Tosca
Old World Soul in a South Shore Granary
Hingham · Hingham · Italian, Seasonal
Reviewed April 7, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
Walking into a converted 1910 granary with exposed brick, mahogany, and imported tiles, you half-expect the wine list to match the drama — and it mostly does. This is a 200-plus bottle list with real Italian ambition, not the usual suburban pasta-house afterthought. Tosca earned its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2024, and the list backs that up.
Selection Deep Dive
The Italian section is the obvious heart of the list — Antinori Tignanello, Sassicaia, Gaja Barbaresco, Casanova di Neri Brunello, and a solid Barolo bench from Ceretto and Prunotto. These aren't token Super Tuscans dropped in to impress; this is a curated run through the Italian peninsula's serious benchmarks. California gets its due with Caymus, Stag's Leap, and Opus One covering the crowd-pleaser end of the spectrum. France fills the gaps with Louis Jadot Burgundy and a handful of Bordeaux châteaux, though it feels like the supporting cast rather than a co-star.
By the Glass
Sixteen to twenty-four options by the glass is a genuinely respectable spread for a neighborhood restaurant of this size — there's room to experiment without committing to a bottle. Glass prices land between $12 and $18, which is reasonable given what's on offer. Rotation details aren't public-facing, so ask your server what's been opened recently.
Prunotto Barolo — $12–$180 range
Prunotto is a classic, reliable Barolo producer at the more approachable end of the region's pricing spectrum. In a list that also carries Gaja, this is your entry point into serious Nebbiolo without the sticker shock.
Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino
Most tables at a place like this reach for the Tignanello because they've heard the name. Casanova di Neri is one of Montalcino's finest producers and routinely outperforms expectations — it'll outlast the Tignanello at this table by a decade.
Opus One
Opus One is a fine wine, but restaurant markups on this bottle are reliably punishing. You're paying for the name recognition at a rate that rarely reflects what's in the glass versus what's in your wallet. Go Italian instead.
Antinori Tignanello + Chicken Under a Brick
The Tignanello's Sangiovese-Cabernet blend has enough acidity to cut through the rendered fat and enough structure to stand up to the char. It's not a timid wine and neither is that chicken.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Tosca is punching well above its South Shore zip code — a genuinely serious Italian-focused list in a room that earns it. The markups sting and there's no dedicated sommelier to guide you through the deep end, but the bones of this wine program are strong enough to send a friend here without hesitation.
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