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

Barbera d'Alba DOC 2024 Giovanni Rosso

Taurasi DOCG Fatica Contadina 2016 Terredora

Barbera d'Alba DOC Cascina Nuova 2022 Mauro Veglio

Barolo DOCG Brunate 2019 Marcarini

Barolo DOCG Brunate 2021 Marcarini

Taurasi DOCG Riserva Campore 2010 Terredora

Barolo DOCG Gattera 2020 Mauro Veglio

Barolo DOCG Annunziata 2021 Agricola Brandini

Barolo DOCG del Comune di La Morra 2022 Agricola Brandini

Barolo DOCG R56 2021 Agricola Brandini

Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata DOCG 2022 Roberto Voerzio

Barolo Cerequio DOCG 2022 Roberto Voerzio

Barolo DOCG Riserva San Bernardo 2020 Palladino

Barolo DOCG Rocche di Castiglione 2022 Oddero Poderi e Cantine

Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Reggimento 2023 Renato Ratti

Barolo DOCG 2022 Gianfranco Alessandria

Barbera d'Alba DOC Vittoria 2022 Gianfranco Alessandria

Barolo DOCG Bussia 2022 Costa di Bussia

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