Masseria dei Vini
Italy's Greatest Hits, All Under One Roof
Midtown Manhattan · New York · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 8, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list lands on the table like a small novel — and not the kind you skim. This is a love letter to Italy, written with real conviction, and it's clear from the first page that whoever built this list actually cares. Midtown Manhattan doesn't always earn that kind of attention.
Selection Deep Dive
Four hundred-plus bottles and almost all roads lead to Italy, which is exactly the right call here. Tuscany and Piedmont anchor everything: you've got Sassicaia and Ornellaia sitting alongside Tignanello, Brunello from Biondi-Santi, and Barolos from both Giacomo Conterno and Bruno Giacosa — that's not a list, that's a statement. Gaja's Barbaresco makes an appearance, and Castello di Ama's Chianti Classico Riserva gives you something to drink without requiring a second mortgage. The gaps are minor — non-Italian options feel like an afterthought — but when Italy is this well-represented, you don't miss them.
By the Glass
Twenty to thirty pours by the glass is genuinely impressive, and the quality tracked through the bottle list doesn't drop off when you go half-measure. Rotating options include Super Tuscans and regional Italian varieties that go well beyond the usual Pinot Grigio-and-Chianti defaults. If you're doing a solo dinner or splitting a bottle feels like overkill, you're still in good hands.
Chianti Classico Riserva, Castello di Ama — $50–$70
In a list heavy with four-figure bottles, Castello di Ama's Riserva delivers serious Sangiovese credibility without the sticker shock. It's a producer that earns its reputation every vintage, and at the entry point of this list's price range, it's the move for anyone who wants to drink well without doing math.
Amarone, Allegrini
Everyone's eyes go straight to the Barolo and Super Tuscan section, and Allegrini's Amarone gets overlooked as a result. That's a mistake. This is a structured, serious wine with the kind of dark fruit and grip that holds up beautifully against the heavier pasta dishes and braised meats on this menu. It's the sleeper on the list.
Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido
Look, Sassicaia is a genuinely great wine. But it's also one of the most recognizable names in Italian wine, which means restaurants know they can charge whatever they want for it. At a Midtown restaurant with a prestige-forward list, the markup on a bottle this famous will hurt. You can drink incredibly well here without reaching for the trophy bottle.
Barolo, Bruno Giacosa + Pappardelle with Wild Boar
Giacosa's Barolo brings high-toned rose and tar aromatics with serious tannic backbone — exactly what you need to stand up to a rich, gamey wild boar ragu. The acidity cuts through the fat, the tannins play off the braised meat, and the whole thing tastes like someone planned it, even if you stumbled into it.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Masseria dei Vini has built one of the most focused, credible Italian wine lists in New York, and the Best of Award of Excellence since 2017 is well-earned. The markups sting, and you won't get a dedicated sommelier walking you through it — but if you know what you want, or you're willing to explore, this list rewards you.
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