Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileMaggiano's Little Italy
Englewood, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Maggiano's Little Italy runs a beverage program with more range than the typical Italian chain. The cocktail list covers everything from a rye-and-Luxardo Smoked Old Fashioned to a Frozen Peach Bellini, while the wine list spans Ruffino Prosecco to Banfi Chianti with 6-ounce, 9-ounce, and bottle pours. A solid spirits shelf and dependable nonalcoholic options round out the picture.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoked Old Fashioned, built on Knob Creek Rye and Luxardo Maraschino, for a cocktail with backbone. For wine, the Ruffino Prosecco DOC offers a well-known Italian sparkler, or go red with the Banfi Chianti Superiore.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want familiar, well-made classics without surprises will find plenty to like. The range of cocktails, wines by the glass or bottle, and nonalcoholic options suits groups with mixed preferences.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list balances Italian-leaning drinks like the Aperol Spritz and Italian Sangria with American standards, and the wine program pours by 6 oz., 9 oz., or bottle. The Smoked Old Fashioned and Frozen Peach Bellini show a willingness to play with format.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight named cocktails show range and specificity, from the Smoked Old Fashioned with Knob Creek Rye to the Grand Margarita with Patrón Silver. The list includes Italian-leaning options like Aperol Spritz and Italian Sangria, the latter offered by glass or pitcher.
Menu strengths
- — Specific, premium spirits are named in each cocktail, such as Knob Creek Rye in the Smoked Old Fashioned.
- — The list spans classics and specialties, including the Espresso Martini and Frozen Peach Bellini.
- — Italian Sangria is available in both glass and pitcher formats, suggesting flexibility for groups.
Standout selections
- — Smoked Old Fashioned: Knob Creek Rye, Luxardo Maraschino, and bitters.
- — Aperol Spritz: Aperol with Ruffino Prosecco and soda.
- — Grand Margarita: Patrón Silver Tequila, Disaronno Amaretto, lime, and orange bitters.
Wine
The wine list covers white, red, sparkling, and Italian wines, with pours in 6 oz., 9 oz., and bottle sizes. Producers and regions are named, from Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to Banfi Chianti Superiore.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple serving sizes (6 oz., 9 oz., bottle) allow for flexible pairing.
- — The list includes recognizable producers such as Ruffino, Kim Crawford, and Josh Cellars.
- — Italian representation includes Prosecco from Veneto and Chianti Superiore from Tuscany.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco, Ruffino, DOC, Veneto – a sparkling Italian classic.
- — Chianti, Banfi Superiore, Tuscany – a structured Italian red.
- — Kim Crawford, Marlborough – Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options go beyond soda, with raspberry or peach iced tea, lemonade, Harney & Sons hot tea, and S. Pellegrino or Acqua Panna waters. The selection is straightforward but covers a variety of tastes.
Menu strengths
- — Flavored iced tea comes in raspberry or peach options.
- — Harney & Sons hot tea offers a quality tea brand.
- — Bottled waters include S. Pellegrino sparkling and Acqua Panna still.
Standout selections
- — Raspberry or Peach Flavored Iced Tea.; Harney & Sons Hot Tea.
Spirits
The spirits list covers vodka, tequila, rum, gin, bourbon, scotch, and whiskey, with premium brands like Grey Goose, Casamigos, and Angel's Envy. It's a broad, dependable shelf rather than a deep or rare collection.
Menu strengths
- — Covers all major spirit categories, from vodka to scotch.
- — Includes premium labels such as Patrón, Angel's Envy, and Glenlivet 12 Yr.
- — Well-known brands like Tito's and Bombay Sapphire are present.
Standout selections
- — Angel's Envy Bourbon.; Glenlivet 12 Yr Scotch.; Casamigos Tequila.
How it sits with the food
Italian Sangria, available by glass or pitcher, pairs naturally with the kitchen's Italian-American menu. A Ruffino Prosecco works as an aperitif, while the Banfi Chianti Superiore suits tomato-based dishes.
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