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The Canary Islands seeks its best cider in the Agrocanarias Contest, con 23 preparations from Gran Canaria, La Palma and Tenerife
The canarian cider remeasures its growth in the III Official Competition of Agro-Canadian Ciders, which brings together this year a total of 23 elaborations from seven companies in the Archipelago. The contest, organized by the Government of the Canary Islands through the Canarian Institute of Agri-Food Quality, It is celebrated in Gran Canaria with the collaboration of the Valleseco City Council.
A panel made up of nine specialist tasters will be in charge of evaluating the samples through blind tasting and granting, among other distinctions, recognition of the Best Cider in the Canary Islands 2026.
The participating ciders come mainly from Gran Canaria, con 18 samples, in addition to The Palm, with four, y Tenerife, with a. The creations compete in three categories: natural, gasified y sparkling, with styles ranging from dry or extra-dry proposals to sweet versions, with fruit or low alcohol content.
The director of the ICCA, Luis Arraez Guadalupe, During the inauguration, he highlighted that the contest reflects the growth that this product has experienced in recent years., driven by the use of the local block, the work of small producers and the agri-food diversification of the Canary Islands.
The contest will deliver Great Gold Medals, Gold Medals and Silver Medals, In addition to the special distinctions of Best Cider in the Canary Islands, Best Organic Cider in the Canary Islands y Best Image and Presentation. The award-winning ciders will be able to use the official badge of recognition obtained for one year and will participate in ICCA promotional actions..
Valleseco, cider capital
The celebration of the contest precedes the IV Regional Canary Cider Fair, which will take place on Sunday in Valleseco, municipality that has turned the apple and its preparations into a hallmark of economic and gastronomic identity.
The fair will bring together more than half a dozen producers from the Islands and a dozen restaurant companies. Its programming includes tastings, tastings, live kitchen, workshops and the gastronomic route “Cider and tapas”, with a forecast of more than 3.000 visitors.
The appointment is part of the project Rural Dynamization, aimed at strengthening the economy of municipalities of less than 10.000 inhabitants, support the primary sector and value the local product of the midlands.
With the Agrocanarias Contest and the regional fair, Canarian cider consolidates its role within the pantry of the Archipelago. A product that has gone from being emerging to gaining presence, recognition and projection inside and outside the Islands.
