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

Barolo DOCG Marcenasco 2022 Renato Ratti

Taurasi DOCG 2021 Feudi di San Gregorio

Taurasi DOCG Opera Mia 2019 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

Taurasi DOCG Riserva Piano di Montevergine 2018 Feudi di San Gregorio

Barolo Riserva DOCG 10 anni 2016 Bel Colle

Chianti Classico DOCG 2024 Tenuta di Carleone

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2022 Castellare di Castellina

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Novecento 2022 Dievole

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Tenuta di Nozzole La Forra 2022 Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari

Barolo DOCG Cannubi 2020 Borgogno

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2020 Carpineto

Barolo DOCG Vigna La Rosa 2020 Fontanafredda

Barolo DOCG Monprivato 2020 Giovanni Sordo

Barolo DOCG Fossati 2020 Borgogno

Barolo DOCG Palás 2022 Michele Chiarlo

Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC Marun 2024 Matteo Correggia

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigneto di Campolungo 2021 Lamole di Lamole

Barolo DOCG 2021 Giovanni Sordo

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