By: Alexa Shabinsky By: Alexa Shabinsky | June 27, 2022 | Food & Drink,
If you're a wine enthusiast, there's no doubt you do your research before making a restaurant reservation. From the wine list’s offerings to the price range, knowing what to look for and what to order is a large part of the dining experience. From Italian to Argentinian we have found the best restaurants in Miami with the most impressive wine lists.
820 Alton Rd. / Website
If you’re a fan of a bold glass of vino alongside your fresh pasta, Macchialina is the place for you. The wine menu boasts a variety of different wines from wine, sparkling and red, with an emphasis on being transparent to its diners whether the wine is from sustainable farming, organic, biodynamic and natural. Menu highlights include a 2017 Ferrando Carema ‘Etichetta Bianco’ and a 2006 La Spinetta ‘Campé.’
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19999 W Country Club Dr. / Website
Steakhouses know how to impress their diners with top-notch wine from every region around the world. The sommelier has conveniently selected a few of the menu favorites both red and white. Favorites include a 2016 Chenin Blanc, Nicolas Joly 'Coulée De Serrant’ and a 2018 Tempranillo, Dominio De Pingus Flor De Pingus.
49 Collins Ave. / Website
If you’re going to order anything to complement your spicy rigatoni, it better be a delicious glass of red wine! Whether you want to order by the glass or by the bottle (a lot of magnums as well), Carbone’s comprehensive list has something for everyone. By the bottle, the must-order includes multiple years of Sassicaia and by the glass, you can’t go wrong with the 2017 Biserno ‘Il Pino.’
3201 Collins Ave. / Website
While this wine list does come at a high price tag, some of these impressive blends are worth every dollar. The list expands regions in Argentina and beyond, going hand and hand with its cuisine. Wine list standouts include a 2012 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Grands Échézeau Grand Cru and a 2004 Langhe Nebbiolo, Gaja, Sori San Lorenzo, Piemonte. Alan Faena, founder and President of Faena Group also worked alongside Argentinian winemaker Marcelo Pelleriti to bring his vision to life and provide his hotel with one-of-a-kind blends from the Faena Wines Gran Malbec, Vista Flores, Valle de Uco 2014 to Faena Wines Torrontés, Valle de Chilecito, La Rioja 2015.
130 NE 40th St. / Website
The restaurant doesn’t have to have white tablecloths to have an impressive wine list! Michael's Genuine Food & Drink is the perfect combination of a relaxed environment with a standout selection of wines. With its neighborhood feel and inviting aura, indulging in some delicious vino sounds like the best way to spend your evening. The menu includes a wide variety of wines such as the Pinot Noir, Hubert Lignier ‘Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru’ 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis and Vigonier, Domaine Rostaing ‘La Bonette’ 2017 Condrieu, Rhône Valley.
2901 Collins Ave. / Website
With over 150 internationally acclaimed wines, Matador Room is a delicious experience from the cocktails to the cuisine. Whether you’re a fan of bold Italian reds or whites like chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, this list truly explores every style of wine. Menu highlights include the Super Tuscan, Antinori Solaia 2013, Bolgheri and Staglin Family Estate 2015. If you don’t think you can finish a whole bottle, opt for the half bottle offerings from pinot noirs to merlots.
335 S Biscayne Blvd. / Website
Fine Italian dining calls for fine Italian wine. One of the best parts about Il Gabbiano’s vast wine list is its options and price range, whether you’re looking for something with a high or low price tag, there are options for both. From white to red, every diner at Il Gabbiano goes home boasting about this wine list, from its size and depth.
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