Germantown's Pasta Den Keeps Wine Honest
Germantown · Nashville · Contemporary American · Visit Website ↗
Updated September 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 2, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Rolf & Daughters’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Rolf & Daughters feels like it grew organically alongside the restaurant's rustic-chic evolution. Nothing flashy, nothing trying too hard—just a thoughtful selection that suggests someone's paying attention without making it their whole personality.
The list leans European with a respectable showing from Northern Italy and France, which makes sense given the pasta-forward menu. You'll find some skin-contact options and natural-leaning producers mixed in with more conventional selections, suggesting they're tracking trends without chasing them. The range covers everyday drinking and special occasion territory without venturing into collector geek-out levels. A few gaps in the New World section, but given the food's direction, it's not a dealbreaker.
Glass pours rotate seasonally and tend toward food-friendly, medium-bodied options that won't steamroll the handmade pasta. Expect 8-10 selections spanning white, orange, red, and a sparkling option. The staff seems comfortable making recommendations based on what you're ordering, even if they're not dropping producer trivia.
Cascina Tavijn Langhe Nebbiolo — $58
Baby Barolo energy at half the price—pure Piedmont structure that stands up to braised meat without demanding your rent money
Radikon Jakot
This Friulian orange wine sits quietly on the list while everyone orders Pinot Grigio, but it's exactly what their wood-fired vegetables need
Generic Prosecco selection
At $48 a bottle, you're paying Germantown rent for what's basically grocery store bubbles—get the Lambrusco instead
Foradori Teroldego + Wood-fired pork shoulder
This Alpine red has the dark fruit and mineral edge to cut through rich, smoky meat without overpowering the char
The Bottom Line
Rolf & Daughters isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's exactly why it works. Fair pricing, solid selections, and a vibe that lets you focus on the pasta.
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