Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileVino
Mountain Brook, AL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Vino is a Mediterranean and Italian eatery with a full bar and an extensive wine collection. Two dedicated wine menus cover Alternative Whites, Sparkling & Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Alternative Reds, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cellar Selection, with bottles from $11 to $425 and glasses from $10 to $19. The main menu also lists a Martinis section with ten cocktails, including vodka, gin, and rye-based drinks, priced $10 to $14. Beer is organized into Imports, Domestics, and Local categories.
- What should I order?
- The Jean-Marie Reverdy Sancerre from the Loire is available by the glass at $19 or by the bottle at $67, and the Vietti Barbera d’Asti “Tre Vigne” from Piedmont is $16 by the glass or $56 by the bottle. For a cocktail, the Aviation with Bombay Gin, Crème De Violette, Luxardo, and lemon is $14.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for a broad wine selection by the glass or bottle alongside a full cocktail list will find options across multiple varietals and regions. Those who want a local beer or a classic import also have a defined section to choose from.
- When should I go?
- Vino describes itself as a chic, casual Mediterranean and Italian eatery, suitable for a meal with wine or a cocktail from the Martinis section.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $10 to $14. Wine by the glass is $10 to $19; bottles range from $11 to $150 for white and $36 to $425 for red. The Cellar Selection includes Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon at $425 per bottle.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Two separate wine menus organize white and red selections into categories like Alternative Whites, Sparkling & Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Alternative Reds, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cellar Selection. A dedicated Martinis section lists ten cocktails with specific spirit brands including Tito's Handmade Vodka, Bombay Gin, Knob Creek Rye, and Woodford Reserve.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated Martinis section lists ten cocktails with vodka, gin, and rye bases. Ingredients include Tito's Handmade Vodka, Bombay Gin, Knob Creek Rye, Woodford Reserve, St-Germain, Aperol, and Luxardo. Prices are $10 to $14.
Menu strengths
- — Ten named cocktails with specific spirit brands and modifiers are listed on the main menu.
- — The Martinis section covers vodka, gin, and rye-based drinks.
Standout selections
- — Aviation — Bombay Gin, Crème De Violette, Luxardo, Lemon, $14
- — Blackberry Cahaba — Knob Creek Rye, Creme De Cassis, Blackberries, Fresh Lime Squeeze, $12
- — Kentucky Elder Flower — Woodford Reserve & St-Germain, Lemon, $14
Pricing: Cocktails $10-$14
Wine
Two dedicated wine menus list numerous wines by glass and bottle across regions and styles. White categories include Alternative Whites, Sparkling & Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay. Red categories include Alternative Reds, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cellar Selection. White bottles range $11 to $150; red bottles $36 to $425; glasses $10 to $19.
Menu strengths
- — Two dedicated wine menus list numerous wines by glass and bottle across regions and styles.
- — White and red menus cover multiple varietals including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- — A Cellar Selection category includes Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon at $425 per bottle.
Standout selections
- — Jean-Marie Reverdy Sancerre, Loire — Glass $19; Bottle $67
- — Vietti Barbera d’Asti “Tre Vigne”, Piedmont — Glass $16; Bottle $56
- — Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut La Cuvée, Champagne — Bottle $150
Pricing: Glass $10-$19; bottles $11-$425
Beer
The main menu lists a Beer section with Imports, Domestics, and Local categories. Imports include Corona Extra, Chimay Ale, Guinness, Heineken, Bitburger Pilsner, and Stella Artois. Domestics include Blue Moon, Bud Light, and Michelob Ultra. Local options include Cahaba Blonde, Good People IPA, and Alabama Light.
Menu strengths
- — Beer section is organized into Imports, Domestics, and Local categories.
- — Imports include Chimay Ale and Bitburger Pilsner.; Local options include Good People IPA and Cahaba Blonde.
Standout selections
- — Chimay Ale — Import; Good People IPA — Local
- — Bitburger Pilsner — Import; Cahaba Blonde — Local
Pricing: Not specified
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