Old-school Italian charm, wine list to match
Downtown White Plains · White Plains · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 18, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Mulino's of Westchester’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Mulino's arrives looking exactly like the room feels — formal, familiar, and not trying to surprise anyone. It's an honest Italian-leaning list that covers the bases without any real adventurousness. What you see is what you get, and for a classic Westchester dining room, that's mostly fine.
The Italian representation is the strongest part of the list — Alto Adige shows up with the Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco, Tuscany gets its Super Tuscan moment with the San Felice Perolla, and there's solid Veneto and Friuli coverage on the sparkling side. Beyond Italy, the list leans on recognizable California brands like Joel Gott, Bogle, and William Hill — reliable crowd-pleasers that won't offend anyone but won't excite them either. Spain sneaks in nicely with the Martin Codax Albariño from Rias Baixas, which feels like the most interesting detour on the whole list. The gaps are real: Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello — the big Italian reds that should anchor a list like this — are notably absent or underrepresented given the restaurant's positioning.
The glass program runs roughly 18-25 options which is generous for a restaurant this size, and prices sitting mostly at $10-$13 are reasonable for the Westchester market. The selections mirror the bottle list — competent, approachable, nothing that's going to make you put your fork down in excitement. Rotation appears minimal; this feels like a set-it-and-forget-it BTG program.
Martin Codax Albariño, Rias Baixas — $12/glass
One of the most food-friendly whites on the list at a fair price. Bright acidity and salinity make it work hard against seafood-heavy Italian dishes, and it's a step above the generic California whites that dominate the glass pours.
Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige
Most people at this table are going to reach for the Chardonnay out of habit, which is exactly why you shouldn't. Lageder is a serious Alto Adige producer and the Pinot Bianco is clean, mineral, and refreshing — everything a heavier California Chard isn't. It's the most interesting white on the list and almost nobody orders it.
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne
It's Moët. You're paying a significant restaurant premium for a bottle you can find at any liquor store. The Vandori Prosecco or Cristalino Cava will do the job at the table for a fraction of the cost, and the money is better spent elsewhere on this menu.
San Felice 'Perolla' Super Tuscan + Pappardelle Bolognese
A Sangiovese-based Super Tuscan has the acidity and structure to cut through a rich, meaty Bolognese without steamrolling it. The San Felice Perolla is the most Italian-spirited red on the list and this is exactly the kind of pairing it was built for.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Mulino's is a reliable restaurant wine list doing its job without embarrassing itself — fair prices, decent Italian representation, and enough by-the-glass options to find something that works. Don't come here expecting a deep cellar moment, but you won't be stuck drinking bad wine either.
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
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Crowd Pleasers
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Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Acceptable
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