Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFratelli Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar
Lynchburg, VA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fratelli Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar rebuilt its wine program in summer 2026 under chef and sommelier Andrew Trottier, pulling in benchmark estates and small-production producers from Italy, France, and the United States. The venue holds both on-premise and off-premise licenses, so bottles can be opened at the table or taken home. Upstairs, No. 7 Rooftop Bar leans into Italian aperitivo culture with craft cocktails, and the event calendar now includes wine dinners and interactive food, wine, and spirits experiences.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Hillick & Hobbs Dry Riesling 2021, a benchmark pour from the rebuilt cellar. For a red, the Crossbarn Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2015 Magnum and the Viña Cobos Hobbs Estate Malbec 2022 both appeared at recent wine dinners. Upstairs at No.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a sommelier-led wine program with benchmark producers and the option to buy bottles to take home. The rooftop bar appeals to those seeking aperitivo-style cocktails before or after dinner.
- When should I go?
- For a seated wine dinner or a scheduled tasting event. The rooftop bar operates on select nights with live entertainment. The Italian wine and cigar dinner is set for Oct. 4.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The Hobbs wine dinner at 7 Rooftop was priced at $125 per person, tax and gratuity included, with a 5-course dinner. A separate listing shows $93.00 per person prepaid for four courses with guided tasting. The Italian wine and cigar dinner on Oct. 4 is $250 per guest, including tax and service.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Fratelli pairs a sommelier-led cellar rebuild with both on-premise and off-premise wine licenses, so guests can drink bottles with dinner or take them home. The program spans Italy, France, and the United States, with sourcing help for rare and collectible wines, and the event calendar includes themed dinners and interactive experiences.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
No. 7 Rooftop Bar, above Fratelli, advertises craft cocktails and signature drinks inspired by Italian aperitivo culture.
Menu strengths
- — Rooftop bar concept with craft cocktails tied to Italian aperitivo culture.
- — A repeat guest praised the bartender for being knowledgeable about the drink menu and making delicious drinks.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Martini — recommended by a repeat guest for coffee lovers.
- — House Crafted Boozy Sangria — welcome drink listed on the Paul & Agustina Hobbs wine dinner menu at 7 Rooftop.
Wine
The wine program was rebuilt in summer 2026 under chef and sommelier Andrew Trottier, with a cellar built around benchmark estates, small-production wineries, and wines expressing a distinct sense of place. The list emphasizes Italy, France, and the United States, with both on-premise and off-premise licenses for bottle sales.
Menu strengths
- — Sommelier-led cellar rebuild focused on benchmark and small-production producers.
- — On- and off-premise licenses support retail bottle sales and cellar-building for guests.
- — Active wine event calendar with themed dinners and exclusive event pricing.
Standout selections
- — Hillick & Hobbs Dry Riesling 2021 — paired with woodfire grilled Jamaican jerk chicken wings at the Hobbs wine dinner.
- — Crossbarn Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2015 Magnum — paired with seared duck breast at the Hobbs wine dinner.
- — Viña Cobos Hobbs Estate Malbec 2022 — paired with wood fire grilled Toulouse sausages at the Hobbs wine dinner.
- — ALH Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Coombsville Napa Valley — paired at the Hobbs wine dinner.
Spirits
Fratelli is expanding its event calendar to include more interactive food, wine and spirits experiences. A recent customer account describes the smoked old fashioned as excellent during a birthday dinner visit.
Menu strengths
- — Event calendar expanded beyond seated wine dinners to include interactive food, wine and spirits experiences.
Standout selections
- — Fratelli is expanding its event calendar to include more interactive food, wine and spirits experiences.
How it sits with the food
Wine dinners at 7 Rooftop have paired the Hillick & Hobbs Dry Riesling 2021 with woodfire grilled Jamaican jerk chicken wings, the Crossbarn Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2015 Magnum with seared duck breast, and the Viña Cobos Hobbs Estate Malbec 2022 with wood fire grilled Toulouse sausages.
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