Why buy Alba Romero – 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Ham – Jabugo PDO?
Purchasing this ham guarantees the highest quality and traceability. The hams come from 100% Iberian pigs raised free-range on our farms and fed on acorns, natural pastures, roots, fruits, and vegetables. Each ham is protected by the Jabugo Protected Designation of Origin and certified with the label and numbered black seal, in accordance with the strict Iberian Quality Standard.
Aroma and flavor notes: Alba Romero – 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Ham – Jabugo PDO
When sliced, it displays a vibrant pinkish hue with finely marbled and interwoven fat. It stands out for its balanced sweetness, deep aroma, and slightly fibrous texture . Its glossy, aromatic fat melts delicately on the palate, releasing the unmistakable nuances of the dehesa (Iberian pastureland).
Tradition and origin: Alba Romero
Located in Jabugo, the company crafts each ham using a meticulous artisanal process. After salting, washing, and settling in chambers, the hams are moved to natural drying sheds for maturation and complete their cycle with slow aging in the cellar. This traditional curing method, characteristic of the Jabugo Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), results in a ham of absolute gastronomic excellence.
