How do I choose a cidery in Italy?
To choose a cidery in Italy, start with the 54 cider makers Cider Radar lists (as of 2026-10-05), then match a local style: Alpine and northern orchard cideries plus newer craft presses. Catalogue samples below are orientation only, not a ranking.
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Key facts
- Live count. Cider Radar lists 54 cider makers in Italy (as of 2026-10-05).
- Style angle. Alpine and northern orchard cideries plus newer craft presses.
- Labels / law. Italian cider sits beside wine culture; labels and ABV decide fermented apple drink versus juice. [1]
- Why go. Expect craft-scale producers more often than mass supermarket cider.
Style reading: what cider means.
Which cider makers are listed in Italy?
A–Z excerpt for orientation — not a ranking. Full hub list: 54.
- Cester Camillo
- Drakon Idromele
- Jester Birrificio Agricolo
- La Caduta
- La Campana D’Oro
- Lieviteria
- Maley
- Melagusto
How do I plan a visit in Italy?
- Open Italy and sort makers by northern regions first.
- Ask whether the bottle is method-traditional sparkling or still.
- Combine with alpine food stops rather than beach itineraries.
- Note if perry pears appear beside apples.
Related answers: what cider means · who makes cider
Find it on Cider Radar
- Cider makers in Italy: 54 makers listed (as of 2026-10-05).
- Cider bars · shops · countries
- Guide: browse by place · Glossary: cider
- You can order directly from the maker in Cider Radar (iOS, Android and web).
- Open the map: app.ciderradar.com · iPhone · Android
Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.
Questions
Is cider common across all of Italy?
The national catalogue is smaller than France or Spain; browse the Italy page by region instead of expecting one national style.