Wine & Bubbles

Italian Wine in Santa Rosa — Capriciano Osteria
Italian and California wines from the producers we trust, served in the heart of Santa Rosa’s wine country.

For Italian wine in Santa Rosa, our list pours Sicily, Piedmont and Tuscany by the glass, bottle or flight, beside Sonoma County and Napa Valley wines.

At Capriciano, our wine list is built the way an Italian osteria should build one: with curiosity, with respect for the producers, and with a deep love of pairing. We pour Italian classics from Sicily, Piedmont, and Tuscany alongside the best of Sonoma County and Napa Valley — wines we have chosen because they belong on a table next to our food. From Prosecco to Brunello, from Etna Bianco to Russian River Pinot Noir, every glass on our list earns its place.

What Makes Our Wine List Special?

From Italy to Sonoma County
Italy and Northern California are two of the great wine regions of the world, and we treat them both with the same care. Our Italian list draws from Sicily, Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto, and Alto Adige — the historic regions that have shaped wine for centuries. Our California list draws from the producers right here in our backyard: Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Mayacamas Mountains, Napa Valley. Each glass tells a story of the place it came from, and we are happy to walk you through it.
Highlights From Our Wine List
  • Sparkling Flight — Prosecco, Schramsberg, Champagne
  • Italian White Flight — Grillo, Etna Bianco, Vermentino
  • Italian Red Flight — Nero d'Avola, Etna Rosso, Nebbiolo
  • Bisol 'Crede' Prosecco Superiore — Valdobbiadene DOCG, by the glass or bottle
  • Pietradolce Etna Bianco — volcanic minerality from Mount Etna, Sicily
  • Famiglia Rivetti Langhe Nebbiolo — rose petal, tar, silky tannins from Piedmont
Is Wine Right for Your Evening?
Our wine list pairs beautifully with:
  • A full Italian meal with several courses
  • Wine country date nights
  • A glass at the bar before dinner
  • Tasting flights with friends
  • A bottle to share over a long evening
  • Celebrating an anniversary or milestone
  • A quiet evening for two
  • A taste of Italy without leaving Santa Rosa
Whether you are after a single glass of Pinot Grigio to start, a flight to explore, or a special bottle for a celebration, our wine list is built to meet you where you are. Tell us what you love, what you are eating, or what you would like to try — we will help you find the right glass. And if the bottle is meant for a slow evening for two, our guide to planning an Italian date night in Santa Rosa sets the wine alongside the rest of the night.
What to Expect at Your Table
Wine at our Santa Rosa osteria is served the way it should be — at the right temperature, in the right glass, and with a server who knows the list and is happy to talk you through it. We pour generously, never rush, and welcome questions of every kind. From “what should I drink with the lasagna” to “show me something I have never had before,” we are here to help you find the bottle that makes the meal.
Why Choose Our Wine List?
From the Producers We Trust

Our wines come from small producers we know and respect — biodynamic Alto Adige estates, volcanic Etna vineyards, Russian River Pinot Noir makers, Mayacamas Mountain Zinfandel growers. Every bottle has a story, and our team is happy to walk you through it.

Italian and California in Conversation

We believe Italian and California wines belong on the same list — and the same table. Whether you are pairing Wagyu Bolognese with a Tuscan Sangiovese, or Sicilian sea bass with a crisp Sicilian Grillo, our list is built to make the food sing.

Italian Wine in Santa Rosa, Glass by Glass

The list moves from sparkling and white wines through rosé to reds by the glass and by the bottle, then dessert wines. Italian wine in Santa Rosa is its backbone, from Feudo Montoni Grillo and Pietradolce Etna Bianco to Renato Ratti Barbera d’Asti, Famiglia Rivetti Langhe Nebbiolo, Isole e Olena Chianti Classico and a Torre Guelfa Brunello di Montalcino by the glass. Special bottles run to Vietti Barolo Castiglione, Lodali Barolo Bricco Ambrogio and Gaja Barolo Dagromis.

Red wine poured behind a plate of rigatoni, Italian wine in Santa Rosa at Capriciano Osteria
Two glasses of white wine with oysters, grilled bread and flowers on a table at Capriciano Osteria
A glass of red wine behind Lamb Chops with sauce, carrots and mushrooms at Capriciano Osteria
Glasses of white and red wine with lasagna on a table for two at Capriciano Osteria

Can I bring my own wine?

Yes. Corkage is $25 per bottle, with a maximum of three bottles, and we waive the fee for each bottle you buy from our list. Please bring wines that are not already on our list. It’s an easy way to open something from your own cellar and still try an Italian bottle alongside it, whether that’s a Barbera from Piedmont or an Etna Rosso from Sicily.

Can I try Italian wine in Santa Rosa by the glass or in a flight?

Yes. Many wines are poured by the glass, while a few, such as the Ramey Chardonnay and the Alois Lageder Lowengang Chardonnay, are bottle only. Flights make comparing easy: the Sparkling Flight pours Prosecco, Schramsberg and Champagne; the Italian Red Flight pours Nero d’Avola, Etna Rosso and Nebbiolo; and the list also offers an Italian White Flight, plus a Vin Santo Flight for the end of the meal.

What is an Italian wine bar called?

In Italy, a wine bar is usually called an enoteca. An osteria like Capriciano is built around dinner instead: wine is poured alongside antipasti, handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and fresh seafood, with a list that runs from Sicily, Piedmont and Tuscany to Sonoma County and Napa Valley. We serve beer and wine only, with wine-based aperitivi to begin and Italian dessert wines to finish.

Do you pour wines from Sonoma County and Napa Valley?

Yes. Italy leads, but our own backyard is well represented: Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Chardonnay and Ridge Lytton Springs Rosé from Sonoma County, and Massican Sauvignon Blanc and Storybook Mountain Zinfandel from Napa. By the bottle, look for Ramey Chardonnay from the Russian River, and Louis Martini Gryphon and Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.

That is Italian wine in Santa Rosa, poured the osteria way. Tell us what you like to drink and we’ll help you find the bottle: reserve a table online or through OpenTable, and get directions to 505 Mendocino Ave.

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