You can pair risotto alla milanese with an aromatic, full-bodied white wine like a Chardonnay or Sauvignon. An excellent pairing is also with a fruity and not too structured red wine like a Barbera – both still or sparkling.
If served as an aperitif, to respect the Lombardy regionality of the recipe, pair it with the elegant bubbles of a Franciacorta Brut or Rosè, or be daring and choose a Spritz cocktail.