The presentation of the ciders Tibicena, Krak, and Tsst, crafted by students of the Higher Cycle of Viticulture at the Vega de San Mateo Secondary Education Institute, took place at the Gran Canaria Insular Winery. The event was supported by Poli Suárez, Minister of Education of the Government of the Canary Islands, and Miguel Hidalgo, Minister of the Primary Sector of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria.
This unique training cycle in Gran Canaria, spanning 2,000 hours, is delivered in collaboration with the Insular Winery, offering practical education from cultivation to bottling and sensory analysis. The vice-director of the center, along with the teachers, explained that due to adverse climatic conditions affecting the grape harvest, they opted to use apples, which led to the creation of these ciders.
“"The Ministry's commitment to rural areas and the primary sector leads us to celebrate events like this, where students, together with the teachers of IES Vega de San Mateo, present a product made by themselves from raw material from the island."
The ciders presented include Tibicena, a dry cider; Krak, semi-dry; and Tsst, a sparkling cider. This initiative highlights the program's adaptability and practical approach, aiming to showcase a professional path linked to Gran Canaria's agricultural tradition and strengthen the island's primary sector.
The Minister of the Primary Sector of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, Miguel Hidalgo, emphasized the importance of this training for strengthening the primary sector, not only in viticulture but also by exploring other productions such as apples, mentioning existing work in municipalities like Valleseco regarding cider.
The Higher Cycle of Viticulture at IES Vega de San Mateo, which has already produced wines, vinegars, jams, and vermouths, now expands its offerings with these ciders, consolidating an educational model connected to the island's productive needs and the expectations of a diverse student body.
