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Technical information
- Producer
- Bigi
- Name
- Orvieto DOC Classico
- Variety
- Trebbiano, Grechetto
- Gradation
- 13.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Fresh, fruity, floral
- Vinification method
- Fermentation in steel at controlled temperature
- Type of cask
- Steel
- Color
- White
- Serving temperature
- 8-10°C
- Recommended consumption
- Young, within 2 years
- Pairing
- Appetizers, fish, light dishes
- Region
- Umbria
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Orvieto, Umbria
- Type
- White wine
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The Orvieto DOC Classico "Vigneto Torricella" represents one of the most authentic and refined expressions of the Orvieto area, in the heart of Umbria. This area is renowned for the production of white wines which stand out for their elegance, freshness and aromatic complexity. The "Vigneto Torricella", produced from selected grapes of the typical varieties of the Orvieto Classico denomination, embodies the winemaking tradition of this land, offering a wine that is the result of meticulous care in the vineyard and skilful winemaking.
The blend traditionally includes grape varieties such as Grechetto and Trebbiano, along with small quantities of other local grape varieties, which help create a rich and varied aromatic profile. This wine has a brilliant straw yellow color, with greenish reflections that underline its freshness.
On the nose, the "Vigneto Torricella" offers a delicate but complex bouquet, with notes of white pulp fruit, such as apple and pear, enriched with floral and mineral nuances, which reflect the uniqueness of the Orvieto terroir. These olfactory sensations introduce a balanced and harmonious palate, where the freshness and minerality blend perfectly with the structure and softness of the wine, leading to a long and pleasantly persistent finish.
The Orvieto DOC Classico "Vigneto Torricella" is an extremely versatile wine at the table, capable of elegantly accompanying light appetizers, fish and seafood dishes, white meats and fresh cheeses. Its elegance and freshness also make it ideal as an aperitif, capable of stimulating the palate and preparing it for the pleasures of the meal.
With its "Vigneto Torricella", the Orvieto DOC Classico celebrates the richness and diversity of the Umbrian territory, offering a wine that is the expression of a perfect balance between tradition and innovation, and which embodies the beauty and complexity of this Earth.
The winery
Casa Vinicola Luigi Bigi (Bigi)
UmbriaItaliaSince 1880
- Grape varieties
- 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.