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๐ŸŽฒThe Wild Card

Folk

Natural wines and sourdough in a low-key charmer

East Nashville ยท Nashville ยท American (vegetable-forward, wood-fired pizza) ยท Visit Website โ†—

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Reviewed March 2, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietySmall but Thoughtful
MarkupFair
GlasswareStemless Casual
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

Folk's wine list is short and sweet โ€” 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.

Selection Deep Dive

The list leans heavily on Veneto, which makes sense when you're slinging naturally leavened sourdough pies. Domini del Leone shows up twice โ€” a Pinot Grigio and a Corvina blend โ€” 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.

By the Glass

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 โ€” and when your vibe is neighborhood hangout, consistency matters more than variety.

๐Ÿ’ฐBest Value

Domini del Leone Corvina+ Veneto IT '22 โ€” $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

๐Ÿ’ŽHidden Gem

Le Champs d'Orphee 'Papillon d'Orphee' Braucol Gaillac FR '23

Braucol is Gaillac's secret weapon โ€” 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

โ›”Skip This

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 โ€” that's the whole point of this place

๐Ÿฝ๏ธPerfect Pairing

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

๐ŸŽฒ 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 โ€” perfect for a casual night out where wine supports the vibe instead of stealing the show.

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