Winery BigiOrvieto Classico
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Drupeggio.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.
Taste structure of the Orvieto Classico from the Winery Bigi
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Orvieto Classico of Winery Bigi in the region of Umbria is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Orvieto Classico of Winery Bigi in the region of Umbria often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach.
Food and wine pairings with Orvieto Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Orvieto Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Orvieto Classico
The Orvieto Classico of Winery Bigi matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with sausage, quiche without eggs or apple chips.
Discover the grape variety: Verdelho
The white Verdelho is a grape variety that originated in Portugal. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of medium size. The white Verdelho can be found cultivated in these vineyards: Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, South West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Orvieto Classico from Winery Bigi are 2019, 2018, 2017, 2010 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Bigi
The Winery Bigi is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Orvieto to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Orvieto
The wine region of Orvieto is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antinori or the Domaine Barberani produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orvieto are Verdelho, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orvieto often reveals types of flavors of honey, straw or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, oaky or smoke.
The wine region of Umbria
Umbria, in CentralItaly, is a region of lush hills, hilltop villages and iconic historic towns. The latter are exemplified by Orvieto and Assisi. At the very heart of the Italian peninsula, it is surrounded by Tuscany, Marche and Lazio. It is in fact the only Italian region without a coastline or international border.
The word of the wine: Breaking
Accident (oxidation or reduction) causing a loss of limpidity of the wine.
