Sicily - Italy
Principi di Butera
Principi di Butera is steeped in a rich patchwork of history, tradition and extraordinary wines.
Originally owned by the noble Branciforti and Lanza families, this area truly represents a crossroads of Mediterranean culture. After years of arduous restoration, the estate has been restored to its original splendour and its ancient watchtower now offers breathtaking views of the vineyards. Principi di Butera is an outstanding site for vines, where the coastal breezes nurture the local grape varieties, Nero d’Avola and Insolia, in order to make wines that are warm, intense and full of sunshine.
Data on Principi di Butera Estate
320
Total hectares
170
Hectares of Vines
Winemaker
Paolo Tealdi
Paolo Tealdi, a winemaker’s son, joined the team in 2021. He implemented multifunctional plantings, optimized forest management, and prioritized environmentally friendly phytosanitary products to reduce the Carbon Footprint and promote biodiversity.
Principi di Butera is situated in the southeastern part of the Province of Caltanissetta, making it a part of the DOC district of Riesi, Sicily. The property has a total of 320 hectares, 170 of which are planted in vines, as well as 3,000 olive trees.
Situated at an elevation of 300-350m above sea level, it's soil is calcareous with layers of fine clay. The region has a mediterranean climate, at 8°C – 10°C in the winter and 28°C – 35°F in the summer.
Sustainability
Since 2017 we have eliminated the use of weedkillers throughout the estate, and all fertilizers are of organic origin (we do not use chemicals).
Thanks to the use of insect pheromones we avoid using insecticides.
Biodiversity: we preserve part of the local fauna and flora by maintaining 50 hectares of arable land and pasture and 25 hectares of olive groves. Both are certified organic.
