What does txotx mean?

stick
The word “txotx” means stick, in reference to the piece of wood that was used and even today it is used in some cider houses to seal the small hole from which the cider is poured.

Is Basque style cider alcoholic?

In Northern Spain’s Basque Country, the process of naturally fermenting apples into low-alcohol cider is a centuries-old tradition. Unlike the sweeter hard cider that Americans are more familiar with, cider from the Basque region and its neighbor Asturia is unfiltered and considerably more acidic.

What is Basque cider called?

Known as Sagardoa, the cider in Basque cuisine is produced at cider houses in areas such as Astigarraga, Spain, an apple growing region. It is sold in bottles, is flat (non-carbonated), and poured from height. Salted cod omelette is a traditional dish eaten in Basque cider houses.

How to drink Basque cider?

Basque cider is drunk in small quantities. No more than 2 or 3 fingers in the glass. It is usually drunk in a few shots, because the optimum time to taste it is just after pouring, when aromas remain in the glass. In Basque it is said that you have to drink “little and often”.

How do you pronounce Txotx?

Txotx (pronounced “choach”) is a Spanish cider barrel, a call to action, and a toast.

What language is spoken in Basque Country?

The Basques are indigenous to, and primarily inhabit, the Basque Country. The Basque language is spoken by 28.4% (751,500) of Basques in all territories. Of these, 93.2% (700,300) are in the Spanish area of the Basque Country and the remaining 6.8% (51,200) are in the French portion.

Is La Rioja in Basque Country?

Rioja—or La Rioja—is both a province and an autonomous community on the Iberian Peninsula in north-central spain. The name also describes the famous wine region of “Rioja,” which produces wines from grapes grown in La Rioja, but also in parts of neighbouring Navarra and the province of Álava (in Basque Country).