Lupo Italian Kitchen debuts new wine list and menu

Lupo Italian Kitchen in downtown Rehoboth Beach recently unveiled a new wine list devoted exclusively to Italian wines - a rarity not only in Delaware but in the U.S. as well. “We think this is the best all-Italian wine list in the country,” said Mike Zygmonski, the sommelier for SoDel Concepts, which owns Lupo and seven other beach restaurants.

The user-friendly list, which features more than 60 wines, categorizes the wines by body - light, medium and full - rather than by varietal. There’s also a map of Italy noting the regions from which the wines come. Zygmonski spent several weeks educating the Lupo staff so servers can help guests pair wine with new menu items from Chef Chris Parks, who was recently named a Delaware chef to watch.

“I believe the wine list is the best of its kind anywhere,” Zygmonski said. “There’s something for people who’re just delving into wine and something for those with a sophisticated wine palate. We want to please wine-lovers at every level. We also want to introduce them to something new at the same time.”

Zygmonski is certified by the Court of Master Sommeliers as a Level 2 sommelier. “Having Mike on our team lets us be bold with our wine lists,” said Scott Kammerer, CEO of SoDel Concepts. “The wines are unique, yet they also feature high-quality wines at a variety of price levels. It takes the dining experience in our restaurants to the next level.”

For more information, go to lupodimarerehoboth.com.