Bivongi

"Bivongi" is a Protected Designation of Origin that includes five types of wines: red, white, rosé, rierva, novello.

Grapes

The red, rosé, riserva and novello wines are composed of 30% to 50% Gaglioppo and Greco nero, absolute or combined, and 30% to 50% Nocera, Calabrese and Castiglione. A maximum of 10% of black grapes and up to 15% of white grapes may be added. The white, on the other hand, is composed of 30% to 50% Greco Bianco, Guardavalle and Montonico Bianco, and 30% to 50% Malvasia Bianco and Ansonica (absolute or combined), to which white grapes may be added, up to a maximum of 30%.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The red wine (minimum total alcoholic strength by volume 12% vol) has a more or less intense color, tending to garnet as it ages, the smell is vinous and delicate, the flavor is dry, harmonious and sometimes fruity. The Riserva (12. 5% vol. ) has the same colouring and taste notes, combined with a vinous and characteristic aroma. The novello (12% vol ), on the other hand, has a ruby red colour, with a vinous, delicate and fruity aroma, and a flavour that goes from dry to sweet, fruity and fresh. The rosé (11. 5% vol. ) has a vinous and characteristic aroma, together with a dry, pleasant and fruity taste. Finally, the white (10. 5% vol. ) is straw yellow, the aroma is vinous and pleasant, the flavor is dry, harmonious and fruity.

Grape production area

The production area of ​​the "Bivongi" passes from the coastal territories, to the more internal ones that vary from terraced to hilly. The lithology changes from that mainly calcareous and calcareous marl, to the clayey one.

Specificity and historical notes

Viticulture in the Bivongi area has remote origins, and has evolved considerably over time. Around this tradition specialized professionals have been formed: pruners, grafters and winemakers.