Italian Food Deserves Better Than This
· Conyers · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 30, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Cafe Milano’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Cafe Milano reads like the shelf tag at your local Kroger — familiar names, approachable prices, zero surprises. Nineteen labels covering the full menu is technically a wine program, but it's doing the bare minimum to earn that title. At least the pricing doesn't make you wince.
The list leans heavily on mass-market California producers: Copperidge by E&J Gallo anchors the house section across four varietals, Kendall Jackson shows up three times, and Beringer contributes two Moscato-adjacent options. There are a couple of nods to Italy — the Banfi Bellagio Chianti and two Ruffino Chianti Ducale Riservas — which at least matches the restaurant's cuisine. The Bolla Valpolicella is a familiar face, and it's fine for what it is, but there's nothing here from Piedmont, Campania, or anywhere that might make an Italian food lover's eyes light up. The list doesn't evolve; it just sits there.
Seventeen of nineteen wines are available by the glass, which is genuinely generous and the clearest sign that this place wants to be accessible. Glass pours run $5.95–$7.95, which is honest money in 2024. The problem is the selection doesn't change — what you see is what you've always gotten.
The Bottom Line
Cafe Milano's wine list is a placeholder, not a program — Gallo house pours and grocery-store staples with a couple of Ruffino Chiantis to remind you you're at an Italian restaurant. The pricing is fair and the by-the-glass selection is wide, so you won't feel robbed, but you will feel like the kitchen cares more about your meal than the list does about your glass. Order the Chianti Riserva and spend your energy on the food.
19 wines captured from the source list, including wines not yet matched to our catalog. Availability, vintages, and prices can change. View source wine list.
Chardonnay 5.95 22.95 Inviting aroma complimented with apple flavors.
House Wines
$5.95 / glass · $22.95 / bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon 5.95 22.95 Attractive berry flavors with a hint of plum and spice.
House Wines
$5.95 / glass · $22.95 / bottle
Merlot 5.95 22.95 Light body, with a soft and herbal finish.
House Wines
$5.95 / glass · $22.95 / bottle
White Zinfandel 5.95 22.95 Sweet flavors of strawberry and fruit.
House Wines
$5.95 / glass · $22.95 / bottle
Crane Lake Riesling 7.95 31.95 Distinct flavors of guava and pear, with a slightly sweet finish.
White & Blush Wines
$7.95 / glass · $31.95 / bottle
Chloe Pino Grigio Refreshing flavors of peach, honeysuckle and lemon, well balanced.
White & Blush Wines
Beringer White Zinfandel 6.95 27.95 Well known blush wine, with light and balanced flavor.
White & Blush Wines
$6.95 / glass · $27.95 / bottle
Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio 6.95 27.95 Crisp, refreshing, with a snappy finish.
White & Blush Wines
$6.95 / glass · $27.95 / bottle
Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc 6.95 27.95 Intense citrus and tropical flavors, with a lingering finish.
White & Blush Wines
$6.95 / glass · $27.95 / bottle
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay 6.95 27.95 Elegant, yet balanced, with a subtle oak finish.
White & Blush Wines
$6.95 / glass · $27.95 / bottle
Bellagio Banfi Chianti 2006 6.95 27.95 Well-balanced, dry, with a fruity palate.
Red Wines
$6.95 / glass · $27.95 / bottle
Bolla Valpolicella 2008 6.95 27.95 Soft, round, medium bodied.
Red Wines
$6.95 / glass · $27.95 / bottle
Clois Du Bois Pinot Noir 2007 7.95 31.95 Light and smooth, with a subtle hint of raspberry, black berry.
Red Wines
$7.95 / glass · $31.95 / bottle
Kendall Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (Vintners) 6.95 27.95 Attractive and round, wild berry aromas, with a subtle, oak finish.
Red Wines
$6.95 / glass · $27.95 / bottle
Kendall Jackson Merlot 2007 (Vintners) 6.95 27.95 Complex flavors of blackberry and plum, with a subtle, oak finish.
Red Wines
$6.95 / glass · $27.95 / bottle
Ruffino Chianti Ducale 2006 (Riserva) 7.95 31.95 Full bodied, robust, rich and smooth.
Red Wines
$7.95 / glass · $31.95 / bottle
Ruffino Chianti Ducale Oro 2004 (Gold Riserva) N/A 65.95 Distinct structure, rich and complex flavors, with a soft finish.
Red Wines
$65.95 / bottle
Mionetto Moscato (White) 6.95 27.95 Delightful and light, this sparkling wine is a pleasant surprise.
Sparkling Wines
$6.95 / glass · $27.95 / bottle
Beringer Moscato (Red) 6.95 27.95 Soft and sweet, this is a refreshing sparkling red wine.
Sparkling Wines
$6.95 / glass · $27.95 / bottle
Decatur · Decatur · Italian
Sapori di Napoli isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's fine — it's a pizzeria that put genuine thought into sixteen Italian bottles instead of padding the list with grocery-store fillers. If you're looking for a deep cellar or adventurous pours, keep walking; if you want a solid Valpolicella or a proper Brunello with your Neapolitan pie, this list delivers exactly what it promises.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Alpharetta · Italian
Ippolito's Alpharetta keeps it simple and mostly keeps it fair — bottle prices stay under $50, the Italian reds are the right call for the cuisine, and the across-the-board by-the-glass program gives you flexibility. Skip the Meiomi, lean into the Italian side of the list, and you'll drink well enough for a weeknight dinner without any drama.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Lilburn · Italian
Le Sorelle is a genuinely warm neighborhood Italian with a wine program that does its job without showing off. We don't have enough sourced detail on specific bottles or pricing to steer you toward a particular pour, but the overall restaurant quality — attentive service, serious cooking, special-occasion energy — suggests the wine won't let you down either. Go for the food, drink whatever they recommend with the Lamb Shank, and trust the room.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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