Bigi
was founded by Luigi Bigi in 1880 and is located just beneath the
high walls of ancient Orvieto. The past century has brought modernization.
The Bigi winery and cellars were redesigned and by renowned oenologist
Giacomo
Tachis and today these are under the direction of Francesco Bardi,
considered to be one of the most innovative winemakers in Umbria.
Thousands of visitors are drawn here each year. Bigi delivers approximately
a thirty percent share of the total output of the zone. Bigi owns
or manages almost 200 hectares of vines (nearly 500 acres), notably
Torricella, Orzalume, Viavalle and Il Poggio.
Orvieto is Umbria's most famous wine. Because of its popularity with
the Vatican elite, Orvieto is traditionally know as the "Wine of Popes."
Vinification is careful and modern. Soft pressing is followed by cold
fermentation of the free run juice. In contrast to Secco, Bigi’s Orvieto
Amabile contains a small amount of residual sugar giving it a pleasing
hint of fresh, natural sweetness.
Grape varieties include 5% Drupeggio, 15% Grechetto, 10% Malvasia
Bianca, 50% Procanico, and 20% Verdello.
Taste: Bright, golden-yellow color with a pronounced aroma of wild
flowers, honey, and almonds. The taste is pleasantly sweet balanced
by soft acidity and a lingering finish of ripe fruit. Alcohol is 11%.
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