Gioia Italy

Twenty-five bottles isn't much, but Gioia's list reads like someone's personal Italian cellar — laser-focused on the boot from Piemonte to Sicilia. Fair pricing and a Wednesday half-price program suggest they actually want you to drink here, not just look at the list. The selection skews traditional with some serious heavy hitters lurking in the lineup.

This is an all-Italian show, and they're not messing around with the usual suspects. You've got legit Barolo and Barbaresco from Francone, Brunello from Ridolfi, and regional gems from Puglia and Salento through Cantine Fabio Cordella. The list leans northern but doesn't ignore the south — smart for a pizzeria that likely moves volume on lighter reds and crisp whites. No international filler, no California Cab hiding in the corner. Just Italy, done right, with producers who know their terroir.

Six glass pours starting at $12 is solid for a neighborhood Italian spot. The Chardonnay from Cantine Fabio Cordella shows they're not defaulting to Pinot Grigio basics, and the price point suggests fair restaurant markup. Glass selection appears to rotate with some thought, though we'd love to see more adventurous picks beyond the standards.