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I am a Murtaler - Kühbrein Maschanzker

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Recently we had the pleasure of visiting a special Murtaler in his beautiful home in the Gaal. The winner of the World Cider Award, the Kühbrein Maschanzker, answered our questions and explained why the Murtal is so beautyful and loving for him.

The Kühbreinhof is located idyllically and quietly at 900 metres above sea level between Gaal and Seckau. The region is not typical and preferred for fruit growing due to its rather cool temperatures. But this is what makes Kühbrein very special. Thanks to the most modern cellar technology and consistent further development, noble wines of the highest quality have been created here from the traditional farmer's drink must. About 5 years ago, Kühbrein Maschansker was born as the son of a 60-year-old apple tree. With 5 brothers and 4 cousins, he feels quite comfortable and in good hands in his family of apple wines and cider here.

"Still waters run deep" seems to be his motto. He isn´t an announcer and rests quietly in his glass at the first moment. But after a spicy fruity note at the beginning, the Maschanzker unfolds a multi-layered bouquet on the palate, that amazes. This refinement makes it the World Champion. At the Cider World Frankfurt, the special Murtaler got the first place with the maximum score of 120 points. The prize is one of the most prestigious awards on the scene and is, so to speak, the Oscar for ciders. It is of course a very special honour for us that the Maschanzker was able to bring this prize to us in the green Murtal.

He feels most at home accompanied by an elegant Styrian snack and likes to flirt with ripe cheese. His strong character with rough edges makes him a likeable guy you just have to fall in love with.

Erlebnisregion Murtal: "Kühbrein Maschanzker, what does connect you with the Murtal?"

Kühbrein Maschanzker: "The love of nature and the endless mountain world of the Murtal are close to my heart. The fresh air of the Seckau Alps makes me what I am - a strong guy."

 

Erlebnisregion Murtal: "When do you feel the heartbeat in the Murtal?"

Kühbrein Maschanzker: "When a cosy group sits together and enjoys me in beautiful, fine glasses, having fun and enjoying myself, I feel best. So my heart beats faster right away."

Erlebnisregion Murtal: "Where is your favourite place in the Murtal?"

Kühbrein Maschanzker: "In the apple garden at the Kühbreinhof. Here I have an incredible view to the surrounding nature, i hear the bees buzzing and everything is simply right."

If you also want to get to know the Kühbrein Maschanzker and his family, you can do so at a wine tasting at the Kühbreinhof in the Gaal directly. Tasting sessions can be booked at the farm for groups of 6 persons or more. On request, the tasting can also be organised accompanied by a Styrian snack and you can enjoy the taste of the Murtal to the fullest.

 

Contact:

Kühbrein Most, Graden 31, 8731 Gaal
+43 664 2034282
info@kuehbreinmost.at
https://www.kuehbreinmost.at/