Brentwood's Italian anchor delivers on the bottle
Brentwood · Los Angeles · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Updated September 2026
Reviewed April 10, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Toscana reads like a love letter to Italy with a California postscript — and honestly, that's exactly what you want at a Brentwood trattoria that's been holding it down since the '90s. It's not trying to be clever or contrarian. It knows what it is, and it delivers.
The Italian backbone here is legitimately strong: Antinori Tignanello, Ornellaia, Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido, Gaja Barolo, Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino — this is a Super Tuscan and Piedmont greatest-hits collection that earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (held since 2017). Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva rounds out the mid-tier with something approachable before you commit to the big-ticket stuff. California gets a seat at the table too — Ridge Monte Bello and Caymus Cabernet show up as nods to the local crowd, though the Italian stuff is clearly where the kitchen's heart lives. The list hovers around 200-300 bottles, which is enough to feel curated without overwhelming you.
Fifteen to twenty-five options by the glass is a respectable spread for a neighborhood Italian, and the price range of $12-$22 per pour is fair given the Brentwood zip code. We'd love to see a bit more rotation to keep regulars guessing, but what's on the list is competent and food-friendly.
Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva — $60
Chianti Classico Riserva from Castello di Ama is serious Sangiovese without the Brunello price tag. It bridges the gap between the pasta course and the osso buco without asking you to rethink your mortgage.
Ridge Monte Bello
Most people come to Toscana for Italy and don't look twice at the California section — which means Ridge Monte Bello sits here quietly underordered. It's one of the great American reds, full stop, and it fits this menu better than Caymus ever will.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is fine wine in the same way an airport hotel is fine lodging. It's everywhere, it's marked up everywhere, and when you're sitting across from Sassicaia and Ornellaia on the same list, ordering Caymus is a missed opportunity you'll spend the whole meal regretting.
Antinori Tignanello + Osso buco alla milanese
Tignanello's Sangiovese-Cabernet blend has the structure to stand up to braised veal shank and the fruit to play nicely with the gremolata. It's a classic Italian pairing that doesn't need any explanation — just order both and get out of the way.
The Bottom Line
Toscana isn't reinventing the wine list, but it doesn't need to — it's a reliable, Italy-first program with enough serious bottles to reward the curious and enough by-the-glass options to keep a table happy. Just budget for the markup and skip the Caymus.
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Set & Forget
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
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Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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