In the third edition of the International Cider Competition, which was held in Madrid a few days ago, El Gaitero has triumphed with its Ice Cider 1898.
And it is that Ice Cider 1898 has risen with its highest recognition the Gran Cinve. This award that equals the classic Best in show, ie the Best Cider of the Contest and therefore also Best cider in its category.
With this award, the ciders of The Piper Group They continue to collect awards for their products. After having obtained three medals at the Nordic International Cider Awards, at the end of last month, they now rise with new distinctions in CINEV 2022.
In addition, it has also been awarded with a Silver Medal Valle, Ballina and FernándezA brut nature cider that also belongs to the Asturian firm, a benchmark in the sector worldwide.
The international jury, made up of professionals, tasted blind. It has competed with ciders from Spain and other countries such as Germany, the US, France or Portugal.
Ice Cider 1898, a very special and elegant cider
The award-winning Ice Cider 1898 It is an extremely special ice cider. Its name refers to the year in which construction of the El Gaitero winery was completed. To make it, apples are collected and frozen. All of this to emulate the original ciders, where the apple freezes on the same tree due to the weather itself. A very typical product of countries with intense cold such as Canada. This cider is sweet but with a final point of acidity that cleanses the mouth, resulting in a superb product full of nuances.
Its intense sweetness counteracted with that masterful acid touch makes it perfectly harmonize with fatty or mature cheeses and foie. It also pairs excellently with all the slightly sweet desserts in which fruit predominates.
