400 Bottles Deep in a Victorian House
Greenwood · Indianapolis · Italian, Wine Bar · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed March 22, 2026
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You're eating in a renovated historic home in Greenwood, Indiana — and somehow the wine list runs 400+ bottles deep. That's the whole trick here: the charming, candle-lit house setting sets you up for a modest list, and then the menu absolutely does not play along. It's a genuine surprise.
The list skews confidently New World — Napa Cabs, Willamette Pinot Noirs, Argentinian Malbec, Australian Shiraz — with some Italian and French options rounding out the edges. You'll find crowd-friendly labels like The Prisoner and Rombauer sitting alongside more interesting picks like Molly Dooker The Boxer and Sexual Chocolate, which signals someone at least cares enough to dig past the obvious. The Italian representation feels thin given the cuisine focus — more Chianti and Barolo would sharpen the identity considerably. Still, 400+ bottles at a suburban bistro is legitimately impressive and earns respect on volume alone.
Eighteen options by the glass is a strong showing, and the price spread of $9–$17 keeps things accessible without feeling like a dive. The selection covers the bases — you've got a Pinot Gris, a Moscato, a Rosé, and a few solid reds — though the rotation feels static rather than curated. What's here works; just don't expect anything adventurous to show up on a seasonal swap.
The Prisoner 2022 California Red Blend — $53
At 32.5% over retail, this is one of the most fairly priced bottles on the list. The Prisoner is already a recognizable, food-friendly red, and at $53 versus a $40 retail price, you're essentially getting restaurant wine at near-retail math. That almost never happens.
Molly Dooker The Boxer 2019 Shiraz South Australia
Most tables will reach for the Cab or the Prisoner and never look south. The Boxer is a dense, fruit-forward Australian Shiraz from one of the cult producers in the game — it's the kind of bottle that turns non-wine-drinkers into wine-drinkers. Most people walk right past it.
Lapis Luna 2023 Lodi Zinfandel
At $28 on the menu versus $12 retail, this is a 133% markup on a grocery-store-tier bottle. Lapis Luna is perfectly drinkable but it's not a destination wine — and at that margin, you're paying a premium for very little upside. Step up to the Willamette Pinot Noir for $7 more and you're in a different conversation.
Kaiken Estate 2022 Malbec Mendoza + Lasagna
The Kaiken Malbec brings enough dark fruit and soft tannin to hold up against a rich, meaty lasagna without steamrolling it. Argentinian Malbec and Italian-American red sauce is an underrated combination — the wine's plum and earthy notes mirror the tomato depth in the dish.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Vino Villa is the last thing you'd expect to find in suburban Greenwood — a 400-bottle wine list inside a Victorian house with live music and a brie plate. Markups are mostly reasonable, the list punches above its zip code, and it's absolutely worth a detour if you're in the south Indianapolis area.
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