La Connessa
This is an Italian heavy red list at heart, built around Piedmont and the Veneto, with serious Barolo depth from Brovia, Giacomo Fenocchio, Giacomo Conterno, and Vietti, plus a strong Amarone showing through Giuseppe Quintarelli. Reds dominate at 242 of 395 wines, and California stands in as the main domestic counterpoint with Corison and Cliff Lede. It runs deep at the top, with Conterno Monfortino Riserva at $2,100 and Bond Cabernet near $1,568, but the median sits around $134 and bottles open at $13, so there is real range to work with. The 31 by the glass pours give you flexibility on the floor, and sparkling and white are present without being the draw. This list rewards a guest who wants Italian reds with age and structure, especially Nebbiolo.