Old-World Italy, Right in Wine Country
Sonoma Plaza · Sonoma · Traditional Italian Trattoria · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 26, 2026
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You walk into Della Santina's and the wine list feels exactly like the room: unhurried, comfortable, and unapologetically Italian. There's no showboating here — no sprawling cellar list or trendy natural pours — just a focused selection that knows exactly what it is. For a trattoria on Sonoma Plaza, that kind of clarity is actually refreshing.
The list runs roughly 100-180 bottles and leans hard into Tuscany, which makes total sense given the kitchen's DNA. You'll find Antinori Chianti Classico anchoring the Italian reds, with Barolo and Barbaresco showing up to handle the heavier lifting, and Brunello di Montalcino for when someone at the table wants to go all in. What's genuinely interesting is the presence of Sonoma County Italian varietals — Sangiovese and Barbera from local producers — a smart nod to the geography that most Italian spots in the area completely ignore. The gaps are real: France barely registers, and anything outside Italy and Sonoma is mostly an afterthought. But within its lane, the list is curated with intention.
The by-the-glass program runs 10-18 options, which is respectable for a room this size. Expect Italian Pinot Grigio holding down the white side and Chianti-adjacent pours covering the reds. Rotation appears limited — this is not a list that changes with the seasons — but what's poured is appropriate for the food and the price point.
Antinori Chianti Classico — $48
Antinori is one of the most reliable names in Tuscany, and at this price point inside a restaurant, you're getting a proper, food-friendly Sangiovese without paying the markup you'd expect for the pedigree. Order it with anything braised and don't look back.
Sonoma County Sangiovese
Most people come here and reach straight for Italy — understandably — but the local Sangiovese is worth the detour. It's a chance to see how Sonoma handles a grape that's almost always Italian, and the results are often leaner and more site-expressive than you'd expect. Most tables walk right past it.
Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello is a magnificent wine, but in a trattoria setting with standard stemware and no dedicated cellar program, you're not getting the experience the bottle deserves. The markup on prestige Tuscans in restaurant settings rarely makes sense, and this is no exception. Drink it at home where you can give it the attention it needs.
Barbaresco + Osso buco
Braised veal shank is practically purpose-built for Nebbiolo. The wine's firm tannins and dried cherry character cut through the richness of the marrow and the gremolata brightens the whole picture. It's a classic pairing for a reason, and Della Santina's does both things well enough to make it land.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Della Santina's isn't trying to be a wine destination — it's trying to be a great Italian trattoria, and the wine list serves that goal honestly. If you want a focused, fair-priced Italian selection in a courtyard that feels like Siena, this is your spot.
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