La Masseria
Italy's Greatest Hits, Deep in Times Square
Midtown West · New York · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 19, 2026
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First Impression
Walking into La Masseria, you'd never guess you're steps from the Times Square chaos — the rustic Italian farmhouse decor does real work. The wine list arrives and it's immediately clear this place takes Italy seriously: Piedmont and Tuscany dominate, and the heavy hitters are all accounted for. It's a confident, focused list, even if it doesn't stray far from the Italian canon.
Selection Deep Dive
Somewhere between 150 and 250 bottles deep, the list reads like a greatest hits of the Italian peninsula — and that's not a complaint. Gaja and Ceretto anchor the Piedmont section with Barolo and Barbaresco that actually belong on a serious list, while Antinori and Sassicaia fly the Tuscan flag with authority. Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico Riserva round out the south without much adventure beyond the Italian borders. If you came hoping for a Burgundy or a Willamette Valley Pinot, you're at the wrong table — but if you want Italy done right, La Masseria delivers.
By the Glass
With 12 to 20 options by the glass running $12 to $22, there's enough range to drink well without committing to a bottle. The pours skew predictably Italian — expect Chianti, likely a Barbera or Pinot Grigio, and possibly a Super Tuscan if you're lucky. Rotation seems limited; this is not a by-the-glass program built for discovery, but it's functional and the quality floor is respectable.
Chianti Classico Riserva — $55
In a list where Gaja starts climbing fast, a well-made Chianti Classico Riserva in the $50s is your anchor — structure, savory depth, and enough acid to carry you through a whole meal without draining your wallet.
Marchesi di Barolo Barolo
Marchesi di Barolo doesn't carry the cache of Gaja or Ceretto, so it often gets overlooked on lists where those names are present. That's a mistake — it's a legitimate, terroir-honest Barolo at a friendlier price point, and it rewards anyone willing to look past the flashier labels.
Sassicaia
Sassicaia is a genuinely great wine, but it's also one of the most marked-up bottles on every upscale Italian list in New York. You're paying a premium for the name here, and in a Times Square restaurant, that premium climbs even higher. Save it for a retailer or a wine bar where the markup doesn't make your eyes water.
Barbaresco (Piedmont) + Braised Lamb
Barbaresco's combination of high acidity, firm tannins, and earthy red fruit is built for slow-cooked meat. Braised lamb's richness and herbal notes meet the wine halfway — neither one overwhelms the other, and you end up with something better than either on its own.
✔️ The Bottom Line
La Masseria is a reliable Italian wine destination that earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — the Italian depth is real and the producers are legit. Just know you're paying Midtown New York prices for the privilege, and the list isn't going to surprise you.
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