Italian Wine at a Steakhouse, Done Right
· Atlanta · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed September 24, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Il Premio’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Il Premio's wine list is short — 21 bottles, all available by the glass — and that alone tells you something intentional is happening here. This isn't a steakhouse that phoned in a wall of Napa Cabs and called it done. The list leans hard into Italian regionality, from Etna to Collio to Langhe, with a few well-chosen American bottles to keep the red meat crowd happy.
The Italian contingent here punches above its weight. You've got Graci Carricante from Etna Bianco, Tiberio Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Casa Setaro Falanghina, and Perrini Negroamaro — a lineup that reads more like a serious wine bar than an Atlanta steakhouse. The red side covers Nerello Mascalese, Valpolicella Superiore, Chianti Classico, and Dolcetto, giving you a real tour of the peninsula without a single lazy Pinot Grigio in sight. The American presence is modest but smart: Lingua Franca AVNI Pinot Noir from Willamette and a Brendel North Coast Cab that isn't just filler. Where the list falls short is depth — there's no second label, no verticals, no Barolo or Brunello for the big-spender crowd.
Every bottle on this list is available by the glass, which is either a brilliant move or a logistical gamble depending on how busy they get — open bottles don't wait forever. Pours range from $13/glass for the Perrini Negroamaro up to $116/glass for Dom Pérignon, with most of the interesting stuff sitting comfortably in the $17–$26 range. That's a functional by-the-glass program that lets you range across Italy one pour at a time.
The Bottom Line
Il Premio is a steakhouse that took its wine list seriously enough to skip the obvious plays, and the result is one of the more interesting Italian-focused lists in Atlanta right now. It's compact, priced fairly across the board, and built for exploration — whether you're going glass by glass through the Italian regions or just need a solid bottle of Chianti Classico at $72 to make a steak dinner feel right. We'd send a friend here specifically for the wine.
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Roc South is a genuinely fun restaurant — the food sounds great and the vibe is undeniable — but the wine program doesn't give us enough to work with or get excited about. Until there's a verifiable list with real producers and fair pricing, let the bartender guide your evening instead.
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· Atlanta · New American/Southern
Park 82 has a wine list in the same way a gas station has a wine selection — technically present, practically limiting. If you're a Pinot Noir devotee who doesn't mind paying restaurant markup for bottles you've seen at Kroger, you'll survive. Everyone else should probably lead with cocktails and ask what's on tap.
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· Atlanta · Asian
Tabla's wine list punches above its weight for an Asian restaurant in Atlanta. The white-heavy, aromatic-focused selection makes genuine sense with the food, pricing at the entry level is fair, and the BTG depth is real. We'd send a friend here for wine without hesitation — just order the Grüner first.
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· Atlanta · Other
MCK isn't trying to be a wine destination — it's a bar and restaurant with a list built for toasting and crowd comfort. The sparkling program punches above the list's weight, the by-the-glass selection is generous, and the markups on still wines are steep but not outrageous. Send a friend here if they want Champagne and something easy to sip; send them somewhere else if they're chasing a wine experience.
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· Atlanta · Gastropub/Tavern
Blue Moon Brewery & Grill is a beer bar first, second, and third — the wine list exists so your friend who doesn't drink beer doesn't feel stranded. If that's the situation, the Cava at $9 or the Elouan Rosé at $10 are perfectly fine. But if wine is the reason you're going out, go somewhere else.
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· Atlanta · Thai
Pink Lotus has built a wine list that takes its cues from the food — acid-forward, bubbles-heavy, and genuinely curious — which is more than most Thai spots in town bother to do. Markups are fair, the by-the-glass selection is wide, and there are real finds here if you look past the Dom Pérignon showpiece bottles at the top. If you're eating Thai in Atlanta and you want something interesting in your glass, this list deserves your attention.
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· Hoschton · Steakhouse
Jacks is a genuinely fun neighborhood hang with solid food, but the wine program doesn't match the ambition of the kitchen. If wine is your thing, call ahead or bring your own if corkage is an option — otherwise, lean into the cocktails and enjoy the patio. We'd love to revisit this rating if they ever put some real thought into the list.
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East Point · Atlanta · Steakhouse
Malone's earns its loyal following on the strength of its pork chops and tenderloin, not its wine list. If wine matters to your meal, you may want to call ahead and ask what's available — or just lean into a cocktail and let the steak do the heavy lifting. This one's a food-first destination.
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· Acworth · Steakhouse
AG Steakhouse earns its reputation as a go-to for celebrations and big nights out on Lake Acworth — but the wine program appears to be in service of the experience rather than a destination in itself. If you're splurging on the filet or the Oscar-style halibut, budget accordingly for the bottle too, and don't expect the list to surprise you. A solid place to drink wine; not a reason to come specifically for wine.
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