Risotto alla Vernaccia

Of the several risotto recipes in this book, this is the plainest & most delicate & therefore the most easy to make badly. The rice must be Italian Arborio rice for the proper outer creaminess & inner firmness & both the stock & the wine must be of good quality. For preference use vernaccia, a vigorous tasting white wine, but if it is not available, use a similarly strong flavoured white wine. Be lavish, the risotto should taste of wine, not water.