Golden Hour by Apple Blood and Sidro Baladin: Italian Craft Cider is Here
Straw yellow color, fine perlage, softness and roundness on the palate — Golden Hour Apple Blood Apple Cider is made with a blend of table apple varieties grown directly in their orchards. Alongside it, Sidro Baladin by Teo Musso: 100% Italian apples selected for a cider with character. Both available online at Maltese with shipping throughout Italy.
🛒 Discover Golden Hour on Maltese | 🛒 Discover Sidro Baladin on Maltese
What is apple cider?
Apple cider is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from apple juice. It can range from dry to sweet, still or sparkling. In Italy, the popularity of craft ciders that highlight apple varieties and local terroir is growing — with results very different from international commercial ciders like Strongbow.
Craft cider vs commercial cider
- Commercial cider (e.g. Strongbow): stable and predictable product, standardized ingredients, uniform taste
- Craft cider (e.g. Golden Hour, Baladin): expresses the characteristics of apple varieties, terroir, and less standardized fermentation techniques — greater organoleptic complexity
What is the alcohol content of apple cider?
- Light ciders: 3–5% vol.
- Standard ciders: 5–7% vol.
- Full-bodied ciders: over 7% vol.
Always check the label for the exact alcohol content.
Food pairings
- Fresh or aged cheeses
- White meats and apple-based dishes
- Fruit desserts and tarts
- Cured meats and mixed charcuterie boards
- Craft snacks for a fresh summer aperitif
How to serve craft cider
- Temperature: 6–10 °C — well chilled but not icy
- Glassware: flute or white wine glass to concentrate floral aromas — discover glasses on Maltese
