Sorella
Spokane's Italian anchor actually knows wine
South Perry · Spokane · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 7, 2026
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First Impression
The list reads like someone actually cared — Italian-forward, regionally coherent, and priced in a range that doesn't make you wince. For Spokane, this is a small win worth celebrating. The format is tidy and navigable, which matters more than people admit.
Selection Deep Dive
Sorella leans hard into the Italian classics and earns it: Barolo from Piedmont, Brunello di Montalcino, and Chianti Classico Riserva anchor the reds, giving you a proper tour of the peninsula without needing to squint for relevance. The whites show some genuine thought — Vermentino from Sardinia and Arneis from Roero are the kind of picks that signal someone went beyond Pinot Grigio, and we respect that. A Washington State Sangiovese from Columbia Valley rounds things out as a local nod, and it's a smart one — Columbia Valley Sangiovese is genuinely undersung. The list tops out around $75, so this isn't a deep cellar, but at 40-70 bottles it covers the bases without padding.
By the Glass
Eight to fourteen pours by the glass is a healthy range, landing between $9 and $14 — honest pricing for what's on offer. The glass program appears to mirror the bottle list's Italian focus, which means you're likely getting Chianti Classico or Vermentino rather than generic house wine. No active rotation program is visible, but the core selection is strong enough that it doesn't need gimmicks.
Vermentino Sardinia — $12
Sardinian Vermentino at this price point is the kind of move that makes a wine list trustworthy. It's fresh, saline, and cuts right through olive oil and seafood without pretending to be Burgundy. Order it by the glass and feel smug about it.
Arneis Roero Piedmont
Most people at an Italian restaurant default to red, which means the Arneis sits there unordered and underappreciated. Roero Arneis is nutty, floral, and dry — nothing else on a typical Italian list drinks quite like it. If you're splitting a pasta course, this is the move.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany
Brunello at a mid-range neighborhood Italian spot rarely makes sense. The bottle cap here likely hits near $75, which is a stretch for a wine that needs age and context to really deliver. Unless you know the specific producer, you're probably paying a premium for a name. Save Brunello for when you can actually vet the vintage.
Washington State Sangiovese Columbia Valley + Classic Italian pasta with red sauce
Columbia Valley Sangiovese has the acid structure and red-fruit profile to go toe-to-toe with tomato-based pasta without either overwhelming or disappearing. It's also the kind of local-meets-Italian story that makes the meal feel intentional rather than accidental.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Sorella is the Italian wine list Spokane needed — focused, fairly priced, and Italian enough to feel honest. It's not going to blow minds, but it'll absolutely do right by your dinner.
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