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Corleone's Trattoria

All-Italy List With Red Sauce Soul

Historic Savannah · Savannah · Italian · Visit Website ↗

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Reviewed February 21, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyPlays It Safe
MarkupFair
GlasswareStemless Casual
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

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.

Selection Deep Dive

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.

By the Glass

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.

💰Best Value

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

💎Hidden Gem

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

Skip This

Impero Premium Collection Chardonnay

Generic 'Premium Collection' Chardonnay screams bulk wine dressed up — spend $4 more and jump to something with actual producer identity

🍽️Perfect Pairing

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.

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