CIDERCRAFT Magazine, CIDERCRAFT Volume 14 2020
CIDERCRAFTMAG COM 51 PRODUCER TO WATCH Viuda de Angelon NAVA SPAIN C iderheads ought to know the Viuda de Angelon name The Spanish producer founded in 1947 and located in the Asturian town of Nava has helped de ine the sidra naturale category since the mid 20th century Asturias is home to the oldest continuous tradition of cider still in production today says James Asbel of importer Ciders of Spain which brings this brand stateside noting the region is home to 80 percent of all Spanish cider production and some 200 cider apple varieties Viuda de Angelon focuses more on apples per Cider of Spains Apple Blossom Buzz canned option making its newly released perry a real rarity The Pretty Dry Perry is a signi icant decidedly tasty and as of right now a singular statement Its the irst canned Asturian home style perry available in the United States made in Northern Spain and canned on the East Coast The cans in general are killing it Asbel adds Its modestly sweet with a subtle wild yeast depth to its fruitiness The perrys namesake pear juice undergoes a secondary fermentation for a little sparkle that o sets the fruity qualities and imparts some texture Its dialed in a reasonable 55 percent ABV and has a pinch of residual sugar A bit of vanilla joins incredibly fresh fruit lavors capped by a bright inish The aluminum can has already won over the beer wine and even cocktail sectors The Pretty Dry Perry helps to position cider in this case a unique perry from the lauded region of Asturias to do the same Mark Stock SPANISH CIDER PHOTOS BY ERIC LEWANDOWSKI
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