Wine bar
Unclaimed profileAlba Restaurant
Quincy, MA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Alba Restaurant is a wine bar that takes its beverage program seriously. The wine list is a highlight, with over 200 selections from Champagne to rare bottles like Masseto and Opus One. Cocktails are thoughtfully crafted, using house-made ingredients like spicy tequila and rosemary syrup. The bar menu also includes a solid beer selection and a non-alcoholic option. This is a place where the drinks are as much the draw as the food.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Hot & Minty, a cocktail that balances house-made spicy tequila with fresh mint and cucumber. For wine, consider a glass of Sancerre or the J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet. If you're in a group, a large format bottle is a festive option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the depth of the list, from value-oriented glasses to rare collectible bottles. Cocktail drinkers will find creative and well-executed options. The beer selection, while smaller, includes craft favorites like Maine Lunch IPA.
- When should I go?
- Anytime, but especially for a leisurely evening when you can explore the wine list. The large format bottles suggest a celebration or gathering.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $15-$17, wine by the glass from $8 to $17, and beer from $7 to $11. Bottles start at $32 and climb to $4,500 for a 6L of Opus One.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list is the centerpiece, with over 200 selections including rare large formats and a price range that spans from everyday to investment-grade. The cocktail program complements with house-made infusions and fresh juices, showing a commitment to craft beyond the wine cellar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative cocktail menu with house-made spicy tequila, rosemary syrup, and fresh juices. Eight signature cocktails range from the Aperol Spritz to the Hot & Minty, showing a balance of classic and inventive.
Menu strengths
- — House-made spicy tequila and rosemary syrup add a distinctive touch.
- — Diverse range from spritzes to bold tequila drinks.
Standout selections
- — Hot & Minty: house-made spicy tequila, fresh mint, cucumber, lime, agave.
- — Bourbon Bloom: bourbon, Irish mist, lime, rosemary syrup, red wine.
Pricing: $15-$17
Wine
Over 200 selections including Champagne, Italian, French, and large formats. Prices span from accessible to investment-grade, with options like half bottles and dessert wines.
Menu strengths
- — Offers half bottles and large formats for flexibility.
Standout selections
- — 18 Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa ($409).
Pricing: Glasses $8-$17; bottles from $32 to $4,500
Beer
A compact but well-chosen list of drafts and bottles, featuring local craft IPAs like Maine Lunch and Lord Hobo, Belgian classics like Duvel and Chimay, and a selection of seltzers and ciders.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local craft options.; Variety from light lagers to Belgian ales.
Standout selections
- — Maine Lunch IPA (draft).; Duvel Belgian Blonde (bottle).
Pricing: $7-$11
Nonalcoholic
Limited non-alcoholic options, with only Heineken '0' available. No mocktail menu found.
Pricing: $7 for Heineken '0'
Spirits
Spirits are used in cocktails but no dedicated spirits list is available. The cocktail menu indicates a range including bourbon, vodka, tequila, gin, and rum.
Standout selections
- — No standalone spirits menu; spirits appear in cocktails.
Pricing: Not listed separately
How it sits with the food
The menu includes sushi and Italian-American dishes, which pair well with the diverse wine selection. The Spicy Pear Diablo cocktail could complement spicy dishes, while a glass of Sancerre would suit sushi.
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