For more than 250 years, the Esterházy winery has stood for viticulture in the Pannonian region and for the interplay of history, culture and modern quality standards. As early as the 18th century, the Esterházy princes demonstrated a pioneering spirit, for example with single-varietal vinification and the cultivation of Pinot Noir. Today, this attitude is continued with research, innovation and responsibility.
On the slopes of the Leithaberg, on the eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl, 65 hectares of vineyards are cultivated in six communities. The sites benefit from calcareous soils and the Pannonian climate - ideal conditions for grape varieties with a strong character such as Blaufränkisch, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
In order to optimally express the typicity of each appellation, the winery focuses on sustainability in the vineyard as well as in the cellar, and all vineyards have also been certified organic since the 2023 vintage.
"We work with gentle pruning, targeted canopy management (foliage work), sustainable and gentle soil cultivation and compost from our own production to promote natural diversity, vitality and resilience in our vineyards," says Wolfgang Hewarth. "In the cellar, we combine precision craftsmanship with modern technology. Our wines mature in wooden barrels made from Leithaberg oak, supplemented by clay amphorae and concrete eggs with basalt from the Esterházy basalt mine - they emphasize the mineral character of our wines," adds cellar master Jakob Holzmann.
Just a few minutes away from Esterházy Castle, the winery in Trausdorf invites visitors to guided tours, tastings with commentary and culinary tastings. More information can be found at esterhazywein.at.
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