Located in Hernani, Zelaia Cider Cellar is a clear example of innovation, respect, and dedication to family tradition. It was the great-grandfather, Jose Antonio, who first began making cider in the family farmhouse for personal consumption, and their grandfather, Joaquin Gaincerain, took the step towards professional production. Today, Zelaia is a renowned cider house that has successfully preserved tradition while embracing new ways of understanding and enjoying cider. Zelaia remains committed to quality, the use of native apple varieties, and respect for traditional production methods, combining inherited expertise with continuous innovation across its range of products.
Zelaia PDO Euskal Sagardoa Cider
Zelaia PDO Euskal Sagardoa Cider represents the most authentic essence of Basque cider. Made exclusively from native apple varieties grown in orchards of Hernani and Hondarribia, it stands out for its freshness and balance. Its production process combines stainless steel tanks and traditional wooden casks, where the cider matures without the addition of gas or sugar. The result is a greenish-yellow cider with clean aromas of fresh fruit and a lively palate marked by pleasant acidity and delicate carbonation that encourages another sip.
Zelaia PDO Euskal Sagardoa Premium Cider
The Premium version of Zelaia offers a more complex and structured experience. Also made from native apples grown in Olaberria, Hernani, and Hondarribia, it displays greater body and a more intense personality. Fresh fruit aromas dominate on the nose, while on the palate it stands out for its long finish, fresh entry, and slightly bitter ending that adds character. Its touch of astringency and more mature notes make it an ideal choice for those seeking a deeper expression of Basque cider-making tradition.
Zelaia Organic Apple Juice
Zelaia Organic Apple Juice is the purest expression of the apple. It is a pasteurized juice produced according to organic standards from cultivation to bottling. Alcohol-free, with no added sugars and made exclusively from fruit, it offers the full natural flavor of apples in a healthy drink suitable for all audiences.
Zelaia Nat Pet
Zelaia Nat Pet is a sparkling cider produced using the ancestral method, a technique that naturally creates carbonation inside the bottle itself. Made from native apple varieties from Olaberria and Hondarribia, it is characterized by its elegant and perfectly integrated bubbles. Its aromas evoke honey and sweet fruits, while the palate offers a creamy texture, medium body, and a long, balanced finish that leaves a pleasant fruity sensation.
Zelaia Nat Pet Red Blackberry and Lime
This original creation combines the tradition of the ancestral method with the freshness of red blackberry and lime. The fermentation of apples together with these fruits provides remarkable aromatic richness, highlighting red berry notes and citrus nuances. On the palate, it is highly refreshing, with pronounced acidity, a subtle bitter touch, and a creamy mousse-like carbonation that adds elegance. It is a cider designed for enjoyment in relaxed and refreshing moments.
Zelaia Nat Pet Red Blackberry
Nat Pet Red Blackberry is born from the combination of native apples and natural blackberry pulp. The result is an aromatic and expressive cider featuring notes of red berries, dairy hints, and subtle caramel nuances. Its balanced acidity, together with a fine and creamy bubble, creates a fresh and easy-drinking cider that preserves the character of traditional cider while exploring new flavor profiles.
Zelaia Nat Pet Mango
With the addition of natural mango pulp during fermentation, this Nat Pet offers a distinctly tropical profile. Mango aromas blend with notes of pineapple and other exotic fruits while maintaining the characteristic freshness of cider. Its integrated bubbles, medium body, and excellent balance make it a unique and appealing option for those looking for new experiences within the world of cider.
Canned Zelaia PDO Cider
The canned version of Zelaia Euskal Sagardoa fully preserves the character of the original cider. It retains the freshness, balanced acidity, and fruity aromas that define this reference, but in a more practical and versatile format. It is a convenient way to enjoy a cider made exclusively from native apples and produced under the quality standards of the Euskal Sagardoa Protected Designation of Origin.
Canned Zelaia Wild Fruits and Lime Cider
This canned cider combines Basque apple juice with a selection of wild fruits and lime. The result is a fresh, aromatic, and highly expressive beverage where red fruit aromas are complemented by a pleasant citrus touch. On the palate, it stands out for its lively acidity, slight bitterness, and long finish in which the lime provides an especially refreshing sensation.
Canned Zelaia Red Blackberry Cider
Red Blackberry Cider is a modern proposal that combines cider-making tradition with the intense aromas of red fruits. The joint fermentation of apples and blackberries adds complexity on the nose, with notes of forest fruits, dairy hints, and subtle caramel touches. On the palate, it is fresh, balanced, and intensely fruity, with acidity that enhances its refreshing character and extends its flavors over time.
Canned Zelaia Mango Cider
Zelaia Mango Cider stands out for its tropical character and exceptional refreshing qualities. Produced through the joint fermentation of Basque apples and natural mango pulp, it offers clean and pleasant aromas reminiscent of exotic fruits. On the palate, it maintains excellent freshness and balanced acidity, while the nuances of mango and pineapple integrate perfectly with the cider’s own personality, creating a distinctive, aromatic, and highly enjoyable drink.
