Designer Guille García-Hoz and Señorío de Montanera pay tribute to the dehesa to create the perfect gift for this Christmas.

One more year, Lordship of Montanera has wanted to surrender tribute to the pastureland of Extremadura, its reason for being and main natural heritage, with the design of a luxury collection as the perfect gift for this Christmas. To create a jewel that would enhance this priceless ecosystem, a special collaboration with Madrid-based interior designer Guille García-Hoz.

Guille García-Hoz is one of the leading figures in Spanish design and has successfully condensed the essence of the Extremaduran pastureland into an accessory of unparalleled luxury: a limited-edition ceramic brooch inspired by the region's holm oak forests.

This groundbreaking brooch is part of an exclusive collection that, together with a piece of 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham Señorío de Montanera with DOP Dehesa de Extremadura, form the perfect set for a special gift. This is a limited edition of only 50 units, based on the values shared by both brands: the pursuit of quality, a passion for detail, respect for the environment and savoir-faire craftsman.

A perfect gift full of values

The creative confluence of artisan design and the flavor of the finest acorn-fed Iberian ham is the result of a philosophy based on both innovation and the revival of old crafts. Señorío de Montanera and Guille García-Hoz uphold and share similar values. savoir-faire: the search for quality and beauty, respect for the environment and the appreciation of craftsmanship and mastery intrinsic to traditionInterestingly, the ceramic brooch shrinks in size during baking, drawing a parallel with the production process of Iberian ham, which loses around 30% of its weight during maturation.

«We are Spanish companies, we believe in our work and in our product and we take care of all the processes down to the smallest detail, being as sustainable as we can be."These are the words of Guille García-Hoz, who assures us that the countryside is an endless source of inspiration in any season and to which he returns whenever he can: he is in love with the La Vera region.

He brooch by Guille García-Hoz For Señorío de Montanera it is a jewel that exalts the value of the pasture and reproduces the leaves of the holm oak with acorns, all in immaculate white with golden details. «For some time now I have been alternating asphalt and meadow, city and countryside, and from this I obtain vegetal inspiration in the same way that it happened to artists such as William Morris, founder of the Arts & Crafts movement, a great defender of the countryside and craftsmanship," comment.

Bet on local and sustainable trade

The bet on local and sustainable trade is another highlight of this limited edition. For the creation of the brooch, Guille enlisted the help of the Talavera Ceramic Center for its outstanding work, which was declared an Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Decoraciones Cerámicas Madrileñas added the gold sheen, which represents the treasure of our nature and lends a touch of sophistication to an essentially elegant and simple piece. The result is a unisex accessory that "It can be worn over a tweed jacket, very autumnal and very country, or even over a cloth coat; this is the perfect time to wear it, when it starts to get cold but not too cold.».

Guille García-Hoz's brooch is protected in a wooden box and PET manufactured in Spain in order to reduce the carbon footprint as much as possible.

The best Iberian ham as a source of inspiration

Guille García-Hoz's brooch for Señorío de Montanera View product has been exclusively designed to create a luxury collection along with the best acorn-fed Iberian ham.

The Señorío de Montanera 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham with the Dehesa de Extremadura PDO comes from an exclusive reserve specially selected for this limited edition, for its exceptional morphology, curing (slow, exhaustively controlled by a master ham maker) and aroma. Señorío de Montanera Iberian ham is handcrafted from 100% Iberian acorn-fed pigs raised free-range in our own pastures. The pieces are certified with the Quality assurance of the Protected Designation of Origin Dehesa de Extremadura, are individually numbered and include their traceability passport.

He perfect gift Señorío de Montanera x Guille García-Hoz It is available for sale exclusively in the Señorío de Montanera online store.

The luxury showcase of Señorío de Montanera

The principles of tenacity, perseverance, and craftsmanship that Señorío de Montanera has championed since its inception are shared by the design and fashion industry in our country. These values have served as a source of inspiration for a series of extraordinary collaborations, prior to the alliance with Guille García-Hoz, which reinforce the exclusive character of the company. Leading brand in the production of pure Iberian ham from the Dehesa de Extremadura Protected Designation of Origin.

Señorío de Montanera's luxury showcase was inaugurated in 2019 when the famous designer Juanjo Oliva designed a petate to hold a 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham and thus managed to fuse fashion with Spanish gastronomy. In 2020, Manuel García, founder of the menswear house García Madrid, captured the dawn in the pasture in a printed silk scarf, sophisticated and 100% natural like the product it accompanies.

Guille García-Hoz is one of the leading figures in Spanish design. Trained at the European Institute of Design and the University of Montreal, and with experience in prestigious studios, his signature accompanies wonderful pieces of jewelry inspired by the animal world and all kinds of unique decorative objects.

The groundbreaking ceramic brooch, designed exclusively for Señorío de Montanera, is inspired by the Extremaduran pastureland and is the perfect complement to pair with the finest acorn-fed Iberian ham. This gourmet gift, which exquisitely blends the best of design and gastronomy, is destined to become an object of desire (only 50 units have been created) perfect for those who love to eat. outfits more sophisticated.