Martinelli's
Martinelli's is the brand name of S. Martinelli & Company, a juice company based in Watsonville, California.[1] The company is privately held by descendants of the founders.[2] It's best known for its non-alcoholic sparkling cider and its apple juice.[2][3]
History
The company was founded in the Pajaro Valley in 1868 by two Swiss Martinelli brothers when Stephen bottled and fermented apples of his older brother Louis.[1] He previously had experience making Champaign in France. The recipe won a gold medal at the 1890 California State Fair.[4]
Martinelli's also produces a sparkling hard cider. They also have several other brands of juices, and released a hard cider for a limited time in 2018.
There is a street in Watsonville that bears the Martinelli name.
References
- ^ a b "About Martinelli's". S. Martinelli & Company. 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
- ^ a b Dannelke, Lenora (8 December 2009). "S. Martinelli & Co.: Fruit Punch". Beverage World. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
- ^ Thamel, Pete (15 March 2009). "Louisville Wins Big East Title, Ending Orange's Run". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
- ^ "Martinelli's Hard Cider Roots". Martinelli's. 2019-03-28. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
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