Italian-Focused, Hits the Expected Notes
· Gilbert · Italian-American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 6, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The Sicilian Butcher’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at The Sicilian Butcher arrives with 27 labels sorted by style — Spumanti, Bianco, Rosato, Rosso — which signals a kitchen-first operation that still made a real effort to back it up with Italian credibility. It's tidy, thematic, and does exactly what you'd expect from a polished Italian-American concept in Gilbert. No wild swings, but no embarrassments either.
The white side leans heavily Italian — Dalia Pinot Grigio from Delle Venezie, the Feudi Di San Gregorio Fiano/Greco Blend DOCG from Campania, and the Poggio Anima Gabriel Pecorino from Abruzzo all show some genuine regional intent beyond the usual suspects. The reds follow suit with a Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico, a Donna Laura Alteo Chianti Classico DOCG, and a Casadei Sogno Mediterraneo Super Tuscan (GSM) that rounds out the peninsula well enough. There's a Cantina Tramin Pinot Nero DOC from Alto Adige that's a legitimately interesting inclusion for a casual Italian-American spot. The weak spots are the bookend crowd-pleasers — Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio and a house Cab labeled Chef Joey — which feel more like obligatory placeholders than thoughtful picks.
Glass pour options aren't broken out separately on the sourced menu, so we can't confirm which of the 27 bottles are available by the glass or at what price. That's a gap worth asking your server about before committing to a bottle.
The Bottom Line
The Sicilian Butcher's wine list is a solid companion to its Italian-American menu — regionally focused, with a few genuinely interesting bottles hiding among the crowd-pleasers. We'd love to see glass pour options made clearer and some pricing transparency, but as a neighborhood Italian concept in Gilbert, the list shows more effort than most. Go in knowing what you want — the Feudi Di San Gregorio or the Tramin Pinot Nero are worth the ask — and you'll drink better than the room expects.
· Gilbert · French bistro
Zinc Bistro is doing something genuinely unusual for Gilbert: a French-focused wine list with real depth, fair pricing, and 31 by-the-glass options that include actual choices rather than just volume. We don't have enough confirmed information about staff knowledge or dish specifics to call it a full Rager, but the list itself earns your attention. If you're anywhere near the East Valley and want a proper glass of Sancerre or Chablis without driving to Scottsdale, this is your move.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Gilbert · Modern Latin
The Mission's wine list is a quiet overachiever for Gilbert — thoughtfully assembled, fairly priced, and stacked with by-the-glass options that mean you can explore without a major financial commitment. The Iberian and Latin-adjacent whites are the real strength here, which happens to make a lot of sense given the menu. If you're eating Modern Latin food and want something that actually tracks with the flavors on the plate, this list will take care of you.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Gilbert · Steakhouse
Mastro's is a fine-dining steakhouse charging fine-dining prices, and the wine list reflects almost none of that ambition. Seven labels — all California, all safe, no flexibility for guests who want something outside the Napa Cab lane — is a hard sell when the rest of the experience is supposed to justify a big check. Come for the steak if you must, but lower your wine expectations significantly or you'll leave frustrated.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Gilbert · Wine Bar
Divided Vine earns the Wild Card badge because it's doing something genuinely interesting in a market that doesn't have many wine-first spots worth seeking out — Arizona focus, rotating selections, staff that apparently knows the list, and a happy hour program that runs most of the week. We'd send a curious, open-minded friend here without hesitation; just go in ready to ask questions and let the staff point the way.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Acceptable
· Gilbert · American / Bar
Backyard's wine list is competent the way a beige wall is competent — it's there, it won't offend anyone, and you won't remember it. If you're here for the patio vibes and cold drinks, stick to beer or cocktails and save the wine exploration for somewhere that's actually trying.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Gilbert · Gilbert · Italian
North Italia Gilbert is a chain that does the bare minimum of interesting things — and sometimes that's exactly what you need on a Tuesday in Gilbert. The Italian regional whites are the real reason to open this list; everything else is serviceable.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Honolulu · Italian-American
53 By The Sea plays an interesting game: a short, all-glass list that punches well above its weight in the mid-range, anchored by a custom Failla Pinot and some genuinely thoughtful picks from Austria and southern Italy. Markups lean steep, especially as you climb the tiers, and the absence of bottle service means you're always buying by the glass. But if you stick to the $12–$31 range, this is one of the more curated pours you'll find in Honolulu — and that Grüner alone is worth the visit.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Venice · Los Angeles · Italian-American
Ospi keeps it tight and keeps it fair — 13 wines, honest markups, and enough Italian backbone to match the menu without turning into a wine bar that forgot to serve food. If you're after depth or discovery, you'll outgrow this list quickly, but for a relaxed Venice dinner where you just want something good in your glass without overthinking it, the Cascina Barbera or the Montepeloso will do exactly what you need.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Branson · Italian-American
Pasghetti's isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes that abundantly clear. If you're here for the pasta and the family-friendly Branson vibe, grab a Lambrusco and call it a night — but don't expect the wine program to be part of the reason you come back.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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