Principi di Butera Amira Nero d'Avola Sicilia 2022
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"Principi di Butera Amìra Nero d’Avola Sicilia 2022
About the producer:
Principi di Butera is an esteemed Sicilian estate owned by the Zonin family, located in the heart of Sicily near Caltanissetta. The winery is dedicated to expressing the richness of Sicilian terroir through sustainable viticulture and the island’s native grape varieties, particularly Nero d’Avola.
About the region:
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, is one of Italy’s most ancient and diverse wine regions. The combination of intense sunlight, sea breezes, and mineral-rich soils produces wines of depth, warmth, and unmistakable Mediterranean character.
About the grape variety:
Nero d’Avola is Sicily’s flagship red grape, known for its deep color, ripe fruit, and balance of power and freshness. It thrives in Sicily’s hot, dry climate, where it develops flavors of dark berries, spice, and herbs with smooth, velvety tannins.
Style and tasting note:
Principi di Butera Amìra Nero d’Avola Sicilia 2022 reveals aromas of black cherry, plum, and raspberry, complemented by notes of violet, pepper, and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is rich and harmonious, with soft tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, elegant finish.
Trivia:
The name Amìra means “princess” in Arabic, a nod to Sicily’s multicultural heritage and the island’s centuries-long history as a crossroads of Mediterranean civilizations."
