Wood-fired pies, wine list that keeps up
Downtown / Near East Side · Green Bay · Pizzeria / Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 8, 2026
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The wine list at Rustique is short and unpretentious — exactly what you'd expect from a pizzeria that's more focused on what's coming out of the wood-fired oven than what's sitting in the cellar. Bottles top out around $45, which means nobody's financing a car payment just to have a glass of red with their margherita. It's approachable, and that's not a bad thing.
The list pulls from Italy, California, Argentina, and Australia — a Greatest Hits compilation with no deep cuts. You've got the Trapiche Malbec for the red wine crowd, Bread & Butter Chardonnay for people who won't budge from California, and the Ximari Pinot Grigio to tick the Italian box. The Federalist Red Blend shows up as the one swing toward something slightly more interesting, though it's still well within the comfort zone. Don't come here hunting for a Barolo or anything esoteric — this list was built to match pizza, not to challenge anyone.
Eight to twelve pours by the glass at $9–$13 is solid value for a pizzeria in Green Bay, and the spread covers enough ground that your table won't fight over the list. The Angove Nine Vines rosé from Australia makes a case for itself here — lighter, easy-drinking, and the kind of thing that works across half the menu. Rotation appears minimal, so don't expect anything new showing up seasonally.
Trapiche Malbec 2017 — $28
A reliable Argentine Malbec at a bottle price that doesn't require a second thought. Dark fruit, enough body to stand up to a meaty calzone, and a markup that's actually reasonable. Easy yes.
Angove Nine Vines
Most people at a pizza spot reach straight for a red, but the Nine Vines rosé from McLaren Vale is worth the detour. It's got more backbone than your average blush and holds its own against wood-fired flavors in a way a flimsy rosé can't.
Bread & Butter Chardonnay 2018
It's everywhere. You can grab this at the grocery store for less than what Rustique charges, and it doesn't do anything interesting enough to justify ordering it here. Save the glass pour for something you can't crack open at home.
Federalist Red Blend + Wood-fired pepperoni pizza
The Federalist's California red blend — typically a mix of Zinfandel and Cab — has the fruit weight and slight smokiness to echo the char on a wood-fired crust without steamrolling the toppings. It's the one wine on the list that actually feels like it was chosen with the oven in mind.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Rustique isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't need to be — the list does its job without embarrassing anyone or emptying wallets. If you're after pizza and a solid glass of red at a fair price, this works. If you want depth, you'll need to look elsewhere.
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