What wine goes with beef and steak?

A steak has fat and protein, and these soften the tannin in red wine. That is why robust red wines work well. Cabernet Sauvignon from Bordeaux is the classic with an entrecôte or côte de boeuf. Syrah from the northern Rhône adds pepper. A Côtes du Rhône is an affordable choice. Barolo goes with a Piedmontese steak (fassone) or a bistecca. Pinot Noir goes with a lean cut, such as fillet, or with steak tartare.