All-Italy List With Red Sauce Soul
Historic Savannah · Savannah · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · February 21, 2026
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The Amanti Wine Bar tucked inside Corleone's leans hard into its Italian identity — every bottle hails from the boot. The list runs tourist-friendly with pricing that won't make you wince, which is rare on this stretch of Broughton. It's comfort-food wine for a comfort-food spot, and there's zero pretense about it.
The list hits the expected Italian regions — Veneto, Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily — with producers that won't surprise anyone who's thumbed through a Wine Enthusiast. The Impero Premium Collection Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay anchor the whites, while reds climb from approachable Nero d'Avola and young Amarone up to proper heavyweights like Barolo Bisù from Bonfante & Chiarle and Brunello di Montalcino Notte di Note. The range tops out around $120, which feels restrained for a tourist-heavy location. We'd love to see some skin-contact or less-polished producers sneak in, but this list knows its audience: visitors craving Chianti with their chicken parm, not natural wine discourse.
Glass pours run $8-$12, which is shockingly fair for downtown Savannah. We're seeing classics like the Impero whites and likely a crowd-pleasing Prosecco di Valdobbiadene CostaRoss. The rotation appears static — this isn't a by-the-glass program chasing seasonal drops or experimenting with new regions.
Corvina Tinazzi Young Amarone — $65
Young Amarone from a solid Veneto producer delivers dried cherry richness without the $150 sticker shock of traditional bottlings — perfect bridge wine for Amarone-curious drinkers
Nero d'Avola Tareni Pellegrino
Sicily's workhorse grape rarely gets respect on Italian lists dominated by Tuscany, but Pellegrino's expression brings dark plum and savory herb notes that cut through tomato sauce better than most Chiantis on the list
Impero Premium Collection Chardonnay
Generic 'Premium Collection' Chardonnay screams bulk wine dressed up — spend $4 more and jump to something with actual producer identity
Barolo Bisù Bonfante & Chiarle + Veal Parmesan
Barolo's tar and rose petal aromatics plus grippy tannins stand up to the richness of breaded veal and melted mozzarella while cutting through the tomato acidity — textbook Piedmont-meets-red-sauce magic
The Bottom Line
Corleone's delivers exactly what it promises: straightforward Italian wines at neighborhood prices in a tourist zone. It's not pushing boundaries, but it's also not gouging you for the privilege of drinking Brunello with lasagna.
Downtown Savannah · Savannah · Farm to Table, Seasonal
The 1540 Room is a dependable, well-curated list in one of Savannah's most atmospheric dining rooms — you won't find anything to argue with, but you won't find anything to be shocked by either. Send your friends here when they want a great bottle with a great meal and zero drama.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Historic District · Savannah · Port City Southern
The Grey proves that a curated, adventurous wine list can be just as impressive as a 700-bottle cellar. James Beard Outstanding Chef Mashama Bailey's food demands a wine program that matches its ambition, and the sommelier team delivers — with indigenous varietals, natural wines, and by-the-glass pours you won't find anywhere else in the Southeast. Come for the food, stay for the wine education you didn't know you needed.
Adventurous & Curated
Worth It
Varietal Specific
Sommelier Led
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
Thomas Square · Savannah · Southern
Common Thread is Savannah's rising wine sleeper. Libby Burk is building one of the most interesting sommelier-driven programs in the Southeast — indigenous varietals, natural wines, and a genuine passion for making wine accessible and fun. Not as deep as Common's 710-bottle cathedral, not as famous as The Grey's James Beard pedigree, but arguably the most exciting wine program in town for anyone who wants to learn something new every visit.
Adventurous
Fair
Proper
Sommelier Led
Wine Club & Events
Proper
Historic District · Savannah · Southern American
Common isn't just the best wine program in Savannah — it's one of the best in the Southeast. 710 selections including first-growth Bordeaux verticals, Grand Cru Burgundy, and Napa trophy wines, backed by a three-sommelier team. The $25 corkage fee is fair if you bring something the list doesn't cover, but good luck finding a gap. Plan a trip around this one.
Encyclopedic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Sommelier Team
Rotating
Cellar Proper
Historic District · Savannah · Southern American
Come for the pirate history and the She-Crab soup, but leave wine expectations at the door. This list exists to fill a checkbox, not to enhance your meal—order a cocktail or local beer instead.
Crowd Pleasers
Gouge
Red Flag
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Historic District · Savannah · Italian Steakhouse
Pacifico won't change your wine life, but it won't ruin your dinner either. If you're here for the steaks and want a safe Italian red, you'll be fine. Just don't expect value or adventure.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Stemless Casual
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Italian
Bici's wine list won't knock you sideways, but it's honest, Italian-focused, and fairly priced — a reliable partner to the food. We'd send a friend here and tell them to skip the Sauvignon Blanc and go straight for the Greco.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East Parkway / Elks Plaza · Gatlinburg · Italian
The Best Italian's wine list does exactly what it needs to do: keep casual diners happy, not drain wallets, and get out of the way of the garlic knots. We wouldn't drive to Gatlinburg for the wine, but if you're already there and want something decent with dinner, you'll be fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Vail Village · Vail · Italian
La Nonna brings a legitimately serious Italian cellar to a town where most restaurants are content to coast on their ski-town captive audience — and that deserves real credit. The markups are steep across the board, but the bones of the list are strong enough that the right bottle makes the whole evening.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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