Cider and cider houses in Tolosaldea

A very rooted tradition in Tolosaldea

Celebrations, tradition and gastromony all together

The apple cultivation and the cider making tradition have been present in Tolosa for centuries. In the past cider would be made to drink it with family or friends; nowadays is sold bottled, as well as being available at cider houses with the typical cider house menu.

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Cider ritual

Cider is an apple wine, a bit sour, made using the old Gipuzkoan tradition. After crushing and pressing the apples, followed by a fermentation period in “kupelas” or barrels, it’s ready for cosumption.

Cider houses in Tolosaldea

There are six producer-cider houses in Tolosaldea, all of them family owned: some open only during cider season, and the others all year round. All of them have the cider house menu.

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