The Jamón de Bellota 100% Ibérico from Maldonado is crafted from purebred Iberian pigs that roam freely over extensive pastures, with each animal allocated approximately 5 acres of land. During the montanera season, these pigs feast exclusively on acorns, which imparts a unique flavor and texture to the meat.
The hams undergo a meticulous curing process, lasting a minimum of 42 months, allowing for the development of complex, sweet, and delicate flavors with a melt-in-the-mouth texture.
About Maldonado Ibéricos
Maldonado Ibéricos is a distinguished Spanish producer specializing in premium Jamón de Bellota 100% Ibérico. Founded in 1992 by Manuel Maldonado and his father, Sabas Maldonado, the company is based in Alburquerque, Badajoz—a region celebrated for its rich Iberian heritage.
Their mission is to showcase the authenticity of Iberian products through artisanal methods. The Maldonado family is dedicated to preserving the purebred Iberian pig lineage. Their pigs are raised extensively in the dehesa, a unique ecosystem where they roam freely and feed on acorns, grasses, roots, and tubers.
During less fertile periods, their diet is supplemented with a proprietary blend of locally sourced cereals. The racial purity of their livestock is verified through individual DNA analyses conducted by the University of Córdoba's Molecular Genetics researchers.
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C. Concha Espina, 0 S/N, 06510 Alburquerque, Badajoz, Spain
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