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About Esterházy
The dedicated team of Weingut Esterházy brings international experience and great passion for viticulture and enology together on the highest level. Esterhazy interprets the unique, distinctive heritage and centuries-old tradition of the estate in a way that keeps it current- an approach that is regularly validated and confirmed by the numerous awards and accolades Esterhazy receives, both domestic and international.
The history of the House of Esterházy goes back to the 13th century. The princely line was founded in 1687 by Emperor Leopold I. The ancestral family seat – the baroque Esterházy palace in Eisenstadt – was designed by the Italian architect, Carlone, and completed in 1683. Along with their high level of education and interest in art, music, and science, the Esterházy princes were known also for their magnificent royal household. Even the well-pampered Johann Wolfgang von Goethe raved about a “fairy tale kingdom” during his visit to one of the Esterházy festivities. Empress Maria Theresia loved the wine born from the lake's mild climate and refined in the Esterházy cellars. And the world-famous composer, Joseph Haydn, wanted to have part of his salary as the court musician paid in wine, recorded in 1789.
Wine-growing has been in the House of Esterházy for more than 250 years, and it has evolved to today‘s standard with the opening in 2006 of the new winery, with its state-of-the-art equipment and presentation rooms near Eisenstadt. Esterházy Estate is also Europe's first B-Corp Certified winery.
Winery Features
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Highly Rated
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Highly Rated
Esterházy Estoras Zweigelt
TASTING NOTES | Dark ruby-garnet. On the nose ripe heart cherries and blackberries, accompanied by a hint of nougat. The elegant body and the soft, silky tannins make it very enjoyable. Ideal food companion!
WINE STYLE | Dry
VARIETY | Zweigelt
AGE OF VINES | 22 years
VINEYARDS | Großhöflein
SOIL | Heavy Loamy soil on a gravel base
YIELDS | Selective hand harvesting, yields 50hl/ha
ALCOHOL | 13.5% Vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 14-16° C - 57-61°F
VINIFICATION | Traditional must fermentation, punching down and flooding of cap, 10 days skin contact
AWARDS | 90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Esterházy Estoras Pinot Noir
TASTING NOTES | Transparent ruby garnet. On the nose fine aromas like strawberries and sour cherries with hints of blood orange and marzipan. On the palate, superb elegance and delicate, silky tannins give a wonderful structure. Ideal as a universal food companion!
WINE STYLE | Dry
VARIETY | Pinot Noir
AGE OF THE VINES | 16 + 23 years old
VINEYARDS | St. Margarethen, Rust
SOIL | Sandy-loamy soil on a gravel base
YIELDS | Selective hand harvesting, yields 54hl/ha
ALCOHOL | 13 % Vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 14-16° C - 57-61°F
VINIFICATION | Fermentation with flooding of the cap, 12-day skin contact to preserve the fruit, 12 months barrique
AWARDS | 90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Esterházy Estoras Grüner Veltliner
TASTING NOTES | Fresh and nutty fruit aromas with a spicy, peppery touch, jaunty on the palate with a clear character, which makes Grüner Veltliner popular all over the world. Pale straw-yellow, on the nose fresh-savoy fruit as pears and quinces, accompanied by spicy-peppery notes. On the palate lively acidity, medium-bodied and a long finish. A prime example of Veltliner with good reserves.
WINE STYLE | Dry
AGE OF THE VINES | 31 years
VINEYARDS | Großhöflein
SOIL | Clay and limestone soil
YIELDS | Selective hand harvesting, yields 50hl/ha
ALCOHOL | 13 % Vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 8-10° C - 46-50°F
VINIFICATION | Hand-picked, exclusive use of free-run juice, cooled fermentation at 19°C by 2 months resting on the yeast
AWARDS | 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Esterházy Estoras Blaufränkisch
TASTING NOTES | Intense purple-red. On the palate fresh fruits as blackberries, sour cherry, and rose hips. Furthermore, hints of violets and black pepper, what makes this Blaufränkisch so typical. The lively acidity and the velvety texture offer a tremendous drinking pleasure. The perfect wine for every occasion!
WINE STYLE | Dry
VARIETY | Blaufränkisch
AGE OF VINES | 26 years
VINEYARDS | St. Georgen, Großhöflein
SOIL | Heavy loamy soil on a gravel base
YIELDS | Selective hand harvesting, yields 50hl/ha
ALCOHOL | 12.5 % Vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 14-16° C - 57-61°F
VINIFICATION | Traditional must fermentation with punching down and flooding of the cap, 10 days skin contact
AWARDS | 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Esterházy Estoras Pinot Noir Rosé
TASTING NOTES | Subtle salmon pink. On the nose, there is a lot of red berry fruit like strawberries and raspberries, plus fine herbal spices like hibiscus and lavender. The wine is dry and balances perfectly with the supportive acidity. The body is lightweight with an extremely elegant structure. This rosé from Pinot Noir lives from its red berry fruit and elegant structure.
FOOD PAIRING | This wine is also ideal as an aperitif for starters such as salmon carpaccio or cream cheese.
WINE STYLE | Dry
VARIETY | Pinot Noir
GROUND | Various vineyards, mainly on Leithakalk
COUNTRY | Austria
ACIDITY | 5.3 g/l
ALCOHOL | 13% Vol.
EXPANSION | This wine was produced with juice extraction. After 6 houses of maceration, the Pinot Noir was separated from 10 percent of the liquor. This part was fermented separately in a steel tank at a cool 15 to 19 degrees Celsius and left on the fine lees for a short time. This gives it this fine enamel.
AWARDS | 88 Points Wine Enthusiast
Esterházy Blaüfrankisch Leithaberg
TASTING NOTES | Dark ruby red. On the nose complex aromas of stewed sour-cherries, cranberries, and juniper, with white pepper and discreet toffee aromas. The crisp, stimulating acidity, satiny tannins, and a chalky minerality give a lavish structure to the wine. Despite its opulence, the wine is fine textured and extremely elegant.
WINE STYLE | Dry
VARIETY | Blaufränkisch
AGE OF THE VINES | 29 years
VINEYARDS | St. Georgen, Großhöflein
SOIL | Calcareous brown soil
YIELDS | Selective hand harvesting, yields 45hl/ha
ALCOHOL | 13.5 % Vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 15-17° C
VINIFICATION | Fermentation with 18 days of skin contact, maturation for 16 months in French oak and large wooden casks (5.500 liters)
AWARDS | 93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Esterházy Chardonnay Leithaberg
TASTING NOTES | Pale straw-yellow. On the nose apricot and crisp pear, paired with hay and delicate toffee, accompanied by flintstone. On the palate black pepper and a smoky minerality; creaminess and depth from maturation in the large oak cask, vibrant acidity creates an elegant drinking pleasure. Eternal finish!
WINE STYLE | Dry
VARIETY | Chardonnay
AGE OF THE WINES | 27 years
VINEYARD | St. Margarethen
SOIL | Sandy shelly limestone and loam
YIELDS | Selective hand harvesting, yields 50hl/ha
ALCOHOL | 13 % Vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 8-10° C
VINIFICATION | Hand-picked, exclusive use of free-run juice, cooled fermentation at 20 - 24°C with 6 months on the fine lees, fermentation and maturing in 500-l casks
AWARDS | 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Esterházy Icon Tesoro
TASTING NOTES | The pinnacle of the Esterházy Estate. It has a sumptuous palate, with plenty of stuffing, perfect balance, ripe tannins and full-bodied fruit flavors; with a huge life ahead.
FOOD PAIRINGS | Steak, game, lamb, heartily aged hard cheeses.
VARIETALS | Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
VINIFICATION | 3 weeks fermentation and maceration in 5,500-liter wooden fermenters, followed by 18 months aging in new barriques
Esterházy Beerenauslese
TASTING NOTES | Intense golden yellow. Nose of apricot, citrus and dried fruits with a note of honey. An intense sweetness reveals itself on the palate, which is balanced by a distinctive acidity. Very juicy and densely structured. This wine has the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. It goes well with sweet desserts such as apricot pancakes or Somlauer dumplings. But also at the beginning of the menu with goose liver, which is ideally combined with the sweet honey aroma of the Beerenauslese.
VINTAGE | 2015
FLAVOR | Sweet
VARIETIES | Scheurebe, Pinot Blanc, Welschriesling
ALCOHOL | 10%
RESIDUAL SUGAR | 151 gr/l
ACIDITY | 5.8 gr/l
Esterházy Chardonnay Eiswein
TASTING NOTES | Brilliant shining golden yellow. Fine flower nectar on the nose, along with citrus and stone fruit. The sweetness is in the foreground but is perfectly balanced by refreshing acidity. Fine, elegant, and profound. The wine lives from its elegant sweet and acid interplay and its crystal clear fruit. As such, it goes perfectly with fruity desserts or as a soloist with an aperitif.
VINTAGE | 2017
FLAVOR | Sweet
VARIETY | Chardonnay
ALCOHOL | 10%
RESIDUAL SUGAR | 152 gr/l
ACIDITY | 6.5 gr/l