Natural wines and sourdough in a low-key charmer
East Nashville · Nashville · American (vegetable-forward, wood-fired pizza) · Visit Website ↗
Updated March 2026
Reviewed March 2, 2026
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Folk's wine list is short and sweet — think curated, not comprehensive. The focus is natural wines that won't compete with wood-fired pizza, which means Northern Italian and French oddities get the nod. Two by-the-glass options tells you everything: this is a beer-and-pizza spot that happens to care about wine.
The list leans heavily on Veneto, which makes sense when you're slinging naturally leavened sourdough pies. Domini del Leone shows up twice — a Pinot Grigio and a Corvina blend — both solid workhorses that won't break the bank. The wild card is Le Champs d'Orphee Braucol from Gaillac, a Southwest France region most people skip but natural wine nerds love. It's a tight selection, maybe 8-10 bottles total if we're being generous, but every pick feels intentional rather than phoned-in from a distributor catalog.
Two glasses. That's it. We're guessing it's the Domini del Leone Pinot Grigio and the Corvina blend at $10 each, which is fair pricing for casual pours. No rotation mentioned, so these are likely the anchors that sit until the bottle's gone. Not exciting, but honest — and when your vibe is neighborhood hangout, consistency matters more than variety.
Domini del Leone Corvina+ Veneto IT '22 — $40
Corvina's the backbone of Valpolicella, and at $40 a bottle this delivers bright cherry fruit with enough structure to stand up to charred crust and melted cheese without overpowering seasonal veg
Le Champs d'Orphee 'Papillon d'Orphee' Braucol Gaillac FR '23
Braucol is Gaillac's secret weapon — peppery, rustic, and wildly food-friendly. Most people have never heard of it, but it's exactly the kind of bottle that makes natural wine fun instead of pretentious
Domini del Leone Pinot Grigio Veneto IT '22
It's fine, but Pinot Grigio is the default white at every pizza joint in America. If you're at Folk, take a chance on something weirder — that's the whole point of this place
Le Champs d'Orphee 'Papillon d'Orphee' Braucol Gaillac FR '23 + Wood-fired pizza with seasonal mushrooms and herbs
Braucol's earthy, peppery funk mirrors the char and umami of wood-fired mushrooms, while the wine's rustic edge cuts through rich cheese without fighting the delicate herbs
🎲 The Bottom Line
Folk isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's exactly why it works. The list is small, natural-leaning, and fairly priced — perfect for a casual night out where wine supports the vibe instead of stealing the show.
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
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Steep
Basic Stemmed
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Plays It Safe
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Willing but Green
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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