Cider D.O. Gurutzeta

The 4th generation of the Gurutzeta cider house is about to retire and in the absence of generational relief, it has had to reinvent itself. We have made the decision to leave the txotx/2023 in the hands of an experienced chef Ander Esarte, manager of the Txuleta Restaurant in the Old Town of San Sebastian.

It is a new project that, on the one hand, solves the lack of generational relief in the cider house and, on the other, ensures the future, always with the premise of preserving the Gurutzeta cider-making tradition. 

1. It is recommended to keep the natural cider in a cool place, at about 14-15ºC. At temperatures that are too high or too low, the cider can lose its properties sooner.
2. To consume the Basque natural cider, it is recommended to cool it in the refrigerator and take it out 5 minutes before consumption. The ideal temperature to taste it is between 10-13ºC.
3. We open the bottle and to serve the cider, we can use the pourer cork that some bottles have or attach a traditional pourer to it.
4. We serve the cider at about 15 cm. from the glass, and a little less than the wine glass. We can consume the cider both in a fine and long glass or in a wine glass. The first choice will help us to enjoy a quicker drink, since by pouring it we will have the natural carbon from the cider. In the second one, we will better appreciate the aromas of the product and by serving it at a shorter distance, we will be able to enjoy a more leisurely drink.

BASQUE CIDER D.O., 100% local apple!

High-quality natural cider made from 100% native apples. A cider made from Basque apples, using locally-created varieties that have been improved and nurtured over thousands of years. As well as using local produce, the basis of the Euskal Sagardoa designation of origin is quality: all ciders bearing this certificate must undergo exhaustive physical-chemical analytical tests and tastings.

High-quality natural cider made from 100% native apples, with the confidence that comes from its origins and know-how. A commitment to the future for the industry.