Worth their weight in gold: Kohl mountain apple juices
Kohl’s gourmet fruit juices in the international limelight again: At a tasting event recently held as part of the “Mostbarkeiten” trade show in Carinthia, eight Kohl mountain apple juices finished among the medals. The impressive result: 4 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze plus a National Champion. The jury of 25 experts assessed almost 1600 products entered by 300 companies from five countries of the Alps-Adriatic region.
In the restaurant trade, excellence is measured in stars and for beverages in points – whether for wine or fruit juices. In recent years, the latter has been successfully positioned, especially in the high-end restaurant sector, as a versatile, light and healthy alternative to wine. A place at the top of the quality pyramid for fruit juices is today held by the Kohl brand developed by the farmer and company founder Thomas Kohl from Unterinn/Ritten. On 8 hectares of land at 1000 metres above sea level, he cultivates several apple varieties, some of which had long since fallen into neglect, and processes them to make single-variety mountain apple juices or cuvées. Kohl gourmet juices are regularly up with the leaders in top international rankings.
Kohl: best Italian fruit juice
A recent example is Kohl’s impressive performance at the annual tasting event with the best producers in the Alps-Adriatic region held in the framework of the “Mostbarkeiten” trade show in St. Paul in the Austrian province of Carinthia. In the categories of fruit juices, vinegars, liqueurs, fruit wines and fruit spirits, the jury selected the best of the best. They include the Kohl brand: Kohl achieved the highest possible score of 20 points for his mountain apple juice and elderflower, and was awarded 19 points each for the Pinova mountain apple juice and his mountain apple juice and hops, and 18 points for the Rouge mountain apple juice. Gold was awarded to all four, while silver went to the mountain apple juice and apricot (17 points), and bronze to the mountain apple juice and apple mint and the mountain apple juice and carrot (15 points each). And that is not all: Kohl also triumphed in the tasting over the entire competition from Italy to become the 2019 National Champion. His Pinova mountain apple juice is now officially the best Italian fruit juice.
“The fruits of a quest for quality”
For Thomas Kohl, these top rankings are recognition of the high standards he maintains in his daily work, the fruits of a consistent quest for quality: “For many years we have been showing that fruit juices are more than just thirst quenchers. With painstaking work in the orchards, gentle processing and a creative vein, they can offer an incredibly exciting taste experience that is in no way inferior to alcoholic beverages.” Kohl is recognised as a pioneer in pairing juices with various dishes. “It is our goal to continue working in this direction and to convince even more people who appreciate the good things in life of the merits of our mountain apple juices and their natural play of aromas.”
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Apple juice & Carrot
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Like day and Night! There are worlds between them: our apples grow on the trees, needing the sun and the wind; the carrots grow under the earth, where it is dark and moist. Together they form a sublime, bright orange cuvée in perfectly balanced proportions: the apple’s fine acidity complements the earthy flavour of the carrots, whilst the sweet notes from both keep the contrasts in balance and ensure great drinking pleasure.Highly recommended:
with Asian dishes, flavoursome fish dishes, spicy risottos, semi-hard cheeses.
Apple juice Pinova
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Secret in the glass! The Pinova mountain apple juice is light straw yellow in colour. It has an intensive bouquet revealing notes of ripe white peaches and grapes with floral nuances and a hint of honey. The juice is full-flavoured and velvety on the palate and offers a fine balance of fruit and acidity. A refreshing juice with a pleasant and delicate aftertaste.Highly recommended:
with delicately spiced pasta dishes, roasted light meats, mature semi-hard cheeses.
Apple juice & Apricot
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream! In this cuvée, the sweet-sour aroma of the apricots enters into a dialogue with the sunny sweetness of the mountain apples. The well-balanced mixture ensures perfect aroma development for both of the protagonists. The velvety apricot juice defines the overall mouthfeel; the delicate aroma of the apple juice delivers the refreshment potential.Highly recommended:
with sweet dishes, egg dishes, soufflés, chocolate, mild semi-hard cheeses.
Apple juice Rouge
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Lady in red! Rouge is not only the variety, red is also the colour of
this mountain apple juice with its bouquet of red currant, cherry and
rhubarb. With a slight astringency and pronounced acidity on the palate,
this juice presents with a strong taste, wonderful freshness and a
lingering aftertaste. An extraordinary, invigorating juice.
Highly recommended:
as an aperitif, with hors d’oeuvres of fish, meat and Asian dishes.
Apple juice & Apple mint
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A touch of freshness! Our full-bodied, aromatic mountain apple juice is the protagonist of this refreshing cuvée. The apple mint, milder in taste than peppermint, contributes its unique aroma and minty freshness for a distinct and long finish. This unique and charming mix is the perfect refresher on hot days.Highly recommended:
as an aperitif with finger food, summer salads, light starters.
Apple juice & Hops
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Awesome! Our mountain apple juice with hops is radiant with an intensive straw yellow colour. The tart and spicy aromas of the hops contrast with the sweetness of the apple juice and harmonise the extremes in an elegant blend. A fine acidity remains in a juice that is opulent and luscious on the palate with a lingering aftertaste.Highly recommended:
with spicy or hot grilled dishes, pizza, strong cheeses, desserts made with coffee.