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.

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2023 Pio Cesare

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2023 Pio Cesare

0,75 ℓ
25.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  33.73 €/ℓ
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Barbera d'Alba DOC Battaglione 2024 Renato Ratti

Barbera d'Alba DOC Battaglione 2024 Renato Ratti

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
15.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  20.80 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 16.50 € 
Running low on stock
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Poggio Rosso 2021 San Felice

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Poggio Rosso 2021 San Felice

0,75 ℓ
52 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  69.33 €/ℓ
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Only 12 left
Barolo DOCG 2022 Fontanafredda

Barolo DOCG 2022 Fontanafredda

0,75 ℓ
Discount 9%
25.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  33.60 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 27.90 € 
Barolo DOCG 2019 L'Astemia Pentita

Barolo DOCG 2019 L'Astemia Pentita

0,75 ℓ
Discount 25%
24.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  32.80 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 32.80 € 
Only 10 left
Chianti Classico DOCG Brolio 2024 Ricasoli 1141

Chianti Classico DOCG Brolio 2024 Ricasoli 1141

0,75 ℓ
18 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24 €/ℓ
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Barolo Cerequio DOCG 2020 Michele Chiarlo

Barolo Cerequio DOCG 2020 Michele Chiarlo

0,75 ℓ
94
94
Sale
102 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  136 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 107 € 
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Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Ducale 2022 Ruffino

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Ducale 2022 Ruffino

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
20.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  27.73 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 21.90 € 
Running low on stock
Barolo DOCG Falletto Vigna Le Rocche 2022 Bruno Giacosa

Barolo DOCG Falletto Vigna Le Rocche 2022 Bruno Giacosa

0,75 ℓ
321 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  428 €/ℓ
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Only 6 left
Barolo DOCG Ornato 2021 Pio Cesare

Barolo DOCG Ornato 2021 Pio Cesare

0,75 ℓ
95
95
129.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  173.20 €/ℓ
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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigne di Montornello 2021 Bibbiano

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigne di Montornello 2021 Bibbiano

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
31.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  41.73 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 32.90 €
Barolo Brunate DOCG 2018 Vietti

Barolo Brunate DOCG 2018 Vietti

0,75 ℓ
95
95
236 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  314.67 €/ℓ
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Barbera d'Alba DOC 2023 Bruno Giacosa

Barbera d'Alba DOC 2023 Bruno Giacosa

0,75 ℓ
35.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  47.87 €/ℓ
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Only 10 left
Barolo DOCG Francia 2020 Giacomo Conterno

Barolo DOCG Francia 2020 Giacomo Conterno

0,75 ℓ
276 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  368 €/ℓ
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Barbera d'Alba DOC Bricco dei Merli 2019 Elvio Cogno

Barbera d'Alba DOC Bricco dei Merli 2019 Elvio Cogno

0,75 ℓ
20.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.80 €/ℓ
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Only 1 left
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Lodoli 2020 Colombaio di Cencio

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Lodoli 2020 Colombaio di Cencio

0,75 ℓ
93
Quantity discount 5%
35.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  47.33 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
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Regular price: 37.40 €
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2020 Brancaia

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2020 Brancaia

0,75 ℓ
77.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  103.87 €/ℓ
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Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Berardo 2022 Castello di Bossi

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Berardo 2022 Castello di Bossi

0,75 ℓ
42.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  56.40 €/ℓ
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Only 1 left
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