{"id":183659,"date":"2025-11-18T06:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T05:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=183659"},"modified":"2025-11-19T10:40:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T09:40:28","slug":"winery-of-the-week-klet-maro-reviving-the-centuries-old-mursa-family-winemaking-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/gastronomy\/wine\/winery-of-the-week-klet-maro-reviving-the-centuries-old-mursa-family-winemaking-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Winery of the Week: Klet MARO \u2013 Reviving the Centuries-Old Mursa Family Winemaking Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Story Beginning in 1613<\/strong><\/h2>

KLET MARO<\/strong> <\/a>(an abbreviation of MA\u0161ina ROdbina<\/em>) represents the rebirth of the centuries-old winemaking tradition of the Mursa family<\/strong>, whose roots date back to the early 17th century. Written records first mention Valentin Mursa in the Gorni register of the Knights Hospitaller commandery Velika Nedelja<\/em> in 1613<\/strong>, confirming the family\u2019s deep historical connection to viticulture.<\/p>

Throughout the centuries, members of the Mursa family have contributed to the economic, cultural, and social development of their region. Among them, Josip Mursa<\/strong>, a prominent 19th-century industrialist and innovator, holds a special place in Slovenian history.<\/p>

Josip Mursa \u2013 A Visionary Ahead of His Time<\/strong><\/h2>

Inspired by his mother Marija Mursa<\/strong>, a strong and determined woman who successfully managed the family estate after becoming widowed, Josip Mursa became a pioneering figure in both winemaking and industry. Marija\u2019s wines were exhibited at the World Wine Exhibition in Vienna in 1873<\/strong>, setting a precedent for generations to come.<\/p>

In 1889<\/strong>, Josip founded the first factory of cement products and mosaic tiles<\/strong> in the former Yugoslav region and patented his own waterproof concrete roof tile<\/strong> at the Vienna Patent Office. Alongside his 150-hectare estate \u2014 of which 35 hectares were premium vineyards \u2014 he introduced innovative winemaking technologies and bottled his wines and sparkling wines under his own label. By the early 20th century, his wines were being exported to Austria and Hungary<\/strong> and had already earned top international awards<\/strong>.<\/p>

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