{"product_id":"sidra-de-hielo-1898-half-bottle","title":"Sidra de Hielo \"1898\" (Half bottle)","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrchards and production\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSidra de Hielo 1898 begins with ripe apples from El Gaitero's Asturian orchards. The selected fruit is frozen before pressing, a cryo-extraction process that yields a small quantity of must naturally concentrated in sugar, acidity and apple flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concentrated juice ferments slowly at a controlled temperature of around 12°C, stopping with natural sweetness intact. A period of maturation follows before bottling in the 37.5cl format, allowing the fruit and caramelised notes to settle into balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuminous deep gold with amber highlights and a glossy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaked apple and pear are layered with blossom honey, candied citrus and a touch of caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLusciously smooth, with spiced apple, toffee and dried apricot balanced by vivid acidity. Citrus peel brings freshness to the long, concentrated finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled in a small white-wine glass with blue cheese and oatcakes, apple and almond tart, baked custard, or duck-liver parfait. The half bottle provides four to six modest dessert-wine servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Gaitero is based at Villaviciosa in Asturias and has made cider since the late nineteenth century. The house is closely associated with the region's orchard heritage and has become one of Spain's most internationally recognised cider names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSidra de Hielo 1898 applies modern control to a simple idea: freezing ripe apples before pressing to intensify their natural character. The result is richer and sweeter than traditional Asturian cider, but the region's naturally brisk apple acidity keeps it poised rather than cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Gaitero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54979969876350,"sku":"EGDEHIELO98","price":40.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/audit-20261007-sidra-de-hielo-1898-nv-37-5cl-600x960.png?v=1791387714","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/sidra-de-hielo-1898-half-bottle","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}