Wine Bar
Unclaimed profilePascolo Ristorante
Burlington, VT · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Pascolo Ristorante treats Italian drinking as a full spread, not a side note. The wine list moves from Gavi and Verdicchio through Chianti Classico, Barolo, Brunello, and Super Tuscan, with glasses from $10 to $22 and bottles to $200. Cocktails lean on Aperol, Campari, Punt e Mes, Amaro Ciociaro, Averna, Galliano, and Montenegro across ten house drinks priced $11 to $14. Beer runs from Peroni to Hill Farmstead and The Alchemist cans, and two mocktails plus Athletic non-alcoholic beers cover the no-proof side.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Barolo Franco Serra by the glass if you want the list's range without committing to a bottle, or the Brunello Ciacci Piccolomini 'Pianrosso' '20 if you are choosing a bottle at the top of the range. For a cocktail, Negroni Della Casa brings gin, Punt e Mes, Amaro Ciociaro, and Campari together.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want an Italian wine list with real regional spread and a cocktail page that uses amari and aperitivo ingredients rather than generic sweet mixes. Beer drinkers who care about Vermont breweries and Italian lager will also find a reason to stay.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $11 to $14, with spicy preparation adding $1 on Toe of the Boot and Amaretto Margarita. Wine by the glass runs $10 to $22; bottles go from $40 up to $200 for the Brunello. Beer and cider are $5 to $9. Mocktails are $10, and Athletic non-alcoholic beers are $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program is built around Italian ingredients at every level: amari and aperitivo in the cocktails, a wine list that reaches from Gavi and Verdicchio to Barolo, Brunello, and Super Tuscan, and Peroni alongside Vermont breweries like Hill Farmstead and The Alchemist. Two mocktails and non-alcoholic beers keep the no-proof side from being an afterthought.
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Cocktails
Ten house cocktails, with nine plus a Chai Bella cocktail listed in the beverage PDF. Prices sit at $11–$14, and two mocktails share the cocktail page.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named cocktails with ingredients and prices, spanning tequila, gin, bourbon, rum, vodka, and prosecco bases.
- — Two mocktails and a spicy preparation option on two drinks give the page range beyond the standard build.
Standout selections
- — Negroni Della Casa: gin, Punt e Mes, Amaro Ciociaro, and Campari, $14 — a bitter, orange twist on the classic.
- — Whiskey & Wine: bourbon, Averna, Galliano, honey syrup, lemon, and rhubarb bitters, $14 — bold, rich, woody herbals.
- — Toe of the Boot: tequila, Aperol, Gran Gala, strawberry, lime, and cola, $13 — spiced, zesty, sweet.
Pricing: Cocktails $11–$14; spicy preparation +$1 on Toe of the Boot and Amaretto Margarita.
Wine
An extensive Italian list with by-the-glass and bottle options across whites, sparkling, reds, and bubbles. Regions and grapes include Gavi, Verdicchio, Chardonnay, Falanghina, Pinot Grigio, Lambrusco, Prosecco, Chianti Classico, Montepulciano, Barbera, Valpolicella, Barolo, Brunello, and Super Tuscan. Glasses run $10–$22; bottles $40–$200.
Menu strengths
- — Regional and grape range that moves from Gavi, Verdicchio, and Falanghina through Chianti Classico, Montepulciano, Barbera, Valpolicella, Barolo, Brunello, and Super Tuscan.
- — By-the-glass and bottle formats across whites, sparkling, reds, and bubbles, with glass prices from $10 to $22 and bottles from $40 to $200.
- — Named selections at multiple price points, including Barolo Franco Serra at $22 a glass and Brunello Ciacci Piccolomini 'Pianrosso' '20 at $200 a bottle.
Standout selections
- — Barolo Franco Serra: 100% hand-harvested Nebbiolo, rich cherry and rose, $22 glass / $88 bottle.
- — Brunello Ciacci Piccolomini 'Pianrosso' '20: ripe red fruits and hints of spice from Tuscany, $200 bottle.
- — Chianti Classico Cavaliere d'Oro: cherry aromas, well balanced and juicy, $11 glass / $44 bottle.
Pricing: By the glass $10–$22; bottles $40–$200.
Beer
Beer and cider are listed with Peroni, Fiddlehead IPA, Switchback Ale, Hill Farmstead Edward, a seasonal draft line, and rotating hard cider. Vermont breweries and Italian lager share the page, alongside Athletic non-alcoholic beers and two The Alchemist canned beers. Prices run $5–$9.
Menu strengths
- — Vermont breweries — Fiddlehead, Switchback, Hill Farmstead, and The Alchemist — sit beside Italian lager Peroni.
- — Cans, draft, and cider formats are all represented, with a seasonal draft line and rotating hard cider.
- — The Alchemist Heady Topper and Focal Banger are both listed at $9.
Standout selections
- — Hill Farmstead Edward (VT): American pale ale, 12oz, 5.2%, $8.50.
- — The Alchemist 'Heady Topper': American double IPA, 16oz can, 8%, $9.
- — Peroni (Italy): pale Italian lager, 16oz, 4.7%, $5.50.
Pricing: Beer and cider $5–$9.
Nonalcoholic
Two mocktails, Strawberry NA-garita and Sweet Tart, are listed at $10, alongside Athletic non-alcoholic beers at $5. The mocktails use strawberry preserves, elderberry, lemon, almond syrup, lime, sugar, and soda water. Athletic offers Upside Dawn golden ale or Run Wild IPA in 12oz cans.
Menu strengths
- — Two mocktails with distinct builds: Strawberry NA-garita uses strawberry preserves, lime, sugar, and soda water; Sweet Tart uses elderberry, lemon, almond syrup, and soda water.
- — Athletic non-alcoholic beers are available in two styles, Upside Dawn golden ale and Run Wild IPA, at $5.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry NA-garita: strawberry preserves, lime, sugar, and soda water, $10 — sweet, tart mocktail.
- — Sweet Tart: elderberry, lemon, almond syrup, and soda water, $10 — nutty, berry mocktail.
Pricing: Mocktails $10; Athletic non-alcoholic beers $5.
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