“Discover Sicily in the Heart of the Mediterranean” POINTS OF INTEREST • The dark soil is sown with international varietals, such as Merlot, Cabernet, and Chardonnay; native varietals, such as Insolia and Nero d’Avola, are grown in the light soil. • King Philip II of Spain bestowed upon Ambrogio Branciforte, who owned the estate, the title of Prince of Butera in 1543. • Our flagship wines are planted in particular parcels of land, running east to west, as opposed to the more commonly held practice of planting vines north to south. ESTATE Name: This expansive estate is located on the noble lands, once owned by the Prince of Butera. Location: Feudo Principi di Butera is situated in the southeastern part of the Province of Caltanissetta, making it apart of the DOC district of Riesi, Sicily. The estate is approximately two hours from the city of Palermo, Sicily’s regional capital. The property has 334 acres dedicated to vineyards, as well as 3,000 olive trees. Elevation: 740 ft. above sea level Soil: Calcareous with layers of fine clay Climate: Mediterranean, 46°F – 50°F in the winter and 82°F – 95°F in the summer Training System: Spurred Cordon Vine Density: Approximately 4,850 vines per hectare Varietals: Chardonnay, Insolia, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Nero d’Avola, Petit Verdot HISTORICAL NOTES Feudo Principi di Butera is a historical estate, which once belonged to noble families, such as Sicily’s first prince, Ambrogio Branciforte; The Prince resided there beginning in 1543. More recently the Zonin family acquired and restored the estate in 1997 after conducting thorough research on the best-suited areas for the cultivation of Nero d’Avola grapes. Its proximity to the sea, optimal elevation, and abundance of sunlight combined with its rich soil and hilly terrain provide ideal conditions to yield outstanding wines. WINEMAKER ANTONIO FROIO PRINCIPI DI BUTERA Previous Next About us Zonin Family Estates Wines Awards Trade News & Events Contact Us 1821 Fine Wine & Spirits 20807 Biscayne Blvd Suite 320 Aventura, Fl 33180 Tel: (305) 456-7196 Fax: (786) 364-0289 info@1821fws.com Privacy Policy © 2021 1821 Fine Wine & Spirits. - | email: info@1821fws.com | Privacy Policy Are you 21 or older? Yes No You must verify that you are 21 years of age or older to enter this site.

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