Beef Roast Braised In Zinfandel

Name: Beef Roast Braised In Zinfandel
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 pound) chuck roast, boneless; Salt and ground black pepper; 4 oz pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 2 medium onions, chopped medium (about 2 cups); 2 medium carrots, chopped medium (about 1 cup); 2 ribs celery, chopped medium (1 cup); 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 3 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 (750 ml) bottle Zinfandel wine (can substitute Cabernet Sauvignon); 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes , drained; 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves , plus 1 teaspoon minced leaves; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 10 sprigs fresh parsley leaves