Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileBar Corallini
Madison, WI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bar Corallini runs a serious beverage program: cocktails range from a Classic Negroni and Boulevardier to an Espresso Martini and Aperol Spritz, backed by a wine list that moves through Prosecco, rosato, and Chardonnay on draft plus Italian bottles like Pieropan Soave and Oddero Barolo. Beer covers Peroni, Spotted Cow, and rotating local options, and the amari and aperitivi section includes house-made Novella Limoncello from Chef Giovanni Novella's recipe. Happy hour drops Classic Negronis, Venetian Spritzes, Peroni, and draft wines to $6.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Classic Negroni or the Boulevardier, both $13, then move to the draft Fuso 21 'Flora' Prosecco by glass, small carafe, or large carafe. The Espresso Martini with Valhalla Vodka and State Line Coffee Liqueur is a solid closer, and the Novella Limoncello is worth a look.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a broad cocktail list alongside a wine program with real range will find plenty here. The amari and aperitivi section, including Novella Limoncello, suits those who prefer a bitter or citrus finish. Beer and non-alcoholic options are limited but present.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the clear value window, with $6 Classic Negronis, Venetian Spritzes, Peroni, and draft wines. The Negroni Week menu adds a charitable angle, with $1 from every featured cocktail donated to World Central Kitchen.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12 to $17, with the Classic Negroni and Boulevardier at $13 and the Espresso Martini at $15. Draft wines are $10 by glass, $27 small carafe, and $63 large carafe. Bottles range from $40 to $160, and beer runs $4 to $9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a deep classic cocktail list, draft wines in three formats, and a house-made Novella Limoncello from Chef Giovanni Novella's recipe gives the program a specific Italian-leaning identity. The Negroni Week charitable component adds a further point of difference.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad classic and signature list with Negroni variations, spritzes, Boulevardier, Paper Plane, Jungle Bird, Singapore Sling, Espresso Martini, and Southside. Named spirits include Four Roses, Hendrick's, Maker's Private Select, Del Maguey Vida, and Green Chartreuse. Happy hour drops Classic Negronis and Venetian Spritzes to $6, and a Negroni Week menu donates $1 per featured cocktail to World Central Kitchen.
Menu strengths
- — Large classic and signature selection with named spirits and modifiers across the list
- — $6 Classic Negronis and Venetian Spritzes at happy hour
- — Negroni Week menu with $1 from every featured cocktail donated to World Central Kitchen
Standout selections
- — Classic Negroni — gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, rocks, $13
- — Boulevardier — Four Roses bourbon, Aperol, sweet vermouth, rocks, $13
- — Espresso Martini — Valhalla Vodka, State Line Coffee Liqueur, Cointreau, demerara, espresso, up, $15
Pricing: Cocktails $12-$17; happy hour Classic Negronis and Venetian Spritzes $6
Wine
Sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines by glass, carafe, and bottle. Draft pours include Fuso 21 'Flora' Prosecco, Scarpetta Rosato, and Stemmari Chardonnay at $10 by glass, $27 small carafe, and $63 large carafe. The bottle list spans Champagne, Italian sparkling, white, rosé, and red from Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and other regions, with prices from $40 to $160.
Menu strengths
- — Draft wines available by glass, small carafe, and large carafe
- — Bottle list spans Champagne, Italian sparkling, white, rosé, and red from multiple regions
Standout selections
- — Fuso 21 'Flora' Prosecco (draft) — glass $10, small carafe $27, large carafe $63
- — Pieropan Soave Classico 2024, Veneto, Italy — 13/52
- — Oddero Barolo Classico 2020, Piedmont, Italy — listed on the wine menu
Pricing: Draft wines $10 glass, $27 small carafe, $63 large carafe; bottles $40-$160
Beer
A beer selection including Peroni, Oberon, Nastro Azzurro, Chaos Pattern, Spotted Cow, High Life, Warped Speed, and rotating local options. Prices run $4 to $9, with Peroni at $6 during happy hour. The list covers Italian lagers, Wisconsin and Michigan craft, and a value option in High Life.
Menu strengths
- — Italian lagers Peroni and Nastro Azzurro alongside Wisconsin and Michigan craft options
- — Rotating local options on the menu; Beer prices range from $4 to $9, with $6 Peroni at happy hour
Standout selections
- — Oberon — Wheat Ale, Comstock, MI, abv 5.8%, $9
- — Chaos Pattern — Hazy IPA, Sheboygan, WI, abv 6.5%, $8
- — Spotted Cow — Farmhouse Ale, New Glarus, WI, abv 5.1%, $8
Pricing: $4-$9; happy hour Peroni $6
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic Kölsch and non-alcoholic Hazy IPA, both abv <0.5% and priced at $7.; Two non-alcoholic beer styles, both abv <0.5%; Both non-alcoholic beers priced at $7
Menu strengths
- — Two non-alcoholic beer styles, both abv <0.5%; Both non-alcoholic beers priced at $7
Standout selections
- — Non-Alcoholic Kölsch — abv <0.5%, Sausalito, CA, $7
- — Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA — abv <0.5%, Sausalito, CA, $7
Pricing: $7
Spirits
A spirits section built around amari and aperitivi: Aperol, Italicus, Campari, Limoncello, and Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato, each served with a garnish. Named spirits such as Four Roses, Hendrick's, Maker's Private Select, Del Maguey Vida, and Green Chartreuse appear in cocktails. Novella Limoncello is made from Chef Giovanni Novella's recipe and listed as a standalone item.
Menu strengths
- — Amari and aperitivi list with garnishes, including Aperol, Italicus, Campari, Limoncello, and Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato
- — Novella Limoncello crafted from Chef Giovanni Novella's recipe and listed as a standalone item
- — Named spirits used in cocktails include Four Roses, Hendrick's, Maker's Private Select, Del Maguey Vida, and Green Chartreuse
Standout selections
- — Novella Limoncello — crafted from Chef Giovanni Novella's recipe
- — Italicus — bergamot, served with olives; Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato — hibiscus and orange blossom, served with orange
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