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

Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Occhetti 2024 Prunotto

Langhe DOC Il Nebbio 2024 Pio Cesare

Barolo Riserva Bussia DOCG 2010 Pianpolvere Soprano

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Massi del Colombaio 2019 Colombaio di Cencio

Barolo DOCG Prapò 2019 Ceretto

Barolo DOCG Rocche di Castiglione 2019 Ceretto

Barolo DOCG Gavarini Chiniera 2017 Elio Grasso

Barolo Riserva DOCG Sottocastello di Novello 2019 Ca' Viola

Barolo DOCG Castellero 2020 Fratelli Barale

Barolo DOCG Riserva Bussia 90 dì 2019 Giacomo Fenocchio

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2023 Elio Sandri

Barolo DOCG Perno 2019 Elio Sandri

Barolo DOCG Perno Riserva 2019 Elio Sandri

Barolo DOCG Cerretta 2021 Giacomo Conterno

Barolo DOCG Cerequio 2021 Damilano

Barolo DOCG Marenca 2020 Luigi Pira

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Villa Le Corti Don Tommaso 2022 Principe Corsini

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Valore di Famiglia 2021 Cecchi

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