A PAIRING GUIDE
What wine goes with ragù?
Ragù: Sangiovese.
The short answer
For ragù, start with Sangiovese. Why it works: the tannin in these wines grips fat and protein, so a rich ragù softens them and the fruit comes forward.
The wines to reach for
- Sangiovese: cherry, savory, bright acid. Sangiovese is full-bodied, with firm tannin and high, racy acidity, finishing dry. A little oak is common. Home turf: Chianti Classico, Montalcino.
Where to look
Good places to find these styles include Brunello di Montalcino and Tuscany.
From menus we hold
- Asparagus vinaigrette at Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville: Sauvignon Blanc Domaine Salathé (2024). A green hillside and a bracing sea breeze.
- Crispy Green Asparagus at Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville: Sauvignon Blanc Domaine Salathé (2024). Freshly cut grass and a squeeze of grapefruit.
- Cuttlefish and Asparagus at Piazza Duomo: SANCERRE CLOS LA NÉORE (2019). A castle on a lazy river, and a long summer afternoon.
- Spilman's asparagus at CORE by Clare Smyth: Sancerre Grand'Chaille, Thomas et Fils. Dewy mornings on a hillside of wet clover.
The same wines also suit
Quick answers
What wine goes with ragù?
Sangiovese. the tannin in these wines grips fat and protein, so a rich ragù softens them and the fruit comes forward.
Red or white wine with ragù?
Red: Sangiovese.
Pairing logic from the Sommurai pairing engine and the grape facts of our table. Taste is personal: treat this as a starting point.
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