How to pour cider, Asturias, Spain / Cómo escanciar sidra, Asturias, España

The largest producer of cider in Spain is the Atlantic region of Asturias, where cider is considered not only a beverage but an intrinsic part of its culture and folklore. Asturias amounts more than 80% of the whole production of Spain. The consumption of cider in Asturias is of 54 litres per person/year, probably the highest in any European region. One of the most popular ciders in Spain is called “El Gaitero“ (the bagpipe player) which can be found everywhere in Spain and which is produced in this region.