Familiar Names, Familiar Markups, Familiar Disappointment
Bell Tower · Fort Myers · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 11, 2026
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The wine list at Carrabba's reads like a greatest hits album from the mid-2000s — Santa Margherita, Kendall-Jackson, Francis Ford Coppola. You've seen this list before, probably at the last Carrabba's you visited, because that's exactly what it is: a corporate-approved roster of safe, recognizable labels designed to move bottles with minimal effort.
The list leans on Tuscany and California, which at least makes thematic sense for an Italian-American concept. Il Borro's 'Pian di Nova' Super Tuscan and the Borrigiano Toscana are the most interesting entries here — actual producers with some credibility behind them. Beyond that, you're looking at Duckhorn and Daou checking the premium California box, while Chloe and Imagery fill out the mid-range slots. There's nothing adventurous, nothing regional-Italian outside Tuscany, and no natural or artisan producers in sight.
By-the-glass specifics aren't published cleanly, but given the bottle lineup, expect the usual suspects poured by the glass at prices that'll make you do quick math on your phone. The Imagery and Chloe pours are the likely workhorses here, and at retail prices well under $15 a bottle, you should know what you're paying for.
Cecchi Chianti Classico — null
Cecchi is a reliable, honest Chianti Classico producer — one of the few bottles on this list that actually belongs in an Italian restaurant. It's the closest thing to a purposeful pick here, and Sangiovese with red sauce is never a bad idea.
Il Borro 'Pian di Nova' Super Tuscan
Il Borro is a legit Tuscan estate with Ferragamo family ownership and genuine winemaking chops. 'Pian di Nova' is a Syrah-Sangiovese blend that punches above its pay grade — most people scroll right past it and grab the Santa Margherita on autopilot. Don't be most people.
Chloe Pinot Grigio
At $32 a bottle for something retailing around $14, you're paying a 129% markup for a grocery store wine with a pretty label. There is no version of this that makes sense when you do the math.
Cecchi Chianti Classico + Chicken Bryan
Chicken Bryan's lemon butter and sun-dried tomato profile needs acidity to cut through the richness — Sangiovese's natural tartness does exactly that without overwhelming the dish. It's the one pairing on this menu where the list actually works with the kitchen.
❌ The Bottom Line
Carrabba's Fort Myers is a chain doing chain things with wine — safe labels, steep markups, and zero risk-taking. Order the Chianti, avoid the grocery-store pours at restaurant prices, and keep your expectations calibrated to the room.
Downtown River District · Fort Myers · Japanese, Sushi
Blu Sushi Downtown isn't a wine destination, but it's a perfectly functional place to have a decent glass while eating good rolls in a fun room. Send your friend here for a night out — just tell them to skip the Rombauer.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / Daniels Parkway · Fort Myers · Japanese, Sushi
Mori Sushi & Grill isn't the place you go for a wine adventure, but the list is priced fairly and the Sauvignon Blancs do real work alongside the food. Grab a glass of Nobilo, order the sashimi, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / Daniels Parkway · Fort Myers · Italian-American, family-style
Two Meatballs isn't a wine destination, but the Italian backbone of the list is honest and the pricing is fair enough that you won't feel robbed. Order the Barbera, get the baked ziti, and let the chaos of the dining room do the rest.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / US-41 · Fort Myers · Wine Bar, New American
Non Chalance has all the right intentions — a chill wine bar vibe with small plates in a neighborhood that needed it — but the list leans hard on low-cost, high-markup retail staples that don't hold up under scrutiny. Come for the atmosphere, but go easy on the bottle orders.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Downtown Fort Myers River District · Fort Myers · Rooftop Bar / Tapas & Small Plates
Beacon Social Drinkery is a genuinely fun place to watch the sun go down — just don't come here expecting the wine list to match the altitude. Order a cocktail, enjoy the view, and if you must have wine, the Crios Rosé is your move.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Fort Myers River District · Fort Myers · Upscale Contemporary Seafood and American
The Silver King won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you either — and for a hotel restaurant in Fort Myers, that's a genuine win. Take the Leflaive, skip the Rombauer, and enjoy the river view.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
West Toledo / Reynolds Corner · Toledo · Italian
There's one reason to come here for wine: Thursday. Half-price bottles on a standing weekly basis is a genuinely good deal, especially on the Santa Margherita. Any other night, the markups are steep and the list doesn't justify them.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
West Toledo/Monroe Street · Toledo · Italian
Carrabba's Toledo isn't a destination for wine — but it's not an embarrassment either. The Ruffino Chianti Classico alone earns its keep, and if you stick to the Italian side of the list, you'll drink reasonably well without drama.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
La Jolla · Chula Vista · Italian
Marisi is a reliable Italian wine list with genuine ambition hiding behind a steep markup structure — the producers are right, the regions are right, but you'll pay for the privilege. Go for the Produttori Barbaresco and the Pre-Phylloxera Barbera, and you'll leave satisfied.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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