Toscana

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.