# Bianco Passito (La Raia)

> Sweet, Piemonte DOC by [La Raia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-raia.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-raia-bianco-passito).

- **Producer:** La Raia
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC
- **Grape:** Cortese
- **Production area:** Gavi, Piemonte
- **Vinification:** Green harvest, then manual harvest in small baskets; bunches dried on racks in a ventilated, cool cellar area for about a month. Whole-bunch crushing, fermentation in stainless steel, ageing in French oak and then in bottle; the whole process takes over a year.
- **Storage:** Store the bottle lying down in a cool, well-ventilated space, away from light and vibrations.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A passito made from 100% biodynamically grown Cortese dried on racks, first produced in 2021 and made only in the best vintages.

## Tasting notes

Amber yellow with golden hints recalling acacia honey. Well-balanced sweetness with the strong acidity typical of Cortese; clear notes of sun-dried apricots, syrupy peaches, candied fruit and acacia honey.

## Food pairings

Cheese and desserts; also a meditation wine.