The history of «La Sidra de Papel» (“Paper Cider”) begins with Fernando Paredano, a great enthusiast of cider and its culture, peeling off a label in a cider house in Cimadevilla (Gijon) in 2001, when the first cider labelling law had just come into force and when it was still being debated whether it should…
Etiqueta: Asturias
CIDER WORLD’ 24
The new edition of Cider World has just taken place on 26th and 27th April in Frankfurt, Germany. This year, for the first time in Europe, there was a seminar led by the ciderologist Gabe Cook with the aim of obtaining the first level of certification as a Cider Professional or Pommelier. La nueva edición…
CINVE 2022
The 18th edition of the International Competition of Wines, Vermouths, Vinegars and Ciders (CINVE) took place in Madrid on 25th and 26th November. During the 3rd International Cider Competition, in which Eduardo Vázquez Coto participated as technical director, 12 Silver Medals, 14 Gold Medals, 7 Grand Gold Medals and one Grand CINVE were awarded, 11…
GOURMETS FAIR ’22/ Salón Gourmets ’22
The Gourmets Fair held annually in Madrid is the largest European event devoted exclusively to delicatessen products. This international fair started in 1987 and has recently reached its 34th edition, from 18th to 21st October, at IFEMA fairground. More than 800 activities and 37,000 high-end, eco-friendly and sustainable products, as well as culinary novelties, placed…
CIDER WOMEN/ Las Mujeres de la Sidra
International Women’s Day is celebrated every 8th March as part of Women’s History Month in the UK, USA and Australia. It highlights the contribution of women in historical events, contemporary society and, of course, the world of cider. El Día Internacional de la Mujer se celebra cada 8 de marzo, como parte del Mes de…
CIDER IN JAPAN/ Sidra en Japón: Fukiware Cidrerie
As a sample of changes in drinking traditions in Japan, the TV programme Newsline in Depth focuses on cider craftsman Tatsuro Fuji. The video begins with the presentation of his Bar & Sidreria Eclipse in Tokyo. Fujii is an expert in ciders from all over the world, so he shows his range of domestic and…
SIDRAS AND CIDERS/ Sidras y ciders
Ciders and “sidras” are a trend in Spain: 97 million litres were consumed in 2019, which means an increase of 4.25% since the previous year and 9% since 2017. And it has not decreased. As world’s thirst for cider continues growing, major beer companies, such as Heineken, Carlsberg, Stella Artois, Mahou San Miguel and Estrella…
CIDER IN GIJON, SEEN FROM ABROAD/ La sidra en Gijón, vista desde afuera
Barcelona10, a website focused on Russian tourists in Spain through Catalonia, has promoted Gijon as a wonderful destination with loads of sightseeings and activities to enjoy, including, of course, cider. Considering that for thousands of tourists Spain is Barcelona, Madrid and the Canary Islands, they encourage us to look beyond and discover many more unforgettable…
THE CIDER CLUB, A NEW MEETING POINT FOR CIDER LOVERS/ El Clú de LA SIDRA, un nuevo punto de encuentro para los amantes de la sidra
Last December a new cider club was founded in Gijon, Asturias, with the aim of tasting and getting to know ciders all around the world. The meetings are held at LA SIDRA magazine venue on the first Thursday of every month. Everyone can join El Clú de LA SIDRA, by paying a fee of 5€…
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