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Technical information
- Producer
- Bigi
- Name
- Umbria IGT
- Variety
- Sangiovese
- Vintage
- 2024
- Gradation
- 13.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, herbal notes
- Vinification method
- Fermentation in steel at controlled temperature
- Aging
- A few months in steel or wood
- Type of cask
- Steel
- Color
- Ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 3-5 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, roasts, aged cheeses
- Region
- Umbria
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Umbria
- Type
- Red wine
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In the glass it shows a lively ruby color, with muted highlights that invite a sip. The aromatic profile plays on red fruits — cherry and raspberry — supported by light herbal notes and a touch of sweet spice; there are no excesses, it maintains a fresh character. On the palate it shows solid acidity, supported but not harsh tannins and a lean structure that favors balance and drinkability; the finish is fresh rather than austere, with fruity returns that cleanse the palate and invite another sip.
It’s a Sangiovese that aims for substance: immediate but with character, suitable for everyday dining and traditional preparations. It pairs easily with tomato pasta, grilled meats and semi-aged cheeses; it also works well with mushroom dishes or pizza. Serve slightly chilled to enhance its liveliness, and opening it a few minutes beforehand helps its expressiveness. A straightforward, honest wine with pleasant drinkability.
It’s a Sangiovese that aims for substance: immediate but with character, suitable for everyday dining and traditional preparations. It pairs easily with tomato pasta, grilled meats and semi-aged cheeses; it also works well with mushroom dishes or pizza. Serve slightly chilled to enhance its liveliness, and opening it a few minutes beforehand helps its expressiveness. A straightforward, honest wine with pleasant drinkability.
The winery
Casa Vinicola Luigi Bigi (Bigi)
UmbriaItaliaSince 1880
Historic winery based in Orvieto (Umbria), known for its Orvieto Classico and labels such as Vigneto Torricella; now part of Gruppo Italiano Vini.
- 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.
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.