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 Simposio 2021 Bel Colle

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2022 Castellare di Castellina

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigna del Capannino 2021 Bibbiano

Barolo DOCG Serralunga d'Alba 2022 Fontanafredda

Barolo Riserva DOCG 10 anni 2016 Bel Colle

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Brolio 2023 Ricasoli 1141

Barolo DOCG Boschi dei Signori 2022 Bosio Family Estate

Chianti Classico DOCG Fonterutoli 2023 Marchesi Mazzei

Barolo DOCG Riserva 2017 Beni di Batasiolo

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Rancia 2020 Fèlsina

Chianti Classico DOCG Contessa di Radda 2024 Geografico

Barolo DOCG 2022 Prunotto

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

Langhe Nebbiolo DOC A Mont 2024 Paolo Conterno

Barbera d'Alba DOC La Ginestra 2022 Paolo Conterno

Barolo DOCG Dagromis 2021 Gaja

Barolo DOCG 2022 Fontanafredda

Chianti Classico DOCG 2023 Isole e Olena

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