{"id":29486,"date":"2025-08-04T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=29486"},"modified":"2025-08-01T12:57:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T19:57:54","slug":"virtu-honest-craft-honored-with-best-of-award-from-wine-spectator-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-wine-and-spirits\/virtu-honest-craft-honored-with-best-of-award-from-wine-spectator-magazine","title":{"rendered":"Virt\u00f9 Honest Craft Honored with &#8216;Best Of&#8217; Award from Wine Spectator Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Virt\u00f9 Honest Craft<\/strong>, the acclaimed <strong>Old Town Scottsdale<\/strong> restaurant known for its Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and curated wine pairings, has once again secured its place among the world\u2019s top dining destinations. The intimate eatery, tucked inside the charming Bespoke Inn, has been awarded the <strong>Best of Award of Excellence<\/strong> by <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/\">Wine Spectator<\/a><\/em> as part of the magazine\u2019s prestigious 2025 Restaurant Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognized for the second consecutive year, Virt\u00f9 stands among an elite group of global restaurants honored for their outstanding wine programs, dynamic menus, and dedication to exceptional hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125657\/1M4A7061.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-29488 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125657\/1M4A7061-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125657\/1M4A7061-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125657\/1M4A7061-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125657\/1M4A7061-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125657\/1M4A7061-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125657\/1M4A7061-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125657\/1M4A7061-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125657\/1M4A7061-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125657\/1M4A7061.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by chef <strong>Gio Osso, Virt\u00f9<\/strong> has cultivated a loyal following through its chef-driven approach, thoughtful wine pairings, and commitment to excellence. Osso credits much of the restaurant\u2019s continued recognition to sommelier <strong>Michael Cozzi<\/strong>, whose expertly curated selections showcase both depth and diversity\u2013featuring top producers from around the globe and a refined balance of regions, vintages, and styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt Virt\u00f9 Honest Craft, our wine list isn\u2019t just a menu, it\u2019s a journey. Michael\u2019s talent and instinct for pairings bring the entire dining experience to life,\u201d <strong>Osso<\/strong> said. \u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud to bring this level of wine excellence to Scottsdale and to be honored once again by <em>Wine Spectator<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125703\/IMG_4527.jpeg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"819\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-29489 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125703\/IMG_4527-1024x819.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125703\/IMG_4527-1024x819.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125703\/IMG_4527-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125703\/IMG_4527-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125703\/IMG_4527-380x304.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125703\/IMG_4527-800x640.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125703\/IMG_4527-1160x928.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125703\/IMG_4527-80x64.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01125703\/IMG_4527.jpeg 1320w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Images courtesy of Virtu Honest Craft<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/restaurants\/search\">Best of Award of Excellence<\/a><\/strong> is the second-highest honor in <em>Wine Spectator<\/em>\u2019s three-tier program, reserved for restaurants with extensive, well-crafted wine lists that offer superior selections, including verticals from top producers and compelling regional diversity. This year, 3,811 restaurants across the globe were recognized\u2013each demonstrating deep knowledge and a passion for discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virt\u00f9 has been a pillar of Arizona\u2019s fine dining scene since opening in 2013, earning national attention with a James Beard Award nomination and a spot on <em>Esquire<\/em>\u2019s Best New Restaurants list. 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