Italian wines for dinner?

[joeyz6]

I'd have Sancerre with the asparagus. The problem is that maybe you want to be drinking red at that point, seeing as though it's the third course. You might try a Bourgeuil or a Cheverny instead, local red appelations that are comprised of cabernet franc, although I've never had either with asparagus -- I'm suggesting them because the Loire is so well-known for its asparagus.