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 Gran Selezione DOCG Vigneto Bellavista 2020 Castello di Ama

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Cornia 2020 Colombaio di Cencio

Chianti Classico DOCG Catignano 2021 Dievole

Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 Castello dei Rampolla

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigna del Capannino 2021 Bibbiano

Taurasi DOCG Riserva Campore 2010 Terredora

Barolo Cannubi DOCG 2020 Poderi Luigi Einaudi

Barolo DOCG Dagromis 2021 Gaja

Barolo DOCG 2022 Oddero Poderi e Cantine

Barolo DOCG 2021 Vietti

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2022 Castello Monsanto

Barolo DOCG Comune di Barolo 2020 Marchesi di Barolo

Barolo DOCG Riva del Bric 2022 Paolo Conterno

Barolo DOCG Proprietà 2021 Fontanafredda

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2022 Riecine

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG La Pieve 2022 San Felice

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo Perbacco 2023 Vietti

Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba DOCG 2022 Massolino

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