Bigi Orvieto Classico Secco 2000

Orvieto is Umbrias most famous and historic wine. Because of its popularity with the Holy Sea, it was called the "Wine of Popes". We know that Pinturicchio had "an unlimited supply of Orvieto wine," when he worked on the Frescoes of the Cathedral of Orvieto. In 1931, the Italian Government established a Classico zone for the central and best areas of Orvieto. This is the source of the grapes for Bigis Orvieto Classico Secco. Vinification is very careful and modern. State of the art equipment provides a soft pressing and cold fermentation on the free run juice. Bigi Orvieto Classico Secco is at its best chilled and young. CHARACTERISTICS: A brilliant pale straw color, a delicate, yet intense aroma, a clean dry refreshing taste and a pleasing, crisp finish. GRAPES: A blend of Trebbiano Toscano (Procanico), Verdello, Malvasia, Toscana, Grechetto and Drupeggio.