Vipra Bianca

2009 Umbria Grechetto e Chardonnay

The Bigi Vipra Bianca, a delightful blend of Grechetto and Chardonnay from Umbria, captivates with its brilliant golden hue and promises a delightful tasting experience. This white wine showcases a medium body that balances richness and refreshment, while its lively acidity adds a crisp, mouthwatering quality that awakens the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, with vibrant notes of white peach, green apple, and a hint of citrus that invite you to take another sip. The dryness of this wine complements its flavors beautifully, making it an excellent option for those seeking a refreshing yet structured experience. Perfectly suited for warm afternoons or elegant dinner gatherings, the Bigi Vipra Bianca stands as a testament to the wonderful potential of Umbria's winemaking heritage.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Butterscotch

Region:

Umbria

While not as famous as Piedmont or Tuscany, Umbria offers some exceptional wines for the intrepid explorer. The "green heart of Italy," Umbria is the only region in Italy that neither borders the sea nor another country. Among its ruggedly beautiful hillsides and forests are 13 wine-producing areas, growing a wealth of grape varieties. Most common is Sangiovese, which is sometimes blended with Umbria's unique red grape, Sagrantino. This grape is responsible for some incredibly dense and tannic wines. But Umbria is probably best understood through its zesty dry whites, especially Orvieto, a blend of Grechetto and Trebbiano that is typically unoaked and bursting with complex fruity flavor. The IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) classification within Italy's winegrowing and winemaking world specifically links the place or region where the fruit was grown to the quality of the finished product. It is the broadest of the classifications within the country's system.

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