Factory Tour, tastings:
Calle Pablo Bejarano 43, 21209 Puerto Gil, Huelva, Andalucía, SpainBuy online directly from the producer:
tienda.jamoneseiriz.com/Experimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2022
Paleta De Bellota 100 % Ibérica is a premium product crafted by Jamones Eíriz Jabugo S. L. This Iberian shoulder is made from 100% purebred Iberian pigs that are raised in the Dehesa forests of Spain, where they forage on acorns during the montanera season.
The pigs' diet of acorns contributes to the meat's unique marbling and rich, nutty flavor. The curing process takes place in the traditional curing cellars of Jabugo, a region renowned for its ideal climate conditions for curing Iberian ham. The PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status ensures that the product adheres to strict quality standards, from the rearing of the pigs to the final curing process.
Jamones Eíriz is a company that specializes in the production of high-quality dry-cured ham. Based in Spain, this producer follows traditional methods for curing ham, emphasizing the use of natural resources and sustainable practices. They are known for their acorn-fed Iberian hams, which are aged in natural cellars.