History and atmosphere
About Sidra J. Tomás
Sidra J. Tomás is a family-run llagar (cider mill) in Candanal, in the municipality of Villaviciosa. José Tomás Poladura began making cider in 1952 under the Tomás brand, which for decades was served only in the family bar; in 1993 it went on sale as J. Tomás. Most of its output is sold in Asturias.
The llagar has an area for receiving, washing and sorting apples, three hydraulic presses, fibreglass tanks and traditional wooden barrels, as well as its own washing, bottling and labelling line. Since 2004 it has also made Molín del Medio cider and, more recently, a black-label J. Tomás with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.
It is among the producers certified by the Sidra de Asturias PDO. Its website offers cases of 6 and 12 bottles of its brands; orders are placed by phone or email.
Sources: Official website, Official website – Activity, Official website – Our products, DOP Sidra de Asturias (profile of Sidra J. Tomás, S.L.), DOP Sidra de Asturias (directory of certified llagares).
From tree to bottle
What Sidra J. Tomás makes
Makes its own cider and sells it direct: at the cellar, in shops or online.
- Making cider since
- 1952
Quality labels
- PDO Sidra de Asturias Protected designation of origin for Asturian cider, made with apples of authorised varieties grown in Asturias. The same llagar can sell cider with and without the PDO.
What you can buy
What it offers
Services and facilities
Visits and sales
Location
How to get to Sidra J. Tomás
Manzanedo, 23, Candanal, 33314 Villaviciosa 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.
