Donation of the Montanera Estate to the Hospital Workers of Extremadura

The Dehesa de Extremadura PDO, in collaboration with Señorío de Montanera, is donating 1,000 sachets of 100% Iberian acorn-fed shoulder ham to hospital workers in Extremadura.

The idea comes from the main defenders of the Top quality pure Iberian ham from Extremadura: the Protected Designation of Origin Dehesa de Extremadura, which provides the raw material, and Señorío de Montanera, which will be responsible for the labor, packaging and logistics to deliver the products. 1,000 sachets of sliced Iberian acorn-fed shoulder 100% DOP to the region's health personnel.

With this solidarity initiative, the Denomination of Origin Dehesa de Extremadura and Señorío de Montanera They want to offer their admiration and gratitude to the true heroes of the fight against the coronavirus: the healthcare workers and hospital staff. Any gratitude falls short of compensating for their tireless work, endless shifts, and excessive overexertion; but this particular tribute aims, to a certain extent, to serve as motivation for the entire team at a time when indulging is almost unthinkable, and to lift their spirits when their strength fails.

The 100% Iberian acorn-fed shoulder DOP Dehesa de Extremadura which will reach the healthcare personnel of the Hospitals of Extremadura It comes from 100% Iberian pigs raised by Señorío de Montanera in its own pastures., and fed exclusively on acorns and natural grasses during the montanera season. This product is characterized by being a source of protein and antioxidants and containing a high level of oleic acid (similar to that of olive oil), which identifies it as a healthy food typical of the Mediterranean diet.

The 1,000 vacuum-packed packets of sliced DOP Dehesa de Extremadura shoulder ham will be delivered to the San Pedro de Alcántara Hospital in Cáceres and the Badajoz University Hospital, for distribution to the hospitals in the region's health areas.

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Protected Designation of Origin Dehesa de Extremadura

The Dehesa de Extremadura PDO It is one of the five designations of origin for Iberian ham in Spain. Its quality control methods and field inspections are among the most exhaustive in the Iberian sector, necessary to obtain a premium product of exceptional quality. Iberian products from the Dehesa de Extremadura PDO are identified with its seal as a guarantee of quality., either by means of a seal for whole pieces of ham and shoulder or a numbered sticker for sliced pieces.

Lordship of Montanera

Lordship of Montanera Señorío de Montanera is the leading brand in the production of pure Iberian ham from the Dehesa de Extremadura Protected Designation of Origin. Its efforts to maintain the tradition of a craft passed down from generation to generation are reflected in the exceptional quality of its 100% acorn-fed Iberian hams and sausages. Señorío de Montanera has a significant presence in Spain, thanks to an extensive national distribution network and its online store for individuals; and a consolidated international expansion with representation in Europe, Asia, and America.