Principi di Butera

The vineyards of the principles of Butera, enjoy the influence of particular pedoclimatic conditions:

• Solar radiation, for a number of hours during the year that has no equal in the entire tempered climate band.

• Ideal microclimate, positively conditioned by marine breezes and the proximity of Monte Dessueri. The auxiliary irrigation system, of which the estate is equipped, also allows you to maintain the leaf system of the screws efficient, bringing the grapes to perfect ripening.

The vine main autochthono is Nero d'Avola recognized in the world as a symbol of the new Sicilian wine spring. Other varieties that have found an excellent terroir are the Merlot, the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Syrah, among the reds; the Chardonnay, the Grilloand theInsole, among the whites.

The new cellar interprets the values ​​of the held principles of ButeraHarmoniously inserted in the architectural and naturalistic context, it was conceived to operate exclusively on the methods of vinification In compliance with the raw material and represents a perfect combination of tradition, modernity and efficiency.
It is here that thanks to the sensitivity and experience of theoenologist The grapes in wines of excellence, refining them and ensuring adequate rest at constant temperature in precious 30 -hectoliters and tonneaux Slavonia oak barrels of 350 liters of precious French oak.

All areas of the cellar are open to the public: the area of vinification, of storage, bottling and aging great Red wines.

Visits can be organized by contacting the hospitality staff of the estate.