Denver's Piemonte Pilgrimage with 450+ Italian Bottles
Cherry Creek · Denver · Northern Italian · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 14, 2026
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The wine list arrives like a leather-bound novel—over 100 pages, 450+ selections, and it's 95% Italian. This is what happens when someone takes Piemonte seriously in Denver. The sheer depth in Barolo and Barbaresco alone could stock a small enoteca.
The heart of this list beats in Piemonte: verticals from Gagliardo, Sottimano, Cigliuti, and even a 1995 Palladino Barolo sitting quietly in the cellar. But it doesn't stop there—Timorasso from Mandirola 1913, Langhe Riesling from G.D. Vajra, Super Tuscans like Ornellaia's Serre Nuove. The range covers every major Italian region with the kind of producer selection that shows someone actually travels to these vineyards. A sommelier clearly runs this program, and they've built something rare: a list that rewards both deep knowledge and curious exploration.
The 15-20 glass pours lean heavily Italian, as they should. We spotted the Toscana Bianco 'Vistamare' from Ca'Marcanda 2023 and the Langhe Riesling from Vajra 2023 on rotation—smart picks that show range beyond the expected Chianti and Pinot Grigio. The glass program rotates seasonally but doesn't chase trends; it supports the food.
Langhe Riesling G.D. Vajra 2023 — $60
Alpine-fresh Riesling from one of Barolo's best producers—this is what happens when Piemonte does white wine right, and it's priced like a regional bottle, not a unicorn
Timorasso 'Derthona' Mandirola 1913 2022
Most people skip Timorasso because they've never heard of it—mineral-driven white from Piemonte's hills that drinks like aged white Burgundy at half the price and ego
Super Tuscan 'Serre Nuove' Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2021
It's the baby brother of one of Tuscany's cult wines, but you're paying for the Ornellaia name—there are better Super Tuscans on this list for less
Barbaresco 'Serraboella' Cigliuti 2014 + Braised Duck with Kalamata Olives
The earthy, truffle-laced tannins of aged Barbaresco meet slow-cooked duck fat and briny olives—this is textbook Piemonte on a plate
The Bottom Line
If you care about Italian wine beyond the basics, Barolo Grill is non-negotiable in Denver. The list is deep, the staff knows it, and the pricing respects your wallet. This is a destination, not a backup plan.
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