Valveran
20 Manzanas Frost Cider
Asturias, Spain
Unlike ice cider or frost cider made in the United States and Canada, apples are frozen using refrigeration technology meaning the frost only goes one way--in. In nature, apples will freeze, thaw, freeze partially and unfreeze partially, moving sugars throughout the apples. You'll notice a difference in style here because the producer oxidizes the cider as a way to compensate for the artificial freezing process, but it's still a delightful dessert choice on a list. A rep told me to pour it over vanilla ice cream, but I'd rather just drink it straight. Notes of oak, caramel and baked fruit, it reminds me of a dreamy blend of sherry and Madeira.
Unlike ice cider or frost cider made in the United States and Canada, apples are frozen using refrigeration technology meaning the frost only goes one way--in. In nature, apples will freeze, thaw, freeze partially and unfreeze partially, moving sugars throughout the apples. You'll notice a difference in style here because the producer oxidizes the cider as a way to compensate for the artificial freezing process, but it's still a delightful dessert choice on a list. A rep told me to pour it over vanilla ice cream, but I'd rather just drink it straight. Notes of oak, caramel and baked fruit, it reminds me of a dreamy blend of sherry and Madeira.
Jan 22nd, 2016Pair with mezcal and hall and Oates
Pair with mezcal and hall and Oates
Nov 7th, 2015
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
This is really amazing. It's a cider made from apples from Asturias and it's made in a style reminiscent of ice wine or cider from Canada. Excellent
This is really amazing. It's a cider made from apples from Asturias and it's made in a style reminiscent of ice wine or cider from Canada. Excellent
Feb 14th, 2015
I'm a bit torn on this one - the first sip was excellent, but it got a bit cloying as the bottle went on. A truly interesting apple-based desert wine / cider - smells like ripe calvados, but tastes like a deep fruity apple based drink.
I'm a bit torn on this one - the first sip was excellent, but it got a bit cloying as the bottle went on. A truly interesting apple-based desert wine / cider - smells like ripe calvados, but tastes like a deep fruity apple based drink.
Dec 24th, 2016Valverán-20 manzanas. Una sidra de hielo especial. #Asturias
Valverán-20 manzanas. Una sidra de hielo especial. #Asturias
Jan 1st, 2016
Ah-mazing. Frost cider, my one true love.
Ah-mazing. Frost cider, my one true love.
Nov 7th, 2015In the immortal words of emily Christy, this is a trickster. Is it a spicy dessert wine or an after dinner liqueur or a camp fire Swiss miss cider tea mix?
In the immortal words of emily Christy, this is a trickster. Is it a spicy dessert wine or an after dinner liqueur or a camp fire Swiss miss cider tea mix?
Sep 27th, 2015