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What wine goes with mushroom risotto?

Mushrooms are wine's favorite vegetable: their earthiness echoes the forest-floor notes in many great reds, while the creamy rice calls for acidity to keep each bite fresh.

Best overallRed

Pinot noir

Light-bodied, earthy, red-fruited

Earthiness meets earthiness — the wine and the mushrooms taste like they grew up together.

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AdventurousRed

Nebbiolo (Langhe)

Perfumed, structured Italian red

Tar-and-roses aromatics with bright acid — stunning with porcini or truffle versions.

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Best whiteWhite

White Burgundy

Round, gently oaked chardonnay

If you prefer white: its creamy texture matches the risotto while acidity cuts the butter and parmesan.

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Sommelier's tip

Truffle oil pushes the dish toward Nebbiolo or an aged Barolo if the occasion justifies it.

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