Sinatra's Pairing Library

The real menu, paired with the real list

Built from Sinatra's current menu and staff wine guide. Every recommendation includes the wine, the pairing logic, serving guidance, and a table-ready staff note.

Weight

Match wine body to the weight of the dish. Delicate fish wants a light-bodied white; braised or grilled meat can carry a full-bodied red.

Acidity

High-acid wines refresh the palate and cut through fat, salt, rich sauces, tomato, citrus, herbs, and vinaigrettes.

Tannin & Fat

Tannic reds need protein and fat. Direct Barolo, young Cabernet, and structured Super Tuscan wines to braised, grilled, or rich dishes.

Regional Affinity

What grows together goes together. Italian wines are the safest starting point for the restaurant's Italian menu.

Piatti Principali

Halibut

Prepared Sicilian or Tuscan style.

Sinatra'sStaff Guide

Broglia, Gavi

2023 · Italian White

Italian White

Serve Cold, not ice-cold

Light, high-acid Italian whites preserve the fish's delicacy while regional affinity supports either Sicilian or Tuscan preparation.

Buglioni, Gabriella Lugana

2023 · Italian White

Italian White

Serve Cold, not ice-cold

Light, high-acid Italian whites preserve the fish's delicacy while regional affinity supports either Sicilian or Tuscan preparation.

Sommelier Note

Ask whether the guest wants a crisp, light white or one with more texture. Do not pair a big tannic red with delicate fish.

Pasta

Sacchetti

Porcini mushroom-filled pasta, gorgonzola cream.

Sinatra'sStaff Guide

Hess, Shirtail Ranch Chardonnay

2024 · Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Serve Cold, not ice-cold

Chardonnay's weight meets the porcini and gorgonzola cream; high-acid tomato-driven reds are a poorer fit.

Rombauer, Chardonnay

2024 · Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Serve Cold, not ice-cold

Chardonnay's weight meets the porcini and gorgonzola cream; high-acid tomato-driven reds are a poorer fit.

Sommelier Note

Lead with weight: cream and cheese call for Chardonnay.

Pasta

Sinatra's Lasagna

Layered with braciole and ricotta.

Sinatra'sStaff Guide

Castello di Albola, Chianti Classico

2022 · Chianti & Vino Nobile

Chianti & Vino Nobile

Serve Cold, not ice-cold

Sangiovese acidity cuts through tomato and ricotta while its Italian identity creates a classic regional pairing.

Val di Sugo, Rosso di Montalcino

2022 · Brunello & Rosso di Montalcino

Brunello & Rosso di Montalcino

Serve Cold, not ice-cold

Sangiovese acidity cuts through tomato and ricotta while its Italian identity creates a classic regional pairing.

Sommelier Note

Start with Chianti. Move to Rosso di Montalcino for more body, rather than jumping directly to a high-tannin Cabernet.

Piatti Principali

Braciole

Tender pork cutlets stuffed with Sinatra's recipe.

Sinatra'sStaff Guide

Fattoria del Cerro, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

2019 · Chianti & Vino Nobile

Chianti & Vino Nobile

Serve Cold, not ice-cold

The Vino Nobile is a food-first, high-acid option; Crognolo is the fuller alternative for a guest who asks for a bigger red.

Tenuta Sette Ponti, Crognolo

2023 · Super Tuscan & Bolgheri

Super Tuscan & Bolgheri

Serve Cellar temperature

The Vino Nobile is a food-first, high-acid option; Crognolo is the fuller alternative for a guest who asks for a bigger red.

Sommelier Note

Ask whether the guest prefers an elegant Italian red or more weight and ripe tannin.

Griglia

Prime New York Strip Steak

16 oz.

Sinatra'sStaff Guide

Jayson by Pahlmeyer, Cabernet Sauvignon

2020 · Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

Serve Cellar temperature

Protein and fat soften firm tannin, making full-bodied Cabernet and Super Tuscan wines natural matches.

Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia

2022 · Super Tuscan & Bolgheri

Super Tuscan & Bolgheri

Serve Cellar temperature

Protein and fat soften firm tannin, making full-bodied Cabernet and Super Tuscan wines natural matches.

Sommelier Note

Offer a brief decant for the structured reserve selection.

Piatti Principali

Osso Buco

Braised veal shank, when available.

Sinatra'sStaff Guide

Luigi Einaudi, Barolo

2021 · Barolo, Barbaresco & Piemonte

Barolo, Barbaresco & Piemonte

Serve Cellar temperature

Braised veal provides the fat and depth Barolo's high acid and high tannin need.

Ratti, Marcenasco Barolo

2019 · Barolo, Barbaresco & Piemonte

Barolo, Barbaresco & Piemonte

Serve Cellar temperature

Braised veal provides the fat and depth Barolo's high acid and high tannin need.

Sommelier Note

Offer 30–60 minutes of air; explain that Barolo is built for rich, slow-cooked dishes.

Insalata

Sinatra Wedge

Hard-cooked egg, carrot, radish, heirloom tomato, soppressata, crumbly and creamy blue cheese, balsamic.

Sinatra'sStaff Guide

Ca' Del Bosco, Franciacorta

NV · Champagne & Sparkling

Champagne & Sparkling

Serve Straight from the ice bucket

High acid and bubbles refresh the palate between blue cheese, soppressata, and balsamic.

Dom Pérignon, Champagne

2010 · Champagne & Sparkling

Champagne & Sparkling

Serve Straight from the ice bucket

High acid and bubbles refresh the palate between blue cheese, soppressata, and balsamic.

Sommelier Note

Lead with sparkling at the start of the meal, especially when a celebration is mentioned.