Italy on the Wine List, Wyoming on the Wall
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Italian
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · May 22, 2026
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The list lands with a clear point of view: this is an Italian restaurant that takes its Italian wine seriously. Tuscany and Piedmont anchor the whole thing, and you won't find any apologetic California Cabernet filler trying to please everyone. It's a focused, regional list — and in a mountain town full of steakhouse wine programs, that focus earns some respect.
Nani's runs a tight Italian corridor from north to south — Pinot Grigio and Friuli whites up top, Chianti Classico Riserva and Brunello di Montalcino holding down Tuscany, with Barolo and Amarone della Valpolicella rounding out the big reds. The list sits in the 40–80 bottle range, which is enough to tell a real story without overwhelming anyone. The gaps show up in the middle tier — don't expect much in the way of Sagrantino, Etna Rosso, or anything that requires a brief explanation. This is Northern and Central Italy's greatest hits, competently assembled.
Eight to fourteen pours by the glass is a reasonable spread for a room this size, and at $13–$20 a glass it's priced like a resort town knows it can get away with it. The glass list likely tracks the bottle list closely — expect Pinot Grigio, Chianti, and something Venetian to anchor the rotation. Don't expect the Brunello or Barolo to show up by the glass; those are committed-drinker territory.
Chianti Classico Riserva — $55
A Chianti Classico Riserva in the $50–$60 range is the sweet spot on a list like this — food-friendly, structured enough for osso buco or veal, and priced closer to fair than anything else on the menu. It's the wine that does the most work per dollar here.
Friuli white
Most tables at an Italian restaurant in Jackson Hole are going to reach for the Pinot Grigio on autopilot, but a Friuli white — if they're pouring one — is where things get interesting. More texture, more personality, and honestly a better match for the house-made pasta.
Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone is a wine that gets marked up hard the moment it lands on a restaurant list, and in a resort market that markup only gets worse. Unless you're splitting a bottle and settling in for the night, the price-to-pleasure math rarely works in your favor here — and it demands food that can stand up to it, which limits your options.
Barolo + Osso Buco
Barolo's tar-and-roses structure and firm tannins are made for braised meat. The osso buco's richness softens the wine's edges while the wine cuts right through the fat. It's the most classic move on the menu and it earns its reputation.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Nani's isn't trying to be a wine destination — it's trying to be a good Italian restaurant with a wine list that doesn't embarrass itself, and it largely succeeds. If you're eating pasta or braised meat and want something from the right country to drink with it, you'll find it here.
Jackson Town · Jackson Hole · Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty — but the list is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it. Order a beer, enjoy the ribs, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting — no more, no less. You'll drink well here if you pick smart, but this isn't a destination for wine people so much as a very competent resort bar that happens to have Opus One on the list.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is — a bakery-café with a genuinely thoughtful short list of natural pours at fair prices. If you're in Jackson and want a glass of something interesting without the steakhouse markup, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town of Jackson · Jackson Hole · French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole — the sommelier influence is visible, the European focus is coherent, and the list has depth worth exploring. Just go in knowing the markups are hotel-resort territory, and steer toward the Old World bottles where the curation is strongest.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
East of Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly — reliable, a little expensive, and zero risk. If you're here for the views and the bison, you'll drink well enough; just don't come expecting the list to match the drama outside the window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square · Jackson Hole · Tapas / Wine Bar
Bin22 is the wine bar that has no business being this good in the middle of Wyoming ski country, and that's exactly why we're sending people here. If you're in Jackson Hole and you care about what's in your glass, this is the only address that matters.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Rainbow Curve / I-49 Corridor · Bentonville · Italian
The Bertani Amarone and Col d'Orcia Brunello sitting on this list are like finding a Rolex in a vending machine — impressive that they exist, but the surrounding context makes the whole thing feel absurd. Come for the pasta, drink the Chianti Classico, and lower your expectations accordingly.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Square · Bentonville · Italian
Tavola Trattoria isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it has enough going on — solid Italian depth, fair pricing, reasonable glass options — to earn your business on a date night in Bentonville. Stick to the classics and let the balcony do the rest.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown / Central Ave · Bentonville · Italian
Sestina is doing something genuinely interesting for Bentonville — an Italian-focused, bubble-forward list with real producers and regional ambition tucked into a small but considered 26-bottle program. The red wine gap and unknown by-the-glass program hold it back from greatness, but if you're in Northwest Arkansas and want to drink better than average, this is the spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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