All Glass, All Night, All Italian
· Atlanta · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 15, 2026
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Wingman Metrics
Twenty-one wines, all by the glass — that's the whole card, and honestly, it's a bold move. No bottle list to hide behind, no cellar flex, just a tightly curated lineup where every pour is available by the stem. The range runs from a non-alcoholic Oddbird Blanc de Blancs to a serious Aglianico, which tells you this isn't a lazy list slapped together by a distributor rep.
For a 21-label list, there's real geographic ambition here. Italy anchors everything — Verdicchio from Marche, Fiano from Puglia, Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Chianti from Tuscany, Aglianico from Basilicata — with enough regional variety to make an Italian wine nerd genuinely happy. The non-Italian picks are modest but smart: a Más Así Alvarinho (Portugal), a Bex Riesling (Germany), and a Spanish Tempranillo rosado fill in the white spaces without feeling random. The Brancatelli Cabernet Sauvignon/Franc blend is the one wildcard that doesn't quite fit the theme, but it's a forgivable outlier. Gaps exist — no Barolo, no Brunello, no serious Sangiovese — but for a casual Italian spot, the depth-to-size ratio punches above its weight.
Everything is by the glass, ranging from $11 to $18, which is genuinely refreshing and keeps the table flexible. That ceiling of $18 means you're not getting highway-robbed to try the Andrea Felici Verdicchio or the Felsina Chianti. The rotation appears static rather than seasonal, which is the one thing holding this program back from being truly exciting.
Vigneti del Vulture 'Pipoli' Aglianico 2021 — $18
Aglianico from Basilicata at $18 a glass is a genuine find. This grape demands patience and usually commands a premium — getting the Pipoli by the pour without committing to a bottle is exactly the kind of flexibility a smart by-the-glass program should offer.
Andrea Felici Verdicchio 2024
Most people scroll past Verdicchio like it owes them money. They're wrong. Felici is one of the benchmark producers in Marche, and this wine brings a saline, almond-edged depth that blows past the category's forgettable reputation. Skip the Pinot Grigio and order this instead.
Impero Pinot Grigio 2024
With the Alvarinho, Verdicchio, and Fiano all available at similar price points, there's no compelling reason to default to an anonymous Pinot Grigio. It's the path of least resistance on a list that's actually trying harder than that.
Fratelli Grasso Barbera 2021 + Pasta with red sauce or braised meat
Barbera's naturally high acidity and low tannin make it a textbook match for tomato-forward Italian cooking — it cuts through richness without fighting the food. On a list built around Italian cuisine, this is the most honest, utilitarian pairing on the menu.
The Bottom Line
Sugo's all-by-the-glass format is a genuine differentiator in Atlanta's Italian dining scene — fair prices, thoughtful Italian regionality, and enough variety to reward the curious without overwhelming the table. Send a friend here if they want to explore Italian wine without the commitment of a bottle.
Virginia-Highland · Atlanta · Wine shop
If you're eating in Virginia-Highland and want to actually drink well, Highland Fine Wine is the right stop before dinner. The regional focus — Austrian whites, German Riesling, Willamette Pinot, Graves Bordeaux — suggests a buyer with a genuine point of view. We can't quote you specific bottles or prices without verified inventory data, but the breadth of regions alone puts this well above your average neighborhood wine shop.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
· Atlanta · Bottle Shop (Non-Alcoholic & Low-ABV)
The Zero Co. is doing something genuinely useful in Atlanta: building a real, curated non-alcoholic wine program at prices that don't punish you for being sober-curious. If you're looking for a gift, a dry January haul, or just want to explore what this category actually tastes like from producers who care, this is the right place to start.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Morningside · Atlanta · Southeast Asian
Whiskey Bird earns its Wild Card badge by doing something most restaurants in its category don't bother with: building a wine list that actually tries. Fair prices, a few genuinely interesting producers, and 14 by-the-glass options make this worth ordering a bottle over another cocktail. If you're eating Southeast Asian in Atlanta and want wine that doesn't embarrass you, Morningside delivers.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Upper Westside · Atlanta · Pizzeria
Westside Pizzeria isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's fine — but seven grocery-tier pours with no standout producers and zero rotation means the wine list is an afterthought, not an asset. If you're here, order the Sean Minor Pinot Noir or the Montepulciano, enjoy your pizza, and don't overthink it.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Italian
Nino's wine list is exactly what it looks like: a dependable, crowd-pleasing selection built for guests who want something familiar with their chicken piccata. The pricing runs steep in places — Korbel at $50 is hard to defend — but the Italian whites, especially the Gavi options, show that someone put at least some thought into this. Send a friend here if they want a comfortable, no-surprises dinner; don't send them if they're hunting for value or discovery.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Inman Park · Atlanta · Italian
Amore e Amore earns its stripes as a reliable neighborhood Italian spot where the atmosphere is the main event. If you're coming for a celebration dinner, you'll likely have a great time — just go in knowing the wine list hasn't been independently confirmed to be anything exceptional. Check the menu online before you go if wine is a priority, and when in doubt, ask your server what's Italian and under $60.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Old Town · Key West · Italian
La Trattoria isn't trying to reinvent anything, but it's putting in more wine effort than most of its neighbors on Duval Street. Fair prices on Italian bottles, a usable by-the-glass program, and real depth in the Italian reds make it a reliable choice — just don't order the La Marca Prosecco.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Ogden · Italian
La Ferrovia is the kind of neighborhood Italian that Ogden is lucky to have — solid food, easygoing atmosphere, and a wine program that seems content to stay in its lane. We'd love to get eyes on an actual list before making a stronger call, so check their website or call ahead if wine is a priority for your visit. Good enough for a weeknight dinner with a carafe of something red; not the destination if wine is the main event.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Laredo · Italian
If wine matters to you at dinner, Laredo has better options than this. Olive Garden's wine program is a corporate formality — two labels do not a wine list make. Order the cocktail, enjoy the breadsticks, and save the bottle for somewhere that earned it.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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