Risotto
Creamy Italian rice dish
Best wine varietals
Chardonnay
Chardonnay's creamy texture complements the rich, creamy consistency of risotto.
Chardonnay (unoaked)
Unoaked Chardonnay offers a fresh, clean profile that balances the dish's richness.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's acidity cuts through the creamy risotto, enhancing flavors.
Champagne
Champagne's bubbles and acidity refresh the palate alongside the creamy risotto.
Best cocktails with this
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/acid — sparkling + lemon cuts cream, bright refreshing match
Champagne flute • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid/sweet — sparkling wine and honey add elegance, lifts richness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — light, effervescent, lemon lift to cut creaminess
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/bitter/acid — Prosecco + Aperol bitterness and fizz contrast cream
Wine Glass • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/acid — spritz-style, bright citrus cleanses palate
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/herbal/acid — light, effervescent, subtle herb and citrus to balance fat
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
bubbles/acid — fizzy citrus refresh, gentle smoke complements umami
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet — citrus and orange liqueur balance cream; mild smoke adds interest
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
acid — classic sour brightness trims richness of risotto
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/herbal — lemon-forward gin sour adds brightness and aromatic lift
Old Fashioned • Medium • 10 min
herbal/sweet/acid — thyme’s savory notes complement parmesan and cut richness
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal/bitter — dry, herbaceous and slightly bitter contrast to cream