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Gipuzkoa Cider Producers Win Gold and Silver Medals at CiderWorld Competition

Five producers from the territory received awards at the international event in Frankfurt, highlighting quality and innovation.

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Generic image of a glass of cider with a blurred cider house interior.

Five cider producers from Gipuzkoa have earned gold and silver medals at the CiderWorld competition, an international event held in Frankfurt, Germany, from April 16 to 18, where Gipuzkoa was the guest of honor.

Cider from Gipuzkoa has achieved significant international recognition at the CiderWorld competition, which took place in the German city of Frankfurt. Five producers from the territory were awarded gold and silver medals, showcasing the quality and tradition of Gipuzkoan cider. The event, held from April 16 to 18, featured Gipuzkoa as the guest of honor.
A delegation from Gipuzkoa, comprising representatives from the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, Sagardoaren Lurraldea, and the cider houses Gurutzeta, Zapiain, and Petritegi from Astigarraga, participated in this gathering. According to the provincial deputy for Mobility, Tourism, and Territorial Planning, this participation was “a strategic opportunity to promote the territory internationally as a tourist and gastronomic destination”.
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"This achievement is no coincidence; it is the result of generations of effort, respect for tradition, and a constant commitment to quality and innovation."

Provincial Deputy for Mobility, Tourism, and Territorial Planning
The provincial deputy celebrated that “we have once again placed Gipuzkoa on the podium of excellence.” After congratulating the Gipuzkoan producers, she affirmed that the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa will continue “supporting the cider makers and fostering a necessary ecosystem for our cider to continue achieving success beyond our borders.”
Furthermore, the manager of Sagardoaren Lurraldea emphasized that CiderWorld provided an “important stage” to position Gipuzkoa as an international cider benchmark and to promote its rich tourism, gastronomy, and culture. A representative from the Petritegi cider house described the experience as “very beautiful” and noted the great interest shown by the public in the organized activities.
Among the award-winning ciders, Zapiain cider house secured two gold medals for its Zapiain Premium Euskal Sagardoa and Bizi Goxo 2017 ciders. Silver medals were awarded to Gorena from Gurutzeta, Euskal Sagardoa from Etxeberria, La Petri 0.0. from Petritegi, and Uso 2025 and Otso 2025 from Zapiain, as well as the organic Premium Euskal Sagardoa from Isastegi. Additionally, a cider expert received the 'Cider Star of the Year' award for their work in promoting cider.

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