Benefiční aukce vín
Vysokokvalitní vína z Contea pro mír
Fifteen wines in barrels from the Contea estate will be offered for sale. The proceeds will benefit the restoration of the Franciscan Monastery Kostanjevica and the Palazzo Coronini Cronberg in Gorizia.
The region of Gorizia and Gradisca is a land rich in history and culture, located at the crossroads of the Alps and the Adriatic, in the border triangle of Italy, Slovenia, and Austria. In the 16th century, the area fell to the Habsburgs and, as the Princely County of Gorizia and Gradisca, formed together with Trieste and Istria the Habsburg Littoral. The war-torn early 20th century brought heavy destruction, but it was precisely here that wine became a symbol of peace, collaboration and cultural unity. In this spirit, Gorizia and Nova Gorica jointly bear the title of European Capital of Culture 2025 – under the motto Go! Borderless.
Postcard showing the Princely County (Contea) of Gorizia and Gradisca.
Viticulture in the Contea traces its origins back to Roman times, but it truly blossomed under the patronage of the Habsburgs. The county was renowned for its fertile soils and unique microclimate, which produced wines of outstanding quality. In 1787, a classification of wines was introduced based on the tavolare system (land register) dating back to Empress Maria Theresa. This system regulated land taxation through the surveying, assessment, and numbering of properties according to their quality and annual yield, while also enabling a classification of the finest wines. Today, the Association of the Cru Classification of Empress Maria Theresa enables the revival of these fine wines, brought to life by the best winemakers from Collio, Colli Orientali, Brda, Isonzo, Vipava, Aquileia and Carso.
The distinctive features of the Cru:
The Cru is produced from grapes that are part of the County Classification published by the Caesarea Regia Superiore Commission, a designation based on the draft introduced by Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.
The Cru is made from a single grape (100%) and from a single barrel. Only the finest local varieties are selected: Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla, Friulano-Jakot, and Malvasia d’Istria for the whites, and Pinot Noir, Refosco, and Merlot for the reds.
The wine comes from vineyards cultivated according to traditional methods without environmentally harmful chemicals, using only sulphur and copper, in organic and biodynamic farming, with respect for nature and the people who work the land. Yields are quality-focused and limited to a maximum of 60 hl/ha.
The Cru has been aged for twelve months in barrels and six months in vats.
The Cru originates from a single plot and belongs to one of the villages of the Maria Theresa Cru Classification.
Each barrel of the Cru will be bottled into 300 Burgundy bottles. The producer donates one barrel of their Cru to the auction in support of restoration of the frescoes in the chapel of the Monastery Kostanjevica, as well as the restoration of the Palazzo Coronini Cronberg in Gorizia.
The name of the Cru appears on the wine label: first the name of the parcel as an indication of origin followed by the Italian name of the village according to the historical Cru Classification of Empress Maria Theresa, e.g.: X, San Floriano I Cru or X, San Martino I Cru (and not Šmartno, as commonly used today).
The table shows nine quality classes with named locations and vineyard sites assigned to each level.
How to bid:
The Contea wineries have donated fifteen (15) different wines, each in a 300-bottle barrel. You may bid on the entire barrel or on a lot of 12 bottles. The full barrel will be auctioned first; if it is not sold, the bid on the 12-bottle lot will remain valid.
Personal participation in the auction: Please contact the secretariat of the Association of the Cru Classification of Empress Maria Theresa via email: info@winescrumariatheresia.com
Telephone bidding: Register on the Dorotheum website (dorotheum.com/conteawine) or via email: info@winescrumariatheresia.com and you will be contacted by phone during the auction.
Purchase order: Place your maximum bid on the Dorotheum website(dorotheum.com/conteawine) or via email: info@winescrumariatheresia.com
For further information regarding the auction, please contact the auctioneer:
Camilla Tinnacher: camilla.tinnacher@dorotheum.at
telephone: +43-1-515 60-312
mobile: +43-664-888 444 90
The entire proceeds of the charity auction will go towards the restoration of the frescoes in the chapel of the Kostanjevica Monastery, damaged by an earthquake, and the refurbishment of two grand salons on the piano nobile of the Palazzo Coronini Cronberg in Gorizia. The works include not only precious furniture and wooden structures but also exquisite textiles such as tapestries and upholstery. The monastery chapel houses the tombs of King Charles X, the Count of Chambord, and other members of the French royal family. King Charles X passed away in the Palazzo Coronini in 1836.
Further information: www.contea.wine
The auction will be conducted by Dorotheum on behalf of and for the account (conveyance) of Kulturno drustvovitezev Cru Klasifikacije wine vladarice kraljice Marije Terezije. A direct business relationship will be established between Kulturno drustvo vitezev Cru Klasifikacije wine vladarice kraljice Marije Terezije and the buyer.
No surcharges or fees will be added to the bid.
General terms and conditions
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Data controller
Dorotheum GmbH & CO KG
Dorotheum Contact
Vera Hinteregger
Dorotheum GmbH & Co KG
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By participating in the charity auction, you agree to the processing of your personal data (name, address, contact details, bids) by Dorotheum GmbH & Co KG as the data controller for the purpose of conducting and administering the charity auction for the duration of the statutory period of limitation for any claims. More information about your rights can be found here: https://www.dorotheum.com/en/c/privacy-information-2448/
We will transmit your personal data for the above-mentioned purposes to:
Secretary of the Association of the Cru Classification of Empress Maria Theresa
Via Morelli, 6
34170 Gorizia, Italy
Contact name: Andrej Klemenčič, Stefano Cosma
Telephone: +386 41 289 998, +39 481 281093
Email: info@winescrumariatheresia.com
Payments:
By bank transfer in Euros to the account of the Secretary of the Association of the Cru Classification of Empress Maria Theresa:
Kulturno drustvo vitezev Cru Klasifikacije vladarice kraljice Marije Terezije
Prvomajska ulica 12
5000 Nova Gorica-Slovenia
Mast. St: 2704501000
D.st: SI57372233
Banka Sparkasse D.D.
IBAN: SI56 3400 0102 2516 649
BIC: KSPKSI22 XXX
– By credit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
– In cash up to €15,000 including tax on presentation of their identity papers
– By bank check on presentation of a valid identity document. The issuance of purchases will take place 20 working days after cashing the check.
Collection of Goods
Delivery after payment from November 21st, upon presentation of the valid invoice
transport costs are the responsibility of the purchaser. The association can provide you with an estimate on simple request from the secretariat of the association at the address info@winescrumariatheresia.com
We establish quotes subject to the legal possibilities of our partner carriers. Some countries are subject to customs restrictions for the import of wines and spirits.
Datum Aukce:
25.10.2025, 11:00
Lokace:
Franziskanerkloster Kostanjevica, Skrabceva ulica 1, 5000 Nova Gorica, Slowenien
Prohlídka:
24.10.2025
Typ aukce:
Salónní aukce
25.10.2025, 11:00 -
Franziskanerkloster Kostanjevica, Skrabceva ulica 1, 5000 Nova Gorica, Slowenien
Prohlídka:
24.10.2025
Typ aukce:
Salónní aukce