California Classics Meet Gulf Coast Comfort
Biloxi · Biloxi · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 16, 2026
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Walking into Stalla at Beau Rivage, the wine list reads like a greatest hits album of California heavy-hitters — comfortable, familiar, and unlikely to surprise anyone. That's not necessarily a bad thing when you're tucking into a plate of lobster ravioli on the Gulf Coast, but it does set expectations accordingly. Wine Spectator has recognized this list since 2016, and you can see why: it's well-curated for what it is.
The list runs 80 to 120 bottles deep with a clear California-first philosophy — Caymus, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, Rombauer — all the names your dad knows and loves. Italy does get a respectful nod with Antinori Chianti Classico and a Gaja Barbaresco that feels genuinely ambitious for a Mississippi casino restaurant. The gap here is everything in between: don't come looking for natural wine, obscure Burgundy, or anything that requires a second glance. What you get is a list that plays to the room and plays it well.
Ten to sixteen options by the glass gives you enough to work with across a full dinner, and the $9–$16 price range is honest for the quality on offer. Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio and Rombauer Chardonnay are almost certainly anchoring the white side of the program. Rotation appears minimal — this is a set-and-forget glass program, not one that changes with the seasons.
Antinori Chianti Classico — $35–$50
On a list dominated by California Cabernet, this Tuscan red is the obvious move with the pasta-heavy menu and likely priced fairly given the rest of the list's range. Antinori makes serious wine and it belongs here more than most bottles on this list.
Gaja Barbaresco
Most people at a casino Italian restaurant are ordering Caymus on autopilot. The Gaja Barbaresco is the real wine on this list — a Piedmontese icon that most guests walk right past. If it's priced anywhere near fairly, it's the bottle that will actually make the dinner memorable.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
A fine wine in the right context, but at any restaurant markup it's hard to justify over something more interesting. You're paying for the label recognition, not the wine itself. Find a better glass pour on this list.
Duckhorn Merlot + Veal Piccata
Duckhorn's Merlot has enough plush fruit and soft tannins to complement veal without overpowering the lemon-caper butter sauce. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing pairing that actually makes sense — both the wine and the dish are polished without being showy.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Stalla won't blow a wine geek's mind, but it's a legitimately solid list for a casino Italian restaurant in Biloxi — honest pricing, recognizable quality, and a Gaja lurking in the back for anyone paying attention. Send your parents here confidently; just steer them away from the Pinot Grigio.
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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