Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
Pizza Done Right, Wine List Done Fine
Central Ocala · Ocala · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 16, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The wine list at Piesanos doesn't try to be anything it's not — and honestly, that's kind of refreshing. You're here for stone-fired pizza in Ocala, and the list stays in its lane: approachable Italian and California names at prices that won't make you wince. Nothing surprising, nothing offensive.
Selection Deep Dive
We're looking at 20-40 labels split between Italian stalwarts and California crowd-pleasers — think Santa Margherita, Ruffino, and Meiomi as the headliners. There's no deep-cut Barolo hiding in the back or obscure Sicilian producer to get excited about, but the Italy-California axis makes sense for a pizza joint. Gaps are obvious: no sparkling, no rosé worth mentioning, and zero adventurous picks. It's a list built to move bottles, not to challenge anyone.
By the Glass
Eight to twelve options by the glass in the $8–$14 range is a solid showing for a casual Italian spot. The pours cover the basics — you'll find a white, a red, probably something from each of the featured producers. Rotation appears minimal; this is a set-it-and-forget-it glass program, but the pricing keeps it accessible for a weeknight pizza run.
Ruffino Chianti — $28
At the low end of the bottle range, Ruffino Chianti is the obvious move here — it's a known quantity that actually works with tomato-heavy pizza, and the markup is reasonable enough that you're not getting punished for ordering it.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Yes, it's ubiquitous. Yes, everyone orders it. But at Piesanos it's actually priced fairly and it does exactly what you want it to do alongside lighter pizza toppings — crisp, clean, no drama. Don't sleep on the obvious choice when the obvious choice is priced right.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi is a fine enough bottle at a grocery store, but it's sweet, jammy, and feels out of place next to a wood-fired pizza. If you're paying restaurant prices for it, you're overpaying for a wine that's fighting the food rather than playing with it.
Ruffino Chianti + Stone-Fired Pizza
Chianti and tomato sauce is one of the great no-brainer pairings in Italian-American dining — the acidity cuts through the richness of the cheese, the herbal notes echo the oregano, and the whole thing just clicks. Order the Chianti, order a pizza, don't overthink it.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Piesanos isn't a wine destination, but it's not pretending to be one either. If you're grabbing dinner with the family and want a decent bottle at a fair price alongside solid pizza, you'll leave happy — just don't come expecting discovery.
Comments
Get the Weekly Wingman
One wine list review, one adventure pick, one quick tip, and a personal note. Every week. Under 500 words.