100% Iberian acorn-fed products

Señorío de Montanera has been chosen as the best ham brand in the world by the prestigious international guide Taste Atlas, considered one of the world's leading gauges of gastronomic products, has compiled a ranking of "The World's Best Ham Brands," where Señorío de Montanera is the only brand in the Top 1%, based on a classification based on awards, tastings, and opinions from critics, chefs, and consumers.

In the production of its exclusive Señorío de Montanera hams, it employs purely artisanal methods and processes, based on the craft passed down from generation to generation. Slow maturation, lasting more than four years in the silence of the cellars and natural drying rooms, gives it an exquisite aroma and flavor that distinguish it as the finest acorn-fed Iberian ham.

Each Señorío de Montanera acorn-fed Iberian ham boasts unique qualities that make it an exclusive and inimitable product. Its appearance is unparalleled: black hoof, very thin shank, elongated shape, Serrano V-cut, yellowish fat covering, and natural mold exudates. Lean with an intense purple-red color, the almost transparent infiltrated fat stands out, giving it texture and unparalleled juiciness. A gourmet product that surprises the most discerning palates.

Señorío de Montanera's Iberian products have received several awards over the years at the prestigious Great Taste Awards, known as the Oscars of the gastronomic world, organized by The Guild of Fine Food, a renowned British association that promotes excellence in gourmet products.

The 100% Iberian acorn-fed folded loin has earned the highest distinction of three stars. The jury especially praised the folded loin for its succulence, its melt-in-the-palate texture, and its powerful acorn-fed flavor, accentuated by a light seasoning that highlights the essence of the pastureland. Its fresh, glossy appearance, along with the uniform ivory fat and delicate lean meat, impressed with its balance of sweetness, creaminess, and soft yet consistent texture.

The 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham and shoulder with Dehesa de Extremadura PDO also captivated the jury. The Señorío de Montanera pure acorn-fed Iberian ham was recognized for its impeccable appearance, aroma, and the characteristic sweetness of the acorns, which provide a unique and distinctive flavor. The 100% Iberian acorn-fed shoulder, meanwhile, stood out for its balance of fat and meat, with a succulent texture and a full, lingering flavor.

The organic salchichón recipe has also received top recognition in its category thanks to its excellent appearance, with uniform curing and a bright, healthy reddish color.

The 100% organic Iberian acorn-fed ham was also recognized for its prominent presence of infiltrations, which offer a smooth, natural flavor with a perfect balance between savory and sweet, full of nuances reminiscent of a diet based on acorns.

Finally, the judges praised the morcón for its juicy, deep flavor, which fills the palate with the unmistakable flavors of acorn-fed Iberian pigs.

Señorío de Montanera offers an exclusive line of organic products as part of its research and development strategy for healthier and more natural products.

Although at first glance we might consider a pure acorn-fed Iberian ham, by its very nature (traditional breeding and natural production), to be an organic product, the truth is that there are differences between a traditional Iberian ham and an organic Iberian ham.

Our organic ham, shoulder, and cured meats come from organic farming and livestock, based on 100% natural resources that help preserve the environment. Furthermore, their natural breeding and processing result in an exceptional product, free of any synthetic additives (preservatives (nitrites and nitrates), stabilizers, etc.).

Organic Iberian pigs are raised free-range on certified organic pastures and are fed acorns, natural grasses, and other organic feed. These farms are completely separate from regular farms to ensure 100% organic production; that is, during the period when there are no acorns or grass in the pasture, in late spring and throughout the summer, the Iberian pigs are fed organic feed.

Furthermore, these products are produced on a line separated in time and space from other traditional Iberian products. This manufacturing process is certified organic with zero genetically modified organism residue, meaning Señorío de Montanera organic Iberian products contain no artificial additives or preservatives and are duly labeled with the European Union organic logo.

Since its inception, Señorío de Montanera has remained faithful to its traditional values: the defense of traditional Iberian acorn-fed pig production, with the goal of producing Iberian products of the highest quality through purely artisanal production. To this end, it has a well-established R&D department working to revive traditional recipes and improve existing ones, eliminating additives and allergens and achieving more natural and healthy products.

In recent years, Señorío de Montanera has eliminated lactose from all its recipes and has certified its gluten-free products with the FACE certification system, gaining greater confidence among its celiac customers. The recent launch of its line of organic Iberian products has truly revolutionized the international market.

Currently, they are working to incorporate these 100% natural recipes into their entire production, creating a complete catalog of natural Iberian products that represent the purest flavor of the Extremaduran pastureland.