Italian-focused and mountain-worthy, mostly
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · May 22, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Orsetto Italian Kitchen & Bar’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 Orsetto reads like someone actually cared about Italy — regionally organized, with real producers showing up rather than the usual grocery-store Pinot Grigio filler. It's not a long list, but it has direction, which in a ski town is already a win.
The backbone is firmly Italian, pulling from Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, and Northern Italy with some Sicilian and Sardinian interest thrown in. Piedmont gets proper respect — Barolo and Barbaresco have a seat at the table, not just as name-drops but as the list's anchor. The Super Tuscan presence, with names like Sassicaia and Tignanello in the orbit, signals ambition, though at those price points you're paying mountain-town rent on top of already-premium bottles. The bright spot is the Northern Italian whites — Vermentino from Sardinia and Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige are here to remind you that Italian wine isn't just Chianti and big reds.
Eight to fourteen options by the glass is a respectable spread for this size of program, covering both red and white Italian ground. The glass range of $14–$22 is on the higher end but tracks with Jackson Hole's general cost-of-living tax on everything. We'd lean toward whatever Alto Adige Pinot Grigio or Vermentino is pouring — they tend to be the better value at this price tier.
Vermentino, Sardinia — $14
Sardinian Vermentino is chronically underpriced relative to how much personality it delivers — saline, herby, and sharp enough to cut through antipasti or a buttery risotto. At the low end of the glass pour range, it's the smartest order on the list.
Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige
Most people order Pinot Grigio on autopilot and end up with something forgettable. Alto Adige Pinot Grigio is a different animal — structured, mineral-driven, with actual tension. Don't skip it because of the grape's bad reputation elsewhere.
Sassicaia or Tignanello
These are great wines. They're also wines that carry massive brand recognition and therefore get marked up aggressively everywhere, especially in tourist-heavy markets. You will pay a significant premium for the label here versus what you'd pay at retail. Save the Super Tuscan splurge for somewhere with fair pricing.
Barolo, Piedmont + Wood-fired protein
Barolo's tannin structure and earthy depth were basically designed to go up against something char-edged and savory coming off a wood fire. The wine stands up, the food softens it, and neither one loses.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Orsetto has the bones of a genuinely good Italian wine program — real regions, real producers, thoughtful range — but Jackson Hole pricing keeps it from being a destination for wine value. Go for the list's personality, not its wallet-friendliness.
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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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
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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