Casa D'Angelo

The wine list at Casa D'Angelo feels like it was assembled a decade ago and hasn't been touched since. It's the kind of Italian-American setup where you know exactly what you're getting before you even open the book: Super Tuscans, Barolos with restaurant markup, and safe Pinot Grigios that won't offend anyone.

The Italian focus is obvious but uninspired—heavy on recognizable names from Tuscany and Piedmont without much depth in regions like Sicily, Campania, or the emerging areas doing exciting work. You'll find the usual suspects: Antinori, Gaja, maybe a Brunello or two priced like they're serving liquid history. The list plays it safe with crowd-pleasers that tourists expect at an upscale Italian joint, which means you're paying for familiarity rather than discovery. There's minimal representation from smaller producers or natural winemakers, and the selection feels frozen in the early 2010s wine boom.

The by-the-glass program is functional but forgettable—probably six to eight pours that rotate about as often as the décor. Expect a Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige, a Chianti Classico, maybe a Barbera, and an overpriced Sangiovese that should cost half what they're charging. The pours are generous enough, but nothing here suggests they're thinking creatively about glass service or using it to introduce diners to anything unexpected.