Angoris was founded in 1648 when the Emperor of Austria Ferdinand III donates 300 fields with one of the most fertile soils to officer Locatello Locatelli for merits gained during battle in the Thirty-Year War. From this time on the quiet woods, green hills and gentle vineyards of the Angoris estate became a retreat for royalty from throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Villa Locatelli, which still dominates the estate, became a symbol of quality and hospitality and the wines that came from the estate made their way throughout the royal courts of Europe.