Falstaff Weinguide 2006/2007
96/100 G 2002
92-94/100 Bela Rex 2004
91-93/100 Opus Eximium 2004
90-92/100 Blaufränkisch Creitzer 2004
89-91/100 Pinot Noir Siglos 2004
88-90/100 Syrah 2004
89/100 Blaufränkisch Hochacker 2004
88/100 St. Laurent 2004
90/100 Sauvignon Blanc 2005
89/100 Chardonnay 2005
95/100 Sämling Trockenbeerenauslese 2003
92/100 Sämling Beerenauslese 2004

Vinaria Trophy 2004
Golden Trophy (Category Red wines, single variety grapes) for our Pinot Noir Siglos 2001
Wo isst Österreich 2005/06 - restaurant and wine guide
The "Ehrenkatze - honorary cellar cat" for expectional performance over the years - Top of the top!

For many years one of our favourite wineries!
Wo isst Österreich 2004/05 - restaurant and wine guide
The "Ehrenkellerkatze - honorary cellar cat" for exceptional performance over the years - Top of the top!
For many years one of our favourite wineries!
International Wine Challenge 2005
Bronze Medal Bela Rex 2002
Falstaff 2004
Falstaff-Winner 2004
in the Reserve Category with our Cuvée G 2000
Magazine: Selection - Das Forum für Genießer
Premium Select Wine Challenge
Silver Award for Opus Eximium No.16 2006
Burgenländisches Prädikatswein Forum
3rd Winner in Category Ice wine 2004 - 2000 with Eiswein Sämling 2001
Berliner Morgenpost, October 28, 1990
“Engelbert Gesellmann from Deutschkreutz is one of the most successful vintners in Austria. Although he has only 13 hectares of vineyards, he is certainly largely responsible for the fact that the Middle Burgenland is now considered to have a great future as a red wine region.”
Gault Millau Guide 1993
With 17 out of a possible 20 points, Weingut Gesellmann was distinguished as one of the best red-wine producers in Austria.
Falstaff Red Wine Guide 1992/93
Engelbert Gesellmann’s cuvée Opus Eximium from the 1990 vintage won third place in the Falstaff competition for red wines aged in barrique casks: “Concentrated tannin-fruit-bite, racy-piquant, firm taste, but elegant as well, very balanced in caliber".
Falstaff Red Wine Guide 1990
The 1988 Cabernet Sauvignon from Engelbert Gesellmann received, out of competition (since there are no longer sufficient quantities in store), the highest point rating in the group of red wines aged in barrique casks.
BVZ, May 5, 1993
Maria and Engelbert Gesellmann from Deutschkreutz are setting another milestone in the wine tradition with a red cuvée by the name of “Opus Eximium”. Especially remarkable are the dark red and very tannin-rich red wines, which are not ready to drink before the bottles have aged for several years.
Kleine Zeitung, November 12, 1993
The young wine tasting session “A first attempt” at the wine-cellar Vinothek Jäger in Klagenfurt:
The New Wine of 1993, Blauburger & Zweigelt from Weingut Gesellmann in Deutschkreutz. “A magnificent wine in every respect.”
Der Standard, October 10, 1993
By adding together all the ratings in Austrian wine guides, this newspaper established a ranking of the best vintners in Austria. Engelbert Gesellmann, together with 10 other colleagues, is in the lead in Austrian winemaking.
Falstaff Red Wine Guide 1993/94
3 ½ stars for the Cabernet Sauvignon 1991 from Engelbert Gesellmann.
Austrian Wine Salon 1993/94
With Opus Eximium 1991 and Chardonnay 1990, Engelbert Gesellmann was selected to enter the “Circle of the Chosen Ones” at the Austrian Wine Salon.
Unser Wein 1994
Weingut Engelbert Gesellmann, scoring 4.5 out of a possible 5, was named one of the 25 best vineyards in Austria.
1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway
The Austrian Pavilion served, among others, the Cabernet Sauvignon 1991 from Weingut Engelbert Gesellmann.
Der Standard, June 1994
At Vinova, the Deutschkreutz vintner Engelbert Gesellmann presented his new cuvée Bela Rex, named after the Hungarian king, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in a classic Bordeaux relationship.
Trophée Gourmet A la Carte 1994
Engelbert Gesellmann was already awarded the “Trophée Gourmet” by the magazine “A la Carte” in 1994 for his life work.
Burgenland Wine Award 1994
Engelbert Gesellmann is the regional winner of the red wine variety class, thanks to the cuvée Bela Rex from the 1992 vintage.
Kleine Zeitung, November 10, 1994
The Klagenfurt delicatessen operator Erwin Jäger invited his guests to judge the first wine of the year 1994. Among the Austrian red wines, Engelbert Gesellmann distinguished himself with his cuvée of Blauburger and Zweigelt.
Weinsalon 1994/95
With the Blaufränkisch “Creitzer” from the 1992 vintage the Engelbert Gesellmann family is the winner of the Salon in the Blaufränkisch sector.
Falstaff Red Wine Guide 1994/95
3 ½ stars for 1992 Bela Rex: “....refined substance, obvious high potential”.
3 stars for Zweigelt 1993.
Vinaria 6/2002
Chardonnay Austrian Blind Tasting:
In first place, the Chardonnay 2000 Steinriegel from the Gesellmann family (17.5)
”The Deutschkreutz resident Albert Gesellmann is repeating last year’s victory with his Steinriegel 2000.”

Falstaff Magazine 4/2002
Austria’s best red wine:
5th place (93-95 points) for Bela Rex 2000
News, December 12, 2002
The 100 best wine estates in Austria:
19th place for Weingut Gesellmann: Excellent for Red Bela Rex 2000”
Wein Gourmet 1/2002
”With Albert Gesellmann, the second prime example of a winemaker in the region, who created Opus Eximium, the local Blaufränkisch variety is still in the shadow of the international varieties. His second premium cuvée Bela Rex has more Cabernet and Merlot.”
A la Carte Guide 2003
94 points for Chardonnay Steinriegel 2000 “...dense, long and truly fine”.
Falstaff Red Wine Guide 2002/2003
92 points for Opus Eximium 2000: “... well-balanced, great harmony on the palate, perfectly structured tannins...”
94 points for Bela Rex 2000: “...a real Vin de Garde, a little roughness can still be noticed in the finish. It's a good idea to wait a bit for this one.”
Vinaria 1/2003
Great red wine testing of Vintage 2000:
”Siglos”, at 17.7 points, was the best wine in the Pinot Noir & St. Laurent group

Gault Millau Guide 2003
16/20 (White wines) bzw. 17/20 (Red wines)
”The hearts of wine-lovers are almost brought to burst by Cuvée G – if you can get a bottle – and by Syrah, a newcomer in the program.”
A la Carte 2004
96/100 G 1999 (Among the "Best Austrian Red Wines")
Powerful density, limitless substance, magnificent fruit, a "Goliath" with a mischievous grin, splendid in every respect, a super-wine that will give pleasure for a very long time to come.

95/100 Chardonnay Steinriegel 2001 (among the "Best Austrian White Wines"). Magnificent nose, brilliant fruit, everything that a top Chardonnay needs; perfect fruit sweetness, absolutely splendid.

95/100 Pinot Noir Siglos 2001 Perfect nose, Pinot to enjoy; splendid variety, wonderful texture, it has it all, incredible length, very close to perfection.
93/100 Bela Rex 2001 Dark chocolate and nougat notes: soft, delicate, mature bite, fully mature, harmoniously perfected, but also with a future.

89/100 Opus Eximium No 14 2001
Gault Millau 2004
16/20 white wines, 17/20 Prädikat wines, 17/20 red wines
Falstaff Wine Guide 2003/2004
This year, the following wines moved up to the 3-star category

95/100 Cuvée G 1999
91-93/100 Bela Rex 2001
93/100 Chardonnay Steinriegel 2001
91/100 Opus Eximium No 14 2001
91/100 Syrah 2001
91/100 Pinot Noir Siglos 2001
90/100 Blaufränkisch Creitzer 2001
89-91/100 Zweigelt 2002
88-90/100 Blaufränkisch Creitzer 2002 (sampled from casks)
90/100 Chardonnay 2002
90/100 Sauvignon Blanc 2002
Falstaff 11/2003
Top-Blaufränkisch "Juwel im Test" (Juwel under Testing)
Juwel 2000 (G 2000) - Albert Gesellmann - 94 points - Storage life: excellent
Review from Falstaff Magazine: “As is only to be expected, Albert Gesellmann is setting a standard here. A great Blaufränkisch wine with extraordinary potential. it will become one of the stars of the future"

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