What wine goes with mushroom risotto?

The 3 best wines with mushroom risotto

1. 

   1 Pinot Noir Light-bodied red

   Mushroomy, forest-floor notes echo the dish perfectly.

   Serve 55-60°F Decent from $15; good from $25; Burgundy can be any price

2. 

   2 Nebbiolo (Barolo) Full-bodied red

   Truffle-and-mushroom risotto with Barolo is a Piedmont dream.

   Serve 60-65°F Langhe Nebbiolo from $20; Barolo $45+

3. 

   3 Chardonnay Full-bodied white (oaked) or crisp (unoaked)

   Creamy Chardonnay suits a buttery, Parmesan-rich risotto.

   Serve 48-55°F Good bottles from $12; top Burgundy $50+

Best on a budget: Langhe Nebbiolo or Oregon Pinot on sale.

Also good

What to avoid

• Very fruity, jammy reds. They mask the subtle mushrooms.

It depends how you cook it

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