Red Wines at Vino Bistro Sarasota

Red wine is the heart of our list at Vino Bistro. With over 25 bottles spanning Italy, France, Spain, Argentina, Australia, Chile, Uruguay, and California, this is where we really geek out — and where we love helping guests discover something new. Every bottle on this list was chosen to pair with our tapas, charcuterie, and pizza menu, and nearly all are available at $15 a glass, making it easy to explore.

Italian Reds

Italy is our deepest love, and it shows. We carry ten Italian reds spanning six regions, from everyday Sangiovese to a special-occasion Tuscan anniversary bottling.

San Lorenzo Chianti Superiore — Tuscany

Sangiovese | $15 glass · $45 bottle. Bright cherry with earthy undertones and a smooth finish. A classic Chianti that pairs perfectly with our charcuterie board or any tomato-based tapas.

Domini Vineti Apassimento — Veneto

Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone | $15 glass · $50 bottle. Made in the Amarone style with partially dried grapes, this wine delivers dried fruit, chocolate, and a touch of sweetness. Rich and complex — a conversation starter and a perfect companion for aged cheeses.

80° Anniversario Toscana 2018 — Tuscany

Sangiovese-based Blend | $25 glass · $100 bottle. Our most special red. A Tuscan blend celebrating 80 years of winemaking tradition — ripe cherry, herbs, and soft tannins with the kind of depth that rewards slow sipping. This is the bottle for anniversaries, promotions, or any night you want to treat yourself.

Governo all'Uso Toscano – Duca di Saragnano — Tuscany

Sangiovese Blend | $15 glass · $45 bottle. Dark cherry, blackberry, cocoa, and soft spice. Made using the traditional governo technique where fresh grapes are added to finished wine to restart a gentle fermentation, adding roundness and complexity. Our staff's go-to recommendation for first-time visitors.

More Italian Reds

C'Operà Toscana Rosso (Tuscany, Sangiovese Blend, $15/$45) — cherry, plum, subtle spice, versatile with any dish. Capriata Merlot 2023 (Terre Siciliane, $15/$45) — velvety, ripe red fruit with soft tannins. Cantina di Casteggio Pinot Nero (Lombardy, $15/$45) — bright red cherry, raspberry, floral, elegant Northern Italian style. Impero Collection Montepulciano (Abruzzo, $15/$45) — dark cherry, plum, soft tannins, great pizza wine. Impero Collection Sangiovese (Tuscany, $15/$45) — red cherry, cranberry, earthy finish. Altemura Primitivo (Puglia, $15/$45) — lush, bold, blackberry, plum, and spice with a Zinfandel-style richness.

French Reds

Our French selection focuses on approachable, food-friendly wines from Bordeaux and the Languedoc.

Chateau La Graviere Bordeaux

Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc | $15 glass · $45 bottle. Red fruits, silky and light — this isn't the heavy, tannic Bordeaux you might expect. It's elegant and restrained, making it a perfect match for our meats and cheeses.

Les Jamelles Pinot Noir (Languedoc, $15/$45) — elegant and silky with fresh red berry and gentle spice. Les Jamelles Malbec (Languedoc, $15/$45) — juicy, approachable, blackberry and spice. Château Clou du Pin (Bordeaux Supérieur, $15/$45) — red berries, plum, spice, smooth and well-balanced.

New World Reds

From California to Argentina to Uruguay, these bottles bring bold fruit, generous flavors, and outstanding value.

Pata Negra Rioja Crianza — Rioja, Spain

Tempranillo | $15 glass · $45 bottle. Black cherry, fig, truffle, mocha, and pomegranate — this oak-aged Rioja has layers of complexity that punch well above its price. A beautiful wine for our heartier tapas dishes.

Alta Vista Single Vineyard “Temis” Malbec 2020 — Mendoza, Argentina

Malbec | $15 glass · $50 bottle. Rich blackberry, plum, cocoa, and spice with a smooth, elegant finish. From a single vineyard in Mendoza, this is Argentine Malbec at its finest.

Garzon Cabernet Franc — Uruguay

Cabernet Franc | $15 glass · $45 bottle. Bold and mineral-driven with ripe pepper, spice, forest fruits, chocolate, and subtle smoke. Uruguay is one of the most exciting wine regions in South America, and this bottle shows why.

More New World Reds

Auspicion Cabernet Sauvignon (California, $15/$45) — berry, plum, chocolate & vanilla. Maddalena Merlot (Paso Robles, $15/$45) — smooth, velvety, ripe plum. Wakefield Estate Cab Sauv 2020 (South Australia, $14/$42) — bold, cassis, blackberry, structured tannins. Natura Carmenere Organic (Chile, $15/$45) — cherry, chocolate & spice, juicy. Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec (Argentina, $15/$45) — plum, black cherry, pepper, full-bodied. Wakefield Clare Valley Shiraz (Australia, $15/$45) — bold blackberry, plum, black pepper, oak spice. Trambrust “Origo” Super Tuscan (Tuscany, $15/$45) — dark cherry, blackberry, spice. Coastal Vines Cab Sauv (California, $15/$30) — ripe blackberry, vanilla, soft oak, our best-value bottle.

Staff Pick

For red wine, our team keeps coming back to the Governo all'Uso Toscano. It's smooth, complex without being intimidating, and pairs with literally everything on our menu — from charcuterie to pizza to tapas. At $15 a glass, it's the kind of wine that makes you feel like you're getting away with something.

Visit Vino Bistro

Explore all 25+ red wines by the glass at Vino Bistro, 1419 5th Street in Sarasota's Rosemary District. Browse our white wines, sparkling and rosé selection, or start from our full wine guide. Join us for wine, tapas, and live music nightly — make a reservation or just walk in.