586253 Thu Jan 08 12:52:09 -0800 2009 9 34 Wine 0 4308317 I was reading many of the wine-board posts yesterday and was intrigued by many people saying that the best values in under-$20 wines are from Europe. So if someone could suggest some suitable wines in this category that are fairly widely available, I would be most grateful. Thu Jan 08 12:52:09 -0800 2009 56467 Angela Roberta 1 4308632 Are these two foods to be served together (that is, you're looking for a wine to go with the dish), or separately (you want wine recommendations for the risotto AND for the veal)? If as a dish, and not knowing if the veal will have a sauce or not, and sticking to the price range, I'd recommend a Langhe Rosso, a Roero Rosso, or a Valpolicella Ripasso. If serving the risotto on its own, I'd recommend a Roero Arneis if you want a white, or a Valpolicella (not Ripasso) if you want a red. If serving the veal on its own, we'd need to know more about the preparation, sauce, etc. Thu Jan 08 14:11:23 -0800 2009 4308317 196217 Brad Ballinger 2 4310740 They are served together. The veal is a breaded, fried cutlet. The risotto contains butter, onion, saffrom, and broth, served with grated Parmesan. Thanks! Fri Jan 09 08:49:30 -0800 2009 4308632 56467 Angela Roberta 3 4311402 Given that, I'd be tempted to go with a rich, fleshy white (not Chardonnay) that still had good acid, probably one from Friuli. Fri Jan 09 12:12:44 -0800 2009 4310740 18222 maria lorraine 4 4313163 >>Given that, I'd be tempted to go with a rich, fleshy white (not Chardonnay) that still had good acid, probably one from Friuli.<< Ditto that, except Trentino Alto Adige would be my first choice, Friuli my second. Sat Jan 10 01:08:23 -0800 2009 4311402 50041 whiner 1 4311410 I would recommend a red wine from the Piemonte region of Italy, which is not far from Milan. There are many good Barbera or Dolcetto wines from Italy that sell under $20 in the U.S. Look for Michele Chiarolo Barbera d'Asti, which should retail for under $15 or a Stefano Farina Barbera or Dolcetto in the same price range. Fri Jan 09 12:14:37 -0800 2009 4308317 23776 DavidT 2 4314280 DavidT: Good choices. Otherwise, if you want to go further south I'd go with a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Soft and fruity. Sat Jan 10 13:04:33 -0800 2009 4311410 213427 Iowaboy3 1 4318818 Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions. It is most appreciated. Mon Jan 12 10:19:38 -0800 2009 4308317 56467 Angela Roberta 2 4321060 I'd add a Lugana or a Soave Classico (Pieropan, Pra, Inama, Monte Tondo) for whites--at their best, lovely mixes of fruit, fragrance, and refreshing minerality. Of the reds, a good Vapolicella (non-Ripasso, too), Rosso Conero, or a Frappato from Sicily--something mid-weight. Tue Jan 13 01:08:32 -0800 2009 4318818 249467 bob96 1 4333475 Consider an Orvieto Seco. Fri Jan 16 17:47:42 -0800 2009 4308317 221285 therealdoctorlew