700 Italian Bottles Inside a Tuscan Fever Dream
Streeterville · Chicago · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 8, 2026
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Wingman Metrics
You open a wine list the size of a small phone book and realize you're holding 700+ Italian wines. The sommelier arrives at your table like they've been waiting for you their whole life. This is a serious wine destination wrapped in Tuscan luxury.
The list is an Italian pilgrimage that goes impossibly deep on Tuscany — Super Tuscans, Brunello, Chianti Classico for days — but doesn't ignore the rest of the boot. You'll find northern Piedmont heavyweights, volcanic Etna reds, and a grappa collection that could fuel a small village. The real flex? More than 30 types of Vin Santo, which is either committed curation or beautiful madness. Either way, we're here for it.
The glass program runs 18-25 pours at $15-$30, which feels measured for a list this ambitious. It's a solid intro to the regions they champion, though the selection skews safe rather than adventurous. Expect familiar Tuscan names and crowd-pleasing varietals — nothing that'll scare off expense account diners.
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The deep Tuscan selection suggests strong value plays exist in Chianti Classico and lesser-known Brunello producers, but markup data shows aggressive pricing overall
One of the 30+ Vin Santo selections
Most people skip dessert wine entirely, but this collection is clearly a labor of love. Ask the somm for their favorite — you're at the only place in Chicago with this kind of depth
Pol Roger NV Brut Champagne
$200 for a $60 retail bottle is a 233% markup. That math doesn't work, even with the lake views
A classic Brunello di Montalcino from their deep Tuscan selection + Bistecca alla Fiorentina
You're at a Tuscan temple. Order the 40oz Florentine steak with a properly aged Brunello and pretend you're in the hills of Montalcino instead of a St. Regis tower
The Bottom Line
The markups sting, but the depth and expertise are undeniable. If you're serious about Italian wine and don't mind paying St. Regis prices, this is Chicago's Italian wine mothership.
Logan Square · Chicago · Italian
Come to Osteria Langhe for a focused trip through Piedmontese wine. Thursday’s advertised half-price selection is worth asking about, and Wednesday offers a wine pairing alongside the four-course menu. The linked wine list is dated December 2025, so confirm today’s bottles and prices before choosing.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Proper
Lincoln Park · Chicago · American Casual
Summer House is not a wine destination, but it's a reliable place to drink well enough without getting gouged on the low end — just steer clear of the big-name bottles where the markup climbs. Send your friend here if they want something easy and good; don't send them here if they're chasing something serious.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chicago · Italian
il Carciofo is doing something genuinely rare: building a wine list that treats Italian regional variety as the main event, not the footnote. If you're tired of the same Pinot Grigio and Chianti Classico circuit, this is exactly where you should be eating dinner.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Chicago · Chicago · Steakhouse
STK Chicago is here to sell you a night out, and the wine list is just part of the set dressing. If you care about what's in your glass, eat here for the steak and order water.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chicago · French Brasserie
La Grande Boucherie Chicago is a reliable wine destination for anyone who wants a French-focused list executed with genuine effort and the occasional smart value. The markups aren't shy, but the BTG program and specials take some of the sting out — go in with a plan and you'll drink well.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
· Chicago · Steakhouse
This is not the wine list you expect to find at The Palm, and that's exactly why it earns attention. Six bottles, zero filler, genuinely fair pricing — if someone's tending this list, they deserve a raise.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Healdsburg · Italian
Ciao Bruto is running one of the smallest and most coherent wine lists in wine country, which is either audacious or brilliant — probably both. If you want a 200-label deep-dive, go somewhere else. If you want eight smart picks at prices that won't make you wince, this is the move in Healdsburg.
Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Geyserville · Healdsburg · Italian
Diavola earns its Wild Card badge because it's a wood-fired pizza joint that punches well above its weight on wine — sommelier on staff, regional focus, and a setting that practically demands you order a second glass. We can't give you the bottle-by-bottle breakdown until we get eyes on a current list, but the bones here are good enough to say: don't just order a beer and move on.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Healdsburg · Italian
Ca'Bianca is a genuinely lovely place to eat, and if the food lives up to its reputation for house-made pasta and classic Italian technique, a bottle of something from the list is absolutely worth ordering. We just can't tell you exactly which bottle to order yet — the wine program's specifics aren't publicly documented well enough for us to make a confident call. When in doubt, ask your server what's local and what they're excited about, and go from there.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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