Wine for braised beef: Barolo, Sagrantino, Aglianico

The wine for braised beef should be tannic and structured, able to stand up to its succulence: Barolo, Sagrantino or Aglianico are the classic choices. Brasato is a slow-cooked Piedmontese classic: less noble cuts of beef such as cappello del prete or reale are braised for hours, until they melt into a dense, intensely flavored sauce. It’s precisely this richness that calls for a firmly tannic red, capable of "scrubbing" the palate clean with every bite.

From Barolo to Sagrantino: great reds selected for you

The most classic and noble of territorial pairings remains Barolo, ideally from the more austere crus of Serralunga d'Alba or Monforte. Looking for an alternative with the same tannic backbone but more approachable? Montefalco Sagrantino is practically made for this dish: imposing structure and a tight-knit tannic weave that finds perfect balance in the richness of braised meat.

Southern Italy also has its standout for braised dishes: Aglianico, in its Taurasi, Taburno and Vulture expressions, has all the tannic grip needed to stand up to such a substantial dish — another solid alternative for those seeking a Barolo substitute with the same character.

Serve them at room temperature and, if possible, decanted an hour beforehand: the tannins soften and the pairing gains in balance. In our selection you’ll find reds chosen by our wine shop for their structure and tannic profile, designed expressly to accompany brasato.

What wine pairs with braised beef?

From Barolo to Sagrantino: great reds selected for you

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Caparsino 2019 Caparsa

Barolo Villero DOCG 2021 Giacomo Fenocchio

Langhe DOC Rosso Giàrborina 2023 Elio Altare

Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore 2023 Casa E. di Mirafiore

Taurasi DOCG Candriano 2021 Feudi di San Gregorio

Barolo DOCG Brunate 2020 Vietti

Barolo DOCG Rocche di Castiglione 2020 Brovia

Barolo DOCG Brea Vigna Ca' Mia 2020 Brovia

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2020 Poggio Bonelli

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Riserva Ducale Oro 2021 Ruffino

Barolo DOCG Mosconi 2021 Pio Cesare

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Tenuta di Nozzole 2021 Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Colonia 2019 Fèlsina

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Ceniprimo 2021 Ricasoli 1141

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Il Campitello 2021 Monteraponi

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Rocca Guicciarda 2022 Ricasoli 1141

Barolo del Comune di La Morra DOCG 2021 Roberto Voerzio

Barolo DOCG Lecinquevigne 2021 Damilano

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