Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileTrattoria 'A Vucchella & Wood Oven Pizza
Bridgeport, CT · $$
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The editorial take
Trattoria 'A Vucchella & Wood Oven Pizza pairs a regionally organized Italian wine list with ten cocktails at a flat $14. The wine program runs from a $9 Pinot Grigio by the glass to a $150 Gaja Barolo, while cocktails stick to familiar classics like the Old Fashioned and Aperol Spritz. A dedicated mocktail section covers nonalcoholic drinkers. The bar reads as a dependable Italian restaurant adjunct rather than a destination cocktail room.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Negroni, made with Malfy Gin, Campari, and Dolin Vermouth—guests report it very good. For wine, a glass of Sangiovese Riserva DOC 2015 from Angelini at $11 offers a regional red by the glass, or step up to the Barolo 'Gaja' DOCG 2017 for a special-occasion bottle.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Diners who want Italian wine with their meal will find a list organized by region and priced from $9 by the glass. Cocktail drinkers seeking familiar classics at a uniform $14 will be satisfied. The dedicated mocktail menu also gives nonalcoholic guests a clear option.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $14 each. By-the-glass wines range from $9 to $14, while bottles start at $38 and reach $270. Mocktails are $11.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list is organized by Italian region and includes both accessible by-the-glass pours and high-end bottles like the Barolo 'Gaja' DOCG 2017 at $150. The cocktail menu is uniform at $14, and the bar offers a separate mocktail section.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Ten cocktails are listed at a flat $14, covering classics like the Aperol Spritz, Old Fashioned, and Espresso Martini, plus Malfy gin variations. A guest report describes the Negroni and Limoncello Spritz as very good, confirming execution.
Menu strengths
- — Consistent $14 pricing across a ten-cocktail list that spans classics and modern gin-based drinks.
Standout selections
- — Negroni – Malfy Gin, Campari, Dolin Vermouth, $14
- — Limoncello Spritz – Luna Azul Tequila, limoncello, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, $14
Pricing: All cocktails $14
Wine
An extensive Italian wine list organized by region includes sparkling, white, and red options. By-the-glass pours start at $9 for Pinot Grigio and climb to $14, while bottles range from $38 to $270, featuring Amarone and Barolo.
Menu strengths
- — Regionally organized Italian list with by-the-glass options for Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and several reds.
- — Bottle list spans from $38 to $270, including a Barolo 'Gaja' DOCG 2017 and Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2014.
Standout selections
- — Barolo 'Gaja' DOCG 2017 – Gaja, $150; Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2014 – Allegrini, $110
- — Sangiovese Riserva DOC 2015 – Angelini, $11 by the glass
Pricing: By the glass $9-$14; bottles $38-$270
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail section lists nonalcoholic drinks at $11 each, including a nonalcoholic sparkling wine with orange juice and a rum alternative with espresso. The selection is small but clearly labeled.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail section with three nonalcoholic drinks, all priced at $11.
- — Offers a nonalcoholic sparkling wine option and a rum alternative with espresso.
Standout selections
- — Non-Alcoholic Mionetto/Prosecco & Orange Juice – $11; UnDone Rum, Fresh Espresso, Vanilla Simple Syrup & Splash of Cream – $11
Pricing: All mocktails $11
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