Unrated: a long Italian-leaning list with glass pours from $8 to $13
West Albany · Albany · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 9, 2026 · How we review
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Grappa '72 posts its full wine menu online: wines by the glass, sparkling bottles, half bottles, then whites and reds organized by country and region. The list leans Italian, with Tuscany, Veneto and Abruzzo each getting their own block, plus California, Chile, Argentina and Australia. The restaurant adds that vintages and availability change, so confirm before you order.
Tuscany is the deepest Italian red block, with Chianti Classico from Luiano at $36 up to Tignanello Super Tuscan at $181, and Brunello from Renieri, La Fuga and Banfi. Veneto has Amarone from Luigi Righetti at $58, Cesari at $68 and Allegrini at $115. Abruzzo is the budget lane: Citra Montepulciano is $27 and Casal Thaulero is $28. The Italian whites include Pieropan Soave Classico at $47 and Tramin Pinot Bianco at $45.
The posted glass list runs $8 to $13. The Italian options include Bigi Orvietto at $9, Dei Feudi Falanghina at $11 and Nozzole Chianti Riserva at $12. Pick glasses when the table wants different things. Hess Collection Chardonnay at $13 is the top of the white glass list.
The Bottom Line
Order the Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva at $47 if you want a safe, named Tuscan bottle, or try the Righetti Amarone at $58 with the veal medallions. The list is undated, so confirm vintages and prices when you sit down. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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