Red Wine for Cooking Brisket?

[abu applesauce]

I intend to rub a brisket with garlic, s&p, surround it with onions, celery and ultimately douse it in red wine and cook for many hours. Can anyone recommend a particular style of red wine to cook the brisket in?

[CharlieKilo]

A Petite Sirah would be nice, as well as a Cote du Rhone.

[rhoneranger]

When it comes to cooking with red wine I always use a Cote du Rhone unless the recipe calls for something specific. A Cote du Rhone has enough fruitiness without being sweet but enough of a "back bone" to withstand long braising.

[ChefJune]

here's a second vote for Cotes du Rhone. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo also works well and isn't too expensive.