# π Bianco (Le Piane)

> Sweet, Vino Bianco by [Le Piane](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/le-piane.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/le-piane-bianco).

- **Producer:** Le Piane
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Vino Bianco
- **Grape:** Erbaluce (Greco)
- **Vinification:** Grapes dried on shelves in a covered room until March, some affected by botrytis; then pressed and fermented slowly for up to 90 days; 48 months of ageing in large glass bottles.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Passito in the Novara tradition from dried Erbaluce (Greco) grapes with some noble rot, aged 48 months in glass. Only 100-300 bottles per year; first made in 2004.

## Tasting notes

Deep straw yellow; citrusy aroma with hints of dried apricot; palate of dried apricots, figs and mild nuts.

## Food pairings

Meditation wine, or with aged or blue cheese and desserts.