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Sidra Acebal 'El Carrascu' Asturian Cider

$19.00

Heirloom apples, 2024

Asturias > El Carrascu > ES

A delicious Sidra from the Northern coast of Spain! El Carrascu's apples are produced organically (non-certified), grown by many tiny, often backyard, supplemental-income growers, as is the tradition in the region. Asturias is a cold and rainy, but stunningly beautiful place. Green rolling hills turning into dramatic snow-capped mountains as one travels south, though apple production is located near the coast. This Sidra is as natural as it gets: apples are crushed, pressed, fermented, aged and bottled; that's it. Luis uses traditional Asturian wooden box press for pressing, which takes three days per lot, and produces a more expressive must than a modern bladder press. Bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve the natural flavors and aromas.

Heirloom apples, 2024

Asturias > El Carrascu > ES

A delicious Sidra from the Northern coast of Spain! El Carrascu's apples are produced organically (non-certified), grown by many tiny, often backyard, supplemental-income growers, as is the tradition in the region. Asturias is a cold and rainy, but stunningly beautiful place. Green rolling hills turning into dramatic snow-capped mountains as one travels south, though apple production is located near the coast. This Sidra is as natural as it gets: apples are crushed, pressed, fermented, aged and bottled; that's it. Luis uses traditional Asturian wooden box press for pressing, which takes three days per lot, and produces a more expressive must than a modern bladder press. Bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve the natural flavors and aromas.

Blend: Heirloom Apples

ABV: 6%

The Story: Currently run by Luis Acebal, the Acebal family has produced cider in the same building outside of Gijón, Asturias for four generations, dating back to the late 1800's. Luis runs the llagar (bodega) in the same fashion his great grandfather did four generations ago. Asturias is cider country and much better known for ciders and cheese than wine.

Personality: Asturian ciders are acid driven ciders (based on acidic and semi-acidic apples, rather than tannic and sweet apples as in other countries). A little funky, but flavorful and dry as hell.

Harmony: Pairs wonderfully with food - anything from Asian cuisine to funky cheeses. An absolute must pairing with Fabada and Asturian Cabrales (blue cheese). Try the long pour for best results.