A CROSSROADS OF CULTURE: A true crossroads of Mediterranean culture, Principi di Butera is an estate full of history and tradition and after years of effort, the estate has been restored to its original splendour to produce extraordinary wines
IDEAL FOR VINES: Principi di Butera covers 320 hectares with 170 planted with vines. The vineyards, nurtured with a coastal breeze, enjoy idyllic conditions for growing a variety of grapes including Syrah grapes, used to create wines filled with sunshine
BUTIRA: A full-bodied red wine made from 100% Syrah (Shiraz) grapes. The must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation of 28–30 °C for around 8 days before it is aged for 12 months in Slavonian barrels, after which it is further aged in bottles
AN ENVELOPING RED WINE: Discover a ruby red wine boasting a broad and persistent bouquet with notes of morello cherry, fruit, and sweet spices and a palate that enjoys a rich, enveloping structure with sensations of fruitiness and a long, soothing finish
A CROSSROADS OF CULTURE: A true crossroads of Mediterranean culture, Principi di Butera is an estate full of history and tradition now restored to its original splendour to produce extraordinary wines
IDEAL FOR VINES: Principi di Butera is made up of 320 hectares, of which 170 are planted with vines. The vineyards, nurtured with a coastal breeze, enjoy idyllic conditions for growing Insolia, Nero d'Avola and Grillo grapes, used to create wines filled with sunshine
CARIZZA: A light and bright straw-yellow wine formed from 100% Insolia grapes, harvested at peak ripeness and softly pressed before undergoing temperature-controlled fermentation. It is then kept on lees for 6 months before subsequent bottle ageing
RICH & HARMONIOUS FLAVOUR: Carizza is a delicate, fresh white wine varietal with a nutty and citrusy character, herbal notes, and hints of white flowers and tropical fruits such as cantaloupe, pineapple, and mango. Best served chilled between 10-12°C
Release Date: 8th February 2024