Red Sauce Comfort With an Italian Wine Backbone
Pass Road / North Biloxi · Biloxi · Italian and Pizza
Reviewed July 19, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at The Sicilian II doesn't try to be anything it's not — and honestly, that's refreshing. It's a tight, Italy-leaning selection that matches the room: casual, unpretentious, and built around food. At $7–$14 a glass, you're not going to wince when you order a second pour.
The list clocks in somewhere between 15 and 25 bottles, with a clear focus on Italian varietals that actually make sense alongside a red sauce menu. Chianti Classico and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo anchor the reds, which is exactly what you want when there's a wood-fired pizza in front of you. The Pinot Grigio handles the white wine duties, keeping things simple and crowd-friendly. There are no deep-cut producers or obscure appellations here, but the selections are coherent — someone gave this list at least some thought.
Six to ten options by the glass is a reasonable spread for a neighborhood Italian spot at this price point. The glass pour pricing tops out around $14, which keeps things accessible without feeling like a cash grab. Don't expect a rotating program — what you see is what you get, and it stays that way.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — $10
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo at a neighborhood Italian joint in the $9–$11 glass range is almost always a smart order — it's a sturdy, food-friendly red that punches above its price tag, and it's built for exactly the kind of pasta and pizza on this menu.
Chianti Classico
Most people at a place like this default to whatever they recognize, but the Chianti Classico is the move. It's a step up in structure and complexity from your average house Italian red, and at these prices, it's almost unfairly good for the context.
Pinot Grigio
It's perfectly fine, but Pinot Grigio at a casual pizza joint tends to be the most generic, least interesting bottle on a list like this. If you're going white, you're not really in the right place — order the red.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo + Hand-tossed pizza
Montepulciano's dark fruit and firm acidity cut right through the fat in the cheese and stand up to a robust tomato sauce — it's one of those pairings that just works without needing a long explanation.
The Bottom Line
The Sicilian II isn't a wine destination, but it doesn't need to be — it's a solid neighborhood Italian with a sensible, fairly priced list that does the job well. Send a friend here if they want a good pizza and a decent glass of Chianti without overthinking it.
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