sidra extra

Sidra El Gaitero Extra (5% ABV, 750ml). This is a sparkling Spanish cider made by Valle, Ballina y Fernández, S.A. from the Asturias region. Made from local Apple varieties, 100% fresh-pressed fruit. No added water, sweeteners or colourings. Speaking of colour, it's bright, pale yellow gold, looks much like a chardonnay. Aroma is tart sweet and sour apples, vinegar and bit of wood in the background. Light to medium body, mild carbonation. On the palate, intense vinegar and sweet apples hit you right away, followed by mild tannins and some oak flavour towards the finish, aftertaste of milder vinegar, faintly sweet apples and hints of oak. This is a sweet cider, but the acidity is very high indeed and takes some getting used to. 7.5/10.