Bianco Orvieto Classico DOC Secco - Bigi 2024

Name: Bianco Orvieto Classico DOC Secco - Bigi
Brand: Bigi
SKU: GIV-64722
Price: 7.16 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Bigi
Name	Orvieto Classico DOC
Variety	Trebbiano, Grechetto
Vintage	2024
Gradation	12.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Fresh, fruity, floral notes
Vinification method	Fermentation in steel at controlled temperature
Region	Umbria
Production area	Orvieto
Country	Italy
Type	White wine
Aging	1-2 years in bottles laid down in a cool and dark place
Type of cask	Stainless steel
Color	Straw white
Serving temperature	8-10°C
Recommended consumption	Young, within 2 years
Pairing	Appetizers, fish, light dishes

Descrizione

Bianco Orvieto Classico DOC Secco from Bigi offers an immediate, measured profile that favors freshness and drinkability. In the glass it reveals a discreet bouquet of white flowers and yellow-fleshed fruit, accompanied by light citrus notes and a hint of aromatic herbs that temper its sweetness. The sip is slim, well balanced by acidity, with a salinity that supports the finish and gives a pleasant palate-cleansing quality: it doesn’t seek over-extraction but clarity of style, ideal for those who enjoy dry, linear wines.

At the table it makes a versatile companion: perfect with seafood starters, composed salads, light soups and fresh cheeses, but it also holds up well with vegetable dishes and grilled fish. Serve at around 8-10 °C to best capture the aromatic freshness; it’s enjoyable young but already harmonious on first taste. An everyday white that aims for precision and pleasing immediacy.

The winery

Casa Vinicola Luigi Bigi (Bigi) – Winery in Umbria

Discover the story and wines of 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.

Region: Umbria

Country: Italia

Founded: 1880

Grapes: Procanico (Trebbiano Toscano), Grechetto, Verdello, Drupeggio, Malvasia Toscana, Sangiovese, Merlot, Montepulciano

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.

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Winery history

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 recognitions

Among the recognitions listed online: Bigi received medals at the Berliner Wine Trophy.