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๐Ÿ”ฅThe Rager

Vetri Cucina

Italy's Greatest Hits, 56 Floors Above the Strip

Palms Casino Resort ยท Las Vegas ยท Italian ยท Visit Website โ†—

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Reviewed March 10, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyDeep & Eclectic
MarkupSteep
GlasswareVarietal Specific
StaffKnowledgeable & Friendly
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempProper

First Impression

You're on the 56th floor of a casino hotel looking at a 2,500-bottle Italian wine list. This is either going to be a tourist trap or something serious. Spoiler: it's serious.

Selection Deep Dive

Every region of Italy gets proper representation, from the obvious Piedmont and Tuscany anchors to deep cuts from Alto Adige and Campania. The Barolo and Barbaresco sections alone could keep you busy for months, and the Super Tuscan lineup reads like a greatest hits album. They also throw in respectful nods to Old World classics and California heavy hitters, but Italy is clearly the protagonist here. This isn't a list built by a beverage manager checking boxes โ€” someone actually cares about Italian wine.

By the Glass

15-20 pours by the glass running $18-$30, which is Vegas pricing but not predatory. The glass program skews safe rather than adventurous, mostly crowd-pleasing varietals that pair with the menu without scaring off hotel guests. Rotation seems minimal based on the set program, so don't expect weekly surprises.

๐Ÿ’ฐBest Value

Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Howell Mountain โ€” $395

58% markup on a $250 retail cult Cab is basically charity work in this town

๐Ÿ’ŽHidden Gem

Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Mt. Veeder

They're selling this below retail at $285 when it goes for $400 in shops โ€” either a pricing error or someone really wants you to try it

โ›”Skip This

Braida Barbera d'Asti 2019

500% markup on a $25 bottle is Vegas casino math at its worst

๐Ÿฝ๏ธPerfect Pairing

Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel 2019 Lytton Springs + Almond Tortellini

The bright acidity and spice in Lytton Springs cuts through rich pasta and plays nice with savory almond notes

๐Ÿ”ฅ The Bottom Line

The markups are all over the map โ€” some fair, some gouging โ€” but the depth and breadth of the Italian selection earns respect. Would we send a friend here for wine? Absolutely, as long as they order carefully and avoid the obvious markup traps.

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