Di Majo Norante Contado Aglianico del Molise Riserva DOC

Grower: Di Majo Norante
Grape Variety: Aglianico
Style: Ripe & Balanced
Country: Italy
Appellation: Molise
Vintage: 2018/19
Closure: CORK
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 75cl

Risotto al Porcini

Cooking Time: 00 hrs 55 mins (approx.)
Number of Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp dried porcini mushrooms
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
225g/8oz chestnut mushrooms, sliced
350g/12oz arborio rice
150ml/¼ pint dry white wine
1.2 litres/2 pints hot vegetable stock
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
25g/1oz butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper
freshly grated parmesan (or similar vegetarian hard cheese), to serve

1. Soak the porcini mushrooms in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain well. Heat the oil in a large, heavy based saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Fry over a gentle heat for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the chestnut mushrooms and fry for a further 2-3 minutes, until browned.
2. Stir in the rice and coat in the oil. Pour in the wine and simmer, stirring, until the liquid has been absorbed. Add a ladleful of the stock and simmer, stirring again, until the liquid has been absorbed. 3. Continue adding the stock in this way, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is plump and tender.
4. Roughly chop the soaked porcini mushrooms and stir into the risotto, along with the parsley, butter and salt and pepper. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan.