What kind of wine pairs well with risotto?
Risotto is a dish made of stir-fried rice and simmered in bouillon. The al dente rice soaks up the flavor of the ingredients and is rich in flavor. The texture is different from that of cooked white rice as it has a thick and creamy texture. Risotto usually uses butter, so a mellow white wine is perfect to match the consistency. Choosing the type of wine that goes well with your risotto ingredients creates a happy marriage.Wine that goes well with Risotto Milanese
When it comes to risotto, the most representative one is definitely ``Milanese.'' This means ``Milano style,'' and the risotto with saffron has a bright yellow color that catches the eye. Saffron is an expensive spice and is said to be the king of spices. It has a unique aroma and taste, with a long aftertaste. Risotto Milanese also contains Parmigiano cheese and butter, making it a rich dish.
Pair the rich flavor of Franciacorta with aromatic Risotto Milanese. Franciacorta is a sparkling wine called the Italian Champagne, produced near Milan. Because it is made by secondary fermentation in the bottle, which is the same method used for Champagne, it is characterized by fine bubbles, an elegant aroma, and a silky texture. Franciacorta has a plump body, so it is the best match for fragrant and creamy risotto Milanese. Risotto Milanese and Franciacorta are traditions from the same area, so it makes sense.
Recommended Franciacorta
Bellavista/ Franciacorta Alma Grand Cuvée Brut
Bellavista is a winery started in 1981 by owner Vittorio Moretti and winemaker Mattia Vezzola. Mattia Vezzola was chosen as the best winemaker in the 2008 edition of Gambero Rosso, an internationally authoritative Italian wine guide book, proving her ability. Bellavista has a reputation as a top-class winery and a leader in Franciacorta. Although it is a major winery, they are particular about their own vineyards, harvesting all grapes by hand, and aging them beyond the legal aging period to produce elegant wines. Franciacorta Alma Grand Cuvée Brut is a new label of the standard cuvée. Fresh floral aromas, fruit such as ripe pear and yeast, with hints of vanilla. The aroma spreads in the mouth, with a lively taste and a long aftertaste.
Bellavista Franciacorta Alma Grand Cuvée Brut [NV] 375ml White Foam Half Bottle
Wine that goes with cheese risotto
A mellow risotto made with multiple cheeses is an irresistible dish for cheese lovers. In particular, the Quattro Formaggi (meaning 4 types of cheese) risotto, which uses 4 types of cheese such as Gorgonzola, Parmigiano, Taleggio, and Fontina, has a rich flavor that fills your mouth with the cheese flavor. . Fresh prosecco is perfect for cheese risotto, which combines the saltiness of the cheese with the sweetness of the rice. Prosecco is a sparkling wine produced around Venice, Italy, and is popular around the world for its light taste.
Recommended prosecco
Bottega/ Vino di Poeti Prosecco
Bottega is a winemaker with a long history, having been making wine since the 1600s. He produces the spirit Grappa and in 1992 began producing Prosecco. He has won numerous awards and is well known around the world. The beautiful packaging is also popular, making it perfect as a gift. Vino di Poeti Prosecco has aromas of acacia flowers, apples, and white peach, with a good balance of acidity and softness. Poeti means ``poet,'' and this is a gorgeous prosecco that lets you feel the various nuances of the gorgeous phrases of a poem.
Bottega Vino di Poeti Prosecco [NV] 750ml/white foam
Wine that goes well with seafood risotto
Seafood risotto is one of the most popular risotto types. It uses shrimp, clams, mussels, squid, etc., and has a rich and nutritious taste with a rich aroma of the sea. The rice is boiled together with the seafood, so the fish stock soaks into the rice. Pair risotto with a refreshing white wine for its delicate seafood flavor. Gavi, produced in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, has a sharp flavor and is perfect for seafood risotto. The Gavi region is close to the Liguria region (Genoa is the capital), which is famous for its seafood dishes, and it has traditionally been drunk with seafood dishes.
Recommended Gavi
Fontanafredda/ Gavi del Comune di Gavi
Fontanafredda is a winery famous for Barolo, Italy's great wine. This prestigious winery was established in 1859 by the son of Italy's first king, Vittorio Emanuele II, who inherited this land. Focusing on terroir, we combine traditional and modern methods to create a variety of wonderful wines. As a major winery, it owns a large area and produces multiple brands of wine. Gavi, a wine from the Gavi region, is one of them. Gavi del Comune di Gavi is a crisp, dry white wine with aromas of lily of the valley flowers, citrus fruits, and green apples.
Fontanafredda Gavi del Comune di Gavi 750ml, white
Wine that goes well with vegetable risotto
Vegetable risotto, which is a combination of various seasonal vegetables, is the best dish that allows you to enjoy the flavors of the season. There are a wide variety of vegetable risotto options, including asparagus in the spring, zucchini in the summer, pumpkin in the fall, and spinach in the winter. What they have in common is that the sweetness of the vegetables themselves and the sweetness of the rice overlap, creating a delicate taste. Pair it with an aromatic white wine that will complement this risotto. The most popular wine is Müller-Thurgau. Müller-Thurgau is a grape variety created by Hermann Müller of Switzerland by crossing Riesling and Madeleine Royale grapes. It is widely cultivated in Germany and also worldwide. As a pairing with Italian risotto, here we will introduce wines from Italy's Müller-Thurgau. Müller-Thurgau from Trentino-Alto Adige, the northernmost region of Italy, has a refined aroma and is perfect for soft-flavored vegetable risotto.
Recommended Müller-Thurgau
Tramin/ Müller Thurgau
Tramin is a wine cooperative founded in 1898. Trentino-Alto Adige is known for its well-developed cooperatives and well-managed vineyards that produce excellent wines. Müller-Thurgau by Tramin has a refreshing and bright harmony, with aromas of fresh herbs and hints of nutmeg. Its aromatic flavor is perfect for mellow risotto.
Tramin Muller Thurgau [2022] 750ml White
