Panzano

You open this list and immediately know someone cares—300-plus bottles, almost all Italian, with serious depth in Piedmont. This isn't the token Chianti-and-Pinot-Grigio approach most Italian spots phone in. They're going deep into Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello territory with the confidence of a restaurant that knows its audience.

The Northern Italian focus is legitimate and well-executed, spanning proper Piedmont heavyweights alongside Super Tuscans and Brunello di Montalcino. They're not just cherry-picking the famous names—you'll find Gavi and Soave representing the white side with actual producer diversity. The 300-400 bottle count gives them room to explore beyond the obvious regions, though this is clearly a red wine lover's destination. With a sommelier on staff steering the ship, the selections feel curated rather than assembled from a distributor's greatest hits.

Twenty to thirty glasses is a strong program for a restaurant this size, and they're using it to showcase the breadth of Northern Italy rather than just parking safe bets. The rotation appears occasional rather than constant, which makes sense for a list this Italian-focused—you want stability when you're pouring Nebbiolo and Sangiovese that need proper representation. Glassware is varietal-specific, which matters when you're serving wines this precise.