About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The Syrah is grown in the communes of Butera and Riesi in the province of Caltanissetta, on hills at 300–400 m above sea level. The sea lies only a few kilometres away and moderates the local climate. White limestone-rich soils reflect sunlight, creating a distinctive microclimate around the vines.
Vinification
Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 28–30 °C for approximately eight days.
Ageing
The wine matures for 12 months in 350-litre French oak barrels, followed by a short period in bottle.
Label / history
The estate once belonged to the aristocratic Branciforte and Lanza di Scalea dynasties. Ambrogio Branciforte, appointed the first Sicilian viceroy in 1543, was granted the title of Prince of Butera by King Philip II of Spain. The title and land passed to Girolamo Lanza in 1895. The Zonin family acquired Feudo Principi di Butera in 1997.
