Giraudo Mother Nassa
Mother Nassa is a single variety Italian pear cider (bordering on being termed a perry) made by Giraudo Brothers with pears Maternassa from Roero, in Piemonte region in Italy. Despite being medium-full bodied, this pear cider retains a considerable freshness and is full of really interesting primary and secondary notes.
Mother Nassas at glance
- Region: Piemonte, Italy
- Alcohol: 4.2%
- Style: semi sweet, sparkling
- Vintage: n/a
- Pear varieties: single variety, Madernassa pears 100%
Cider flavour profile
- See: very light hay, transparent with clear signs of carbonation
- Smell: earthy and meaty to the nose, with very mild notes of farmyard
- Taste: sweet, high acidity, gentle bubbles, medium low tannins and medium full body but with great freshness; overripe pear, phenolics notes followed by flowery notes (elderflower perhaps?); long and light finish with hits of chestnut honey.
Tasting Notes on Mother Nassa by Giraudo
Mother Nassa is an incredible pear cider made with pear Madernassa, indigenous of Roero, in Piemonte region in Italy. This pear variety is quite rare and is believed to be a natural cross between a Martin Sec pear and a wild pear tree.
The title “Mother Nassa” is a play on words on the name of the pear variety: “Mader” derives from the Latin word “Mater” meaning mother; indeed this is an old pear variety of pear that could be considered the mother of many pears.
Mother Nassa pear cider is a complex cider with really interesting earthy and meaty notes, and phenolic elements that dissolve into a mouthwatering mix of flowers and cooked pears. Despite this cider placing at only 4.2% ABV, it feels full of flavours and complexity.
Fratelli Giraudo is a family-run agricultural company based in the Piedmont region of Italy, with over forty years of experience in fruit cultivation. In 2023, they expanded their expertise into artisanal cider production, combining their deep-rooted knowledge of fruit growing with a passion for crafting unique beverages.
Notes from the producers
Original language (Italian)“Sidro dolce prodotto con pere raccolte in un unico antico appezzamento. Eta’ stimata 110 anni. Varieta’ secolare (XVI sec) autoctona del Piemonte. Le sue caratteristiche organolettiche la rendono eccezionale se fermentata in purezza. La riteniamo la madre di tuttte le varieta’ di pera: Mother Nassa“
English: “Sweet cider made from pears harvested from a single ancient plot of land. Estimated age 110 years. Centuries-old variety (16th cent.) indigenous to Piedmont. Its organoleptic characteristics make it exceptional when fermented in purity. We consider it the mother of all pear varieties: Mother Nassa”
Food pairing
I find this cider perfect for an end of meal but without necessarily being a dessert cider. Sidro and Cider, where I bought this cider, recommends pairing Mother Nassa with mature cheeses, fruit-based desserts and dry pastries – which I find particularly fitting. I had it with Cantucci di Prato (dry Italian biscuits) and found that they really bring out the floral notes in this cider in a very interesting way.
