The winery
Casa Vinicola Luigi Bigi (Bigi)
Historic winery based in Orvieto (Umbria), known for its Orvieto Classico and labels such as Vigneto Torricella; now part of Gruppo Italiano Vini.
- Umbria · Italia
- Since 1880
- 15 products
The story
The winery has been rooted in the Orvieto area since the late 19th century; official sources record the founding of Casa Vinicola Luigi Bigi in 1880. Originally based in the former Franciscan monastery "La Trinità," production was moved to more modern facilities in Ponte Giulio during the 20th century. Over time the winery became part of Gruppo Italiano Vini and consolidated production of Orvieto’s characteristic white wines alongside a range of regional reds.
Production philosophy
Official communications and public descriptions highlight an approach focused on enhancing the Orvieto area and promoting Made in Italy, with attention to grape quality and the expression of terroir in the wines.
Terroir and vineyards
The operations are rooted in the Orvieto area. The winery works with grapes from vineyards in the classic zone, notably the Vigneto Torricella on the hills overlooking Lago di Corbara; the appellation’s soils feature alluvial, sandy, volcanic and clay-rich characteristics, with vineyards situated at elevations ranging from 150 to 450 metres.
Awards and recognition
Among the recognitions listed online: Bigi received medals at the Berliner Wine Trophy.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Procanico (Trebbiano Toscano)
- Grechetto
- Verdello
- Drupeggio
- Malvasia Toscana
- Sangiovese
- Merlot
- Montepulciano
- Bottles per year
- 1000000
What makes it distinctive
- Founded as Casa Vinicola Luigi Bigi in 1880, with origins in the former monastery 'La Trinità' in Orvieto.
- Current production facility located in Ponte Giulio; the brand is part of Gruppo Italiano Vini.
- Vigneto Torricella: a historic label linked to the hills overlooking Lake Corbara.
- Significant production for the Orvieto appellation: sources report approximately 1,000,000 bottles per year for the Orvieto area.
- Typical white grape varieties of the appellation and red wines based on Sangiovese/Merlot/Montepulciano.
