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Gamper Josef
Organic Producer
„More than 30 years of love for the nature.“
I am an experienced manual mower.
Work is easier together.
We are enjoying the tranquility in the evening sun.
Sharpening with great concentration – the edge is cut and thus sharpened.
My story
I grow my organic apples in the orchards situated 1,500 metres below Europe's highest marble quarry. The pure white marble from Covelano is an unmistakeable trademark of Val Venosta, rather like crunchy, organic apples.
I grow Topaz, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Idared apples. Since my retirement, this is now my full-time job. My daughters and my wife help out with the orchards which also have organic apricots.
I am acknowledged as one of the pioneers of organic production in Val Venosta. I have been growing organic fruit for over 30 years and, when I started, most people were just not interested in this approach. My first priority was health, both that of my family and that of my orchards. I felt responsible for both man and nature. That's why I am still one of those who avoids any form of additives. Because that is the only type of agriculture which I can identify with.
I grow Topaz, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Idared apples. Since my retirement, this is now my full-time job. My daughters and my wife help out with the orchards which also have organic apricots.
I am acknowledged as one of the pioneers of organic production in Val Venosta. I have been growing organic fruit for over 30 years and, when I started, most people were just not interested in this approach. My first priority was health, both that of my family and that of my orchards. I felt responsible for both man and nature. That's why I am still one of those who avoids any form of additives. Because that is the only type of agriculture which I can identify with.
Where I live
My harvest
Bonita
The bittersweet lady
Beauty meets acidity: This bright and smooth crossover between Topaz & Cripps Pink makes the pests stay away, therefore, it is especially popular in organic farming.
Availability
January - May
Appearance:
opaque radiant red colour on creamy background, homogeneous shape, very smooth shell
Features:
juicy and crunchy bite
Taste:
aromatic with pronounced acidity
Red Delicious
Red seduction
The image of the Red Delicious is difficult to resist. Seeing red can be really nice. And the red flavour is even more beautiful!
Appearance:
dark red colour, conical shape, oblong
Features:
juicy with very white pulp
Taste:
sweet, very aromatic with relatively slight acidity
Golden Delicious
The classic delicious
Golden Delicious is our main variety and, therefore, the queen of Val Venosta apples. That the most popular apple has a real quality, can be seen in its lovely red cheek. By the way, this is typical of fruits on a hillside.
Appearance:
greenish yellow to golden yellow
Features:
juicy with very fine and soft pulp
Taste:
sweet with delicate acidity
Topaz
The beautiful acid
Topaz makes biting the sour apple worthy! The aromatic fruit impresses with a pleasant acidity and is also a common variety in organic farming.
Availability
January - May
Appearance:
basic yellow tone with red striped components, round shape with flattened calyx
Features:
crunchy pulp with pleasant cream colouring
Taste:
acidified with sharp acidity
