Chianti, Riesling and a Clear Price List
· Albany · Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · September 23, 2026
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Start with the numbers. Albany's linked menu, revised April 13, 2026, offers wine choices worth comparing before ordering. Confirm today's prices and availability.
Da Vinci Chianti sits alongside California reds; Glenora Riesling brings the Finger Lakes into the mix. House bottles are labeled 1.5 litres, so compare sizes as well as prices.
Copper Ridge Cabernet is listed at $9.25 a glass. Da Vinci Chianti is $10.25; Banfi Chianti Classico is $12.75. Glass volumes aren't specified.
The Bottom Line
Choose by budget, check bottle size, and confirm the current menu. We haven't independently assessed service, glassware or storage.
Downtown Albany · Albany · Steakhouse
Order by the glass and explore: the posted menu gives you Riesling, Chablis, Cahors and Rioja without a bottle commitment. Pentimento at $16 is our price-conscious red starting point. Check the current list before ordering; the complete cellar, service and storage haven't been independently verified.
West Albany · Albany · Italian
Grappa ’72 gives you several ways into Italian wine without committing to a prestige bottle. Our move is Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva at $47/bottle for the table, or Bigi Orvietto at $9/glass if you want your own white. Confirm the current vintage and price when ordering.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown/Clinton Square · Albany · Modern Mexican / Latin-inspired
Ama Cocina isn't a destination wine bar, but it's a Wild Card worth respecting — a food-forward Latin spot that actually thought about its wine list instead of phoning it in. Come for the tacos, order the Albariño, and be pleasantly surprised.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Warehouse District/Riverfront · Albany · Wine Bar / American Small Plates
The Shaker & Vine is Albany's best argument for the self-pour wine bar format — the markup is shockingly fair, the riverside setting earns its keep, and the list is approachable without being embarrassing. Don't come hunting for rare producers, but do come for a relaxed pour with a view.
Solid Range
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Colonie · Albany · Classic Italian-American
Lombardo's wine list is the culinary equivalent of a comfortable booth — nothing revelatory, but nothing offensive, and it gets the job done alongside a plate of baked ziti. Send a friend here for the food and tell them to order the Barolo if they want to feel like they tried.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Albany · Albany · Steakhouse / Lounge
677 Prime Lounge is the wine list equivalent of a perfectly cooked strip steak — nothing surprising, nothing wrong, everything exactly where you expect it to be. If you're in Albany and someone else is buying, order the Silver Oak and enjoy the room; if you're watching your tab, lean on Jordan and don't let them upsell you to Caymus.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Amarillo · Amarillo · Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
Mac Joe's is the wild card of the Texas Panhandle — a 450-label list in a Tuscan-themed Italian joint in Amarillo is not something anyone sees coming. The pricing leans steep and the selection plays it safe with California royalty, but the sheer ambition here earns genuine respect.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Warwick · Providence · Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
Tavolo is the rare suburban restaurant where the wine list is a genuine reason to show up — not just an afterthought to the menu. Come on a Tuesday, order a Brunello, get the osso buco, and tell your big-city friends to calm down.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Laskin Road Corridor · Virginia Beach · Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
Aldo's is a reliable anchor in Virginia Beach's fine dining scene — the wine list won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass anyone either. Stick to the Italian side of the list, avoid the celebrity Napa bottles, and you'll leave happy.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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