Overview of the Hans Igler Estate

Number of Employees: 7

Vineyards in production: 25 hectares owned plus 5 hectares contracted

Average yearly yields: 40hl /ha

Grape Varieties: Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, St. Laurent, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay

Single Vineyards: The large vineyard ”Altes Weingebirge” is divided into small single vineyards - Hochberg (Blaufränkisch), Goldberg (Blaufränkisch), Neuberg (Zweigelt and St. Laurent); further single vineyards are Fabian (Pinot Noir), Strassweingarten (Merlot), and Kart (Cabernet Sauvignon)

Top Wines: Blaufränkisch, "Vulcano" (blend of Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zweigelt und Merlot), Cabernet Sauvignon, and our new flagship blend Ab Ericio

Awards: Falstaff champion 7 times, Austrian Wine Salon winner, numerous medals at the Wine Challenge in London, Mondial du Vin award in Brussels, top scores from several wine critics and wine guides

Winery History: Founded in 1960 by Hans Igler and his wife Maria. Set new quality standards as a red wine pioneer in the early 1980’s with a special focus on Blaufränkisch. Ground-breaking use of small oak barrels in the region (first maturation in 1981 in used barrels from Chateau Latour in Bordeaux). Hans Igler’s motto was, ”Stagnation is a step backwards,” and the winery continues to strive for constant improvement today.

Our Philosophy: Quality begins in the vineyard. Restricted yields through shoot and crop thinning combined with a high and well-aerated canopy result in fully ripe quality fruit. A late and gentle harvest and conscientious vinification are the fundaments for the high quality of our typical regional wines.

Our Goal: We strive to achieve the international recognition that the special character and quality of wines from Blaufränkischland deserve.

Association Membership: Renowned Wineries of Burgenland, Association of Central Burgenland Blaufränkisch