Bellini Restaurant

The wine list at Bellini feels like it was built to match the room — polished, Italian-forward, and not trying too hard to be clever. You get a clear sense that someone thought about this list, even if they haven't touched it much since. It's approachable without being lazy.

Italy does the heavy lifting here, which makes sense given the kitchen. You'll find Pinot Grigio from Attems in Collio, Chianti Classico from Rocca delle Macie, and Sancerre from Domaine du Nozay for the France contingent — all solid, recognizable producers. The Champagne section skews flashy with Gosset Grand Réserve, Laurent-Perrier, and Moët all making appearances, which reads more like a celebration menu than a dinner list. California shows up with Daou Vineyards Cab from Paso Robles and a Chardonnay from Tenuta Nozzole, rounding out a list that covers the bases without venturing far off the map.

Eighteen-plus options by the glass is genuinely impressive for a mid-size Italian restaurant, and the range spans bubbles to bold reds. Prices run $14 to $32 a glass, which is where things start to sting — you're paying a premium for names that aren't exactly rare finds. That said, the breadth means you're not stuck ordering a bottle if you want to explore.