The Gesellmann Estate, first mentioned in records dating back to 1719, is a pioneer in Burgenland’s wine-growing industry. Under the leadership of Engelbert Gesellmann, international grape varieties were introduced in the 1980s and aged in French barriques, resulting in iconic wines such as Opus Eximium and Bela Rex. Spanning 50 hectares, the estate is dedicated to supplying discerning wine lovers worldwide, prioritising organic quality and manual labour in harmony with nature. Only the finest grapes are processed, including those from ninety-year-old vines, which contribute to the wines’ flavour profile. Vinification is carried out using state-of-the-art cellar technology, whilst knowledge passed down through generations plays a key role.

The 2021 harvest began exceptionally late. It kicked off on 23 September with the hand-picking of the Sauvignon Blanc, followed by Chardonnay and the ‘Hochberc Weiss’ (mixed vineyard blend). As for the red wine varieties, St. Laurent, Pinot Noir and Zweigelt were harvested first, before Blaufränkisch, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon were picked in mid-October. The harvest was completed on 26 October with the Blaufränkisch Hochberc.

The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand in the autumn. An initial selection takes place whilst the grapes are still in the vineyard, before they are checked and sorted again in the cellar using an optical sorting machine. This ensures that only perfect grapes make it into the cellar. Following careful selection, temperature-controlled maceration takes place, followed by ageing in French oak barrels, which imparts additional structure, depth and subtle toasted aromas to the wine. The wine is then bottled and sealed with natural corks.

Organic product:

AT-BIO-301