Masterpiece: mountain apple juice
Old varieties, new tastes. With his Grand Cru line, Thomas Kohl, Italy’s first apple juice refiner based on the Ritten in South Tyrol, has taken pure apple juice to new heights of enjoyment.
There is truly no shortage of apple suppliers in South Tyrol between the rivers Etsch and Eisack, and that also applies to apple juice. And yet Thomas Kohl, who lives on the Ritten high above the provincial capital of Bozen, definitely stands out from the crowd – with what are probably the noblest apple juices between Berlin and Sicily. Wintercalville and Ananasrenette – these are the evocative names of the two rare and exquisite apple varieties that Thomas Kohl offers as juices in champagne style in exclusive magnum bottles.
The two apple varieties were once of great importance for fruit growing in South Tyrol. The stunning Wintercalville was even individually wrapped in tissue paper and supplied to the court of the Tsar in St. Petersburg, while the Ananasrenette was considered “everyone’s darling” because of its unique taste. But neither variety could meet today’s requirements in terms of storage life, and they soon disappeared from the market. But the thought that they were two of the most tasty fruits of all and were highly popular with consumers gave Thomas Kohl no peace, and he decided to plant them again on the Ritten.
Kohl is the opposite of a conventional fruit grower.
He acts like a winegrower and believes in pressing his apples on a single-variety basis. Pure and unadulterated, without any additives or added sugar, he fills the apple juices into elegant bottles, wraps them in tissue paper and packs them in attractive boxes. His products regularly receive top scores in tastings and awards for their exclusive packaging. They are drunk as aperitifs and are served as a non-alcoholic variant, on a par with wine, with fine food in gourmet restaurants. Anyone looking for the perfect gift for people who are worth something special – the host, the business partner, the bride and groom – or a toast to the New Year can be sure of making a big impression with these apple juices.
Today Thomas Kohl’s mountain apple juices are available from his deli farm shop in Unterinn am Ritten and selected stores and vinotheques at home and abroad.
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Apple juice Wintercalville with box
€28.00*
The very name conjures up a journey to a cold land - a journey the Wintercalville really made when word of this excellent dessert apple reached the court of the Tzar and it was delivered from South Tyrol, individually wrapped in paper. The Wintercalville has a long pedigree, reaching right back to the Middle Ages. Probably a native of Normandy, for a long time the Wintercalville was widely cultivated and in great demand, even in the highest circles. Wintercalville trees are sensitive; they like nutritious, healthy and warm soils of the type we can offer on the Ritten. Short description:
Golden yellow, spicy and aromatic with a characteristic scent of white peach, juicy yellow plums and honey.Highly recommended:
as an aperitif and with vegetarian dishes, pasta dishes, lamb and goat's cheese.
Apple juice Ananasrenette with box
€28.00*
Fresh and fruity - and a little bit frivolous. That is how an apple of this name should be. And it is true! Where does this apple in the middle of South Tyrol come from? The trail leads back to the 19th century in Germany, Belgium and Holland. At that time, the Pineapple Pippin became "everybody's darling" due to its excellent taste. On the sunny Ritten, in the healthy air and in the right soil, and, above all, with the benefit of our many years of experience, the Pineapple Pippin is now growing again. Greenish yellow, spicy on the palate, and highly reminiscent of pineapple with notes of citrus fruits and currants, this historical apple variety produces a noble mountain apple juice for special moments.Short description:
Greenish yellow, spicy on the palate, and highly reminiscent of pineapple with notes of citrus fruits and currants.Highly recommended:
as an aperitif and with asparagus, risotto and cooked or grilled meats.