Feudo Principi di Butera
Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months: 50% in 350-litre tonneaux and 50% in 60 hl oak barrels, followed by several months of bottle ageing. |
- Grape variety and longevity: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Sicilia DOC, expected evolution between 5 and 10 years
- Aged in oak: 12 months in tonneaux and 60 hl barrels, followed by bottle ageing
- Intense aroma: notes of ripe red fruits, floral hints, vanilla and pronounced spices
- Full and savoury palate: blackberry and wild berries, soft finish with almond nuances
- Pairings and serving: ideal with grilled meats and cheeses; serve at 16-18°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Feudo Principi di Butera Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry red wine with a structured profile, made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. It displays a deep, concentrated ruby red colour, which precedes an intense bouquet blending notes of ripe red fruits, floral hints, vanilla, and pronounced spicy aromas. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich in extract, characterised by a savoury sip dominated by hints of blackberries and wild berries, finishing with a soft ending enriched by almond nuances. This wine boasts excellent ageing potential, making it ideal for pairing with flavourful first courses, grilled meats, mature cheeses, and vegetarian menus, especially if properly decanted.
Where it comes from
This oenological expression originates in the heart of Sicily, between Butera and Riesi, in an area located a short distance from the Mediterranean coast. The vineyards stretch across mineral-rich soils, benefiting from a microclimate constantly caressed by sea breezes and bathed in excellent sunlight. These particular environmental conditions favour sustainable viticulture and promote local biodiversity, giving the grapes an intense aromatic charge and marked freshness. The Feudo Principi di Butera estate is situated between the Valley of the Temples and Piazza Armerina, where the land imparts a naturally savoury and distinctive flavour profile to the wine.
How it is produced
The production process begins with temperature-controlled fermentation in vertical vinifiers, lasting about two weeks to optimally extract colour and aromas. Afterwards, the wine matures for twelve months, resting in a combination of tonneaux and oak barrels, a fundamental stage that ensures perfect integration of the spicy notes and structure. After its time in wood, a further final ageing is carried out, essential for harmonising and fully developing the complex organoleptic characteristics before serving.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1997 between the Valley of the Temples and Piazza Armerina, Feudo Principi di Butera stands as an excellence in sustainable viticulture in the heart of Sicily. On a 320-hectare estate caressed by Mediterranean breezes, oenologist Antonio Paolo Froio enhances the mineral-rich soils and precious local biodiversity. This renowned winery produces wines of superb elegance and freshness, an authentic expression of the Sicilian territory.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1997
- Oenologist: Antonio Paolo Froio
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 180
The name Butera appears to have its origins in Re Bute, the first king of the Siculi, who along with the Sicani and Grek colonisers, inhabited the strategically important southern central region of Sicily which acted as the border between the three civilisations.
Saracen occupation of the island started in 854 AD and continued until their expulsion in 1089 at the hands of the Norman Roger of Altavilla. The history of the principality was then characterised by three great families in succession: the Santapau, the Bracinforte and the Lanza.
The Santapau held the Feudo Principi di Butera for two centuries before ceding it to the Bracinforte, a noble family originally from the Piacenza region. In 1543 King Philip of Spain then nominated Ambrogio Bracinforte as Lord of Feudo Principi di Butera, which remained the most important noble title in Sicily up until the 19th century. The Bracinforte dynasty became one of the most powerful in the history of Sicily and it is estimated that at the turn of the 18th century they owned what amounted to about ten percent of the entire island’s income.
The Bracinforte dynasty came to an end with marriage of Stefania Bracinforte to Guiseppe Lanza, whose union brought together into one family dozens of titles, hundreds of manor houses, thousands of hectares of land and unbound riches. In 1895 the Lanza heir was also awarded the title of Prince of Deliella.
In the previous century, the Italian Royal Family of Savoia had founded the Principality of Deliella, on the very lands which today represent the borders of the Feudo Principi di Butera
The ancient Baglio (fortified manor house) of the Feudo Principi di Butera, having been completely restored with great attention being paid to its ancient structures, has come back to life and the intense ochre colours of its walls are even more striking when they meet the incredible blues and greens of the surrounding Sicily.
The Zonin family has thus also taken on the role of custodian of the territory, convinced that they have a definite responsibility to care for and highlight the history, architecture and landscape of the island. Read more
| Name | Feudo Principi di Butera Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Feudo Principi di Butera |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1997 between the Valley of the Temples and Piazza Armerina, Feudo Principi di Butera stands as an excellence in sustainable viticulture in the heart of Sicily. On a 320-hectare estate caressed by Mediterranean breezes, oenologist Antonio Paolo Froio enhances the mineral-rich soils and precious local biodiversity. This renowned winery produces wines of superb elegance and freshness, an authentic expression of the Sicilian territory. |
| Origin | Butera and Riesi (province of Caltanissetta), Sicily, Italy |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Soil composition | Mineral-rich soils |
| Fermentation | About 2 weeks |
| Production technique | Fermentation in vertical vinifiers at controlled temperature for about 2 weeks; ageing for 12 months, 50% in 350-litre tonneaux and 50% in 60 hl oak casks, followed by several months of bottle maturation. |
| Wine making | Fermentation takes place in vertical vinifiers at a controlled temperature for about 2 weeks. |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months: 50% in 350-litre tonneaux and 50% in 60 hl oak barrels, followed by several months of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |