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 Riserva 2019 Sabaudo

Chianti Classico DOCG 2024 Badia a Coltibuono

Barolo DOCG Ruj 2022 San Silvestro

Barolo DOCG Bussia 2022 Prunotto

Barbera d'Alba DOC Gallina 2023 La Spinetta

Chianti Classico DOCG Ama 2023 Castello di Ama

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2021 Badia a Coltibuono

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Badia a Passignano 2022 Marchesi Antinori

Barolo DOCG Cannubi 2021 Marchesi di Barolo

Taurasi DOCG Radici 2020 Mastroberardino

Taurasi Riserva DOCG Radici 2017 Mastroberardino

Barolo DOCG Vigna La Rosa 2021 Fontanafredda

Barolo DOCG 2019 Casa E. di Mirafiore

Barolo DOCG Tortoniano 2021 Michele Chiarlo

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2022 Volpaia

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo No Name 2023 Borgogno

Chianti Classico DOCG Berardenga 2022 Fèlsina

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Marchese Antinori 2023 Marchesi Antinori

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