Italian Phrase
Quali vini mi consigli?
Meaning
Literally, “Which wines do you recommend to me?” It’s a polite way to ask a waiter, sommelier, or a friend for wine suggestions, especially when you’re unsure what to order or want to explore local varieties.
When to use
Use this phrase in restaurants, wine bars, enotecas, or at a friend’s house when you want a personalized recommendation. It works both in formal settings (to a sommelier) and informal ones (to a knowledgeable friend).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualivinimiconsigli?
Quali (interrogative adjective)
Used before plural nouns to ask 'which' or 'what' and agrees in gender and number with the noun.
vini (plural noun)
Plural of 'vino' (wine). In questions the noun stays in its normal plural form.
mi (indirect object pronoun)
Means 'to me' and is placed before the verb in standard Italian word order.
consigli (verb)
Second‑person singular present indicative of 'consigliare' (to recommend).
Question mark
Italian questions are marked only at the end in writing; the intonation rises in speech.
🗨In Conversation
Quali vini mi consigli?
Which wines do you recommend to me?
Se ti piacciono i rossi, ti suggerisco un Chianti Classico o un Barolo. Se preferisci qualcosa di più leggero, prova un Vermentino.
If you like reds, I’d suggest a Chianti Classico or a Barolo. If you prefer something lighter, try a Vermentino.
✕Common Mistakes
Quali vino mi consigli?
‘Vino’ is singular; the question asks about multiple wines, so the noun must be plural ‘vini’.
Che vini consigli?
Missing the indirect object pronoun ‘mi’; without it the sentence sounds like a general recommendation, not a personal one.
Quali vini consigli a me?
The pronoun ‘mi’ should precede the verb, not follow ‘a me’. The correct order is ‘mi consigli’.
↔Alternatives
Che vini mi consigli?
What wines do you recommend?
Mi potresti consigliare dei vini?
Could you recommend some wines to me?
Qual è il vino migliore per me?
What’s the best wine for me?
Cultural Tip
In Italy wine is often tied to the region you’re in. Waiters may first suggest the house wine, then ask about your taste preferences. Using “Quali vini mi consigli?” shows you’re interested in a tailored suggestion and usually earns a more thoughtful answer. Remember that “consigliare” is informal; in very formal settings you could say “Mi suggerirebbe…”.