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.

Barolo DOCG 2021 Boroli

0,75 ℓ
Discount 25%
39.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  52.80 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 52.90 € 

Barolo DOCG del Comune di Castiglione Falletto 2021 Boroli

0,75 ℓ
Discount 20%
46.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  61.87 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 58 € 

Barolo DOCG Brunella 2021 Boroli

0,75 ℓ
Discount 10%
87 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  116 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 97 € 
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Barolo DOCG Villero 2021 Boroli

0,75 ℓ
Discount 20%
77.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  103.33 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 97 € 
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Barolo DOCG Cerequio 2021 Boroli

0,75 ℓ
Discount 15%
69 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  92 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 81.50 € 

Langhe DOC Nubiè 2023 Lo Zoccolaio

0,75 ℓ
Discount 10%
13.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 15.50 € 

Barbera d'Alba DOC 2024 Cordero di Montezemolo

0,75 ℓ
16.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.73 €/ℓ
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Only 2 left

Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Occhetti 2023 Prunotto

0,75 ℓ
18.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.13 €/ℓ
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Running low on stock

Chianti Classico DOCG 2023 Borgo Scopeto

0,75 ℓ
15.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  20.40 €/ℓ
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Only 3 left

Chianti Classico DOCG Il Palei 2023 Villa a Sesta

0,75 ℓ
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92
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18.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  25.20 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 19.90 €

Chianti Classico DOCG Storia di Famiglia 2024 Cecchi

0,75 ℓ
11.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.07 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2023 Giacomo Fenocchio

0,75 ℓ
19.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.40 €/ℓ
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Only 5 left

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo Filari Corti 2024 Agricola Brandini

0,75 ℓ
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19.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  25.47 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 22.50 € 

Langhe DOP Nebbiolo 2024 Ricossa

0,75 ℓ
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12.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.67 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 16.70 € 
Running low on stock

Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC Rocche del Santo 2022 Agricola Brandini

0,75 ℓ
Discount 20%
18.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.13 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 22.70 € 

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2024 Enzo Bartoli

0,75 ℓ
Discount 30%
9.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  12.40 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 13.40 € 
Running low on stock

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo Ebbio 2025 Fontanafredda

0,75 ℓ
Discount 10%
14.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.73 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 16.50 € 

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2021 Uggiano

0,75 ℓ
90
91
Quantity discount 5%
13.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.47 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 13.80 €
Running low on stock
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