Aqua e Vino

The wine list at Aqua e Vino leans hard into its Italian identity — this is a Piedmont-first operation with a clear affection for Nebbiolo. The selection is compact but purposeful, clearly curated by someone who cares about the regions they're representing, even if the depth isn't staggering.

Nebbiolo dominates the red section, with notable bottles from serious producers like Domenico Clerico anchoring the list. You'll find traditional Barolo and Barbaresco offerings alongside more approachable Langhe Nebbiolo for those not ready to drop triple digits. The list skews Northern Italian — Tuscany gets a nod, but this isn't a Super Tuscan showcase. We're missing the broader Italian picture: no Campania, no Sicily, no Friuli whites to speak of. It's a focused approach that works for the vibe but leaves adventurous drinkers wanting more range.

The glass pour program appears limited, likely rotating through safer crowd-pleasers — a Pinot Grigio, a Chianti, maybe a prosecco. Don't expect weekly rotations or adventurous single-glass pours of that Clerico Barolo. The by-the-glass selection exists to serve the date-night crowd ordering pasta, not to showcase the cellar's best stuff.