Winemaker
Thomas Kopfensteiner
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Portrait of Thomas Kopfensteiner
i. Biography
Thomas Kopfensteiner has co-headed the family winery, Weingut Kopfensteiner in Deutsch Schützen, Austria, since 2005. The work is centered on Blaufränkisch, with the estate’s identity tied to Deutsch-Schützen / Eisenberg in Burgenland.
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The Path
Estate continuity in Deutsch-Schützen / Eisenberg has depended on family handover rather than reinvention. Since 2005, Thomas Kopfensteiner has been responsible for and co-head of Weingut Kopfensteiner, keeping the winery’s work within its inherited frame.
The Work Today
The present practice remains estate-led and variety-focused. At Weingut Kopfensteiner, Thomas Kopfensteiner’s defining craft note is Blaufränkisch.
Signature
The signature bottlings associated with Thomas Kopfensteiner include Eisenberg DAC Reserve Hornig 2011, Eisenberg DAC Reserve Ried Reihburg 2018, Border, and Szapary Reserve.
Acclaim
Recognition has come through red-wine competition and specifically through Blaufränkisch. Thomas Kopfensteiner’s Eisenberg DAC Reserve Hornig 2011 placed 3rd overall and 2nd in the Blaufränkisch category at the Falstaff-Rotweinprämierung in 2013.
FAQ
Asked of Thomas
What is Thomas Kopfensteiner's current role?
As of 2026, Thomas Kopfensteiner is Co-head of the family winery.
What recognition has Thomas Kopfensteiner received?
Falstaff-Rotweinprämierung: 3rd place overall and 2nd place in the Blaufränkisch category for Eisenberg DAC Reserve Hornig 2011 (2013).
What is Thomas Kopfensteiner known for?
Blaufränkisch.
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