History and atmosphere
About Zapiain cider house
The Zapiain surname is documented as having been linked to cider since the 15th century. Today it is a forward-looking firm, the sector’s leading producer, with a strong market presence. It looks after rituals and traditions without turning its back on the latest technology.
The earliest documents linking the family to the sale of home-made cider date from 1591 to 1595. Today Zapiain makes cider under the Euskal Sagardoa Designation of Origin (DO), including premium and organic ciders, as well as Bizi-Goxo ice cider, Sagardoz brandy, Sagarmut aperitif and cider vinegar. It has an online shop and runs guided tours with tastings.
From tree to bottle
Zapiain’s own house cider
As well as a cider house, it’s a cider maker: it makes its own cider, and what’s served at the table comes from its own cellar.
Quality labels
- DO Euskal Sagardoa Designation of origin for natural Basque cider: only apples of local varieties grown in Álava, Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa and the French Basque Country. The seal goes on each bottle, not on the cider maker.
- Organic production Cider certified as organic by the body in its territory: Ekolurra, CPAEN, COPAE, CRAEGA or AB in the French Basque Country.
- Gorenak Quality mark of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa for agri-food products from Gipuzkoa.
What you can buy
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Services and facilities
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Celebrations
Visits and sales
Getting there
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Location
How to get to Zapiain cider house
Kale Nagusia, 96, 20115 Astigarraga Open in Google Maps-
By car
Look up the address in your satnav. In season, cider house car parks fill up early on Saturdays.
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By bus
Some bus routes run near the area. Check the timetable before you go, especially for the way back.
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As a group
Many cider houses arrange a coach for groups: ask when you book.
In the media
News about Zapiain
Festivals and events
Sagar Uzta 2026: Astigarraga raises a glass to the new harvest with the year’s first must
The 26th apple harvest festival filled Plaza Foru on Sunday with ciders from ten cider houses, sagar dantza, pintxos and the traditional community toast
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Awards and competitions
Zapiain and Kuartango take the txapela at the 6th Sagardo Forum International Cider Competition
Zapiain’s premium natural cider and Kuartango’s cider vermouth top their categories in a competition featuring 204 ciders from 17 countries, with the Best of Show going to Germany’s Cydonia
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Awards and competitions
Izeta wins the 24th Gipuzkoa Cider Competition
The Aia cider house beats Zapiain and Altzueta in an edition judged by sommeliers and tasters, with the awards presented at Albaola
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