Leithaberg DACBlaufränkisch65 haEsterházy BetriebeORGANIC CERTIFIEDTrausdorf an der Wulka
The historic Esterházy princely estate's modern winery near Eisenstadt, farming 65 hectares on the Leithaberg's southern slopes and fermenting in large concrete egg vats.
Tasting: By appointment; concrete egg cellar tours available.
Tip: The Estoras Blaufränkisch is the flagship bottling, named for the Hungarian form of the Esterházy family seat.
Rosalia DACZweigelt, Blaufränkisch100 haThomas and Peter SchandlWinemaker Markus KurzORGANIC CERTIFIEDRosalia
Formerly Domaine Pöttelsdorf, now Schandl's Weingut, a Rosalia DAC specialist named Austria's best rosé producer in 2024 for its organic Bio-Rosés.
Tasting: By appointment at the Pöttelsdorf cellar.
Tip: The Origin of Rosé bottling is the estate's flagship Rosalia DAC rosé.
Rosalia DACZweigelt, Blaufränkisch, Grüner Veltliner, WeissburgunderFounded 1965Migsich familyWinemaker Erich MigsichRosalia
Third generation Antau estate at the heart of Rosalia DAC, working ancient sea bed soils for Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and the appellation's signature rosé.
Tasting: By appointment at the Antau cellar.
Tip: Migsich spreads horse manure across its vineyards as part of a climate adaptation programme.
Mittelburgenland DACBlaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir, Furmint, Welschriesling28 haFranz WeningerWinemaker Franz WeningerBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDHoritschon
Horitschon estate organic since 2005 and biodynamic since 2006, farming Blaufränkisch on both sides of the Austrian-Hungarian border around Sopron.
Tasting: By appointment at the Horitschon estate.
Tip: The single-vineyard Kirchholz and Spern Steiner bottlings track the estate's Blaufränkisch terroir range.
Mittelburgenland DACBlaufränkischFounded 1884ORGANIC CERTIFIEDHoritschon
Certified organic Horitschon red wine specialist named for the Blaufränkischweg lane it sits on, farming exclusively Blaufränkisch since 1884.
Tasting: By appointment; guest lodging also offered on site.
Tip: IBY pairs cellar tastings with on-site lodging for overnight Blaufränkisch tours.
Mittelburgenland DACBlaufränkisch, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Zweigelt, Welschriesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner46 haFounded 1975Markus and Marlene KirnbauerWinemaker Markus KirnbauerORGANIC CERTIFIEDDeutschkreutz
Family run Deutschkreutz estate since 1975, certified organic since 2014, farming 46 hectares across a broad red and white range under the K+K Kirnbauer and Phantom labels.
Tasting: Monday to Saturday 10am-12pm and 1-6pm.
Tip: The Phantom label cuvées are the estate's premium single vineyard Blaufränkisch tier.