s a no brainer.

  5. WineADHDMom

    If you don’t want to go with the Nardi suggestion, you could try the Crognolo Super Tuscan from Sette Ponti. A younger vintage will be more forgiving than with the Nardi.

  7. reelwarrior

    Rocco Delle Macie is an underrated Chanti – we toured the winery back in June followed by a tasting and it was very good – highly recommend.

    Also, the Caymus bottle price .. how are we overlooking that? While it’s typically a “go-to” for most and a fine Napa, at that price, it’s almost a no-brainer if you’re looking for a fuller bodied cab.

  8. grapemike

    Not a lot of distinctive offerings. I’d probably be keeping it simple with a Riserva Chianti

  11. WhitestWalker08

    Nothing spectacular, but you’ll have a good time with that amarone

  14. PoweredbyPinot

    Nero d’Avola. I’m a sincilian wine convert. Love it.

  19. YoungDizzy3420

    The Col D Orcia Brunello isn t the Riserva I know and loved but It still gotta be a good bottle to enjoy…

  22. CoolEmergency6248

    This is not a great list but the prices are quite reasonable for a restaurant tbh. I would go with Crognolo on the low end or either of the Barolos at the high end

  23. fermenter85

    The domestic wines on this list are the vaguely upscale grape-based equivalent of cupcake flavored vape pens sold to teenagers.

  24. No-Specificity

    I dont recognize any of these but generally Napa and maybe Santa Barbra would be okay

  25. aarong125

    I’d go for the regliali, San polo or ceretto if going for a bottle. Skip all the USA wine, those are all junk giant producers.

  27. Illustrious-Seat-700

    I enjoy the Belnero at that price point. Especially after it opens up or is decanted.

  28. mcgargargar

    I’ve seen worse! Depends what you’re eating… give me an example of a dish you might order and I’ll tell you what I’d pair with it.

  30. bgutz

    I’m lazy and used an app…

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  31. No_Ticket_1204

    Wine. Water as well. Not in the same glass.

  34. kurib0h_

    Lamole di Lamole is underrated. Great value for money