Jamon Iberico

An exceptional taste of Spain’s most prized cured ham, COVAP Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is deeply savory, delicately marbled, and ready to serve. Crafted from 100% purebred Ibérico pigs—the legendary pata negra breed—raised free-range on the acorn-rich pasturelands of the Valle de Los Pedroches during the montanera season, this jamon iberico de bellota develops a remarkable balance of silky texture, rich umami, and a lingering nutty sweetness. The ruby-red slices glisten at room temperature, releasing aromas that hint at roasted nuts, warm spice, and meadow herbs.

Pre-sliced for effortless enjoyment, this acorn-fed iberico ham is ideal for charcuterie boards, folding over warm grilled bread, or pairing with aged Spanish cheeses like Manchego or Idiazábal. Drape over roasted vegetables, finish a plate of soft scrambled eggs, or serve simply with Marcona almonds and olives for a classic tapa. For the best experience, let the slices come fully to room temperature—just a few minutes transforms both texture and flavor, allowing the oleic acid-rich bellota fat to release its full bouquet.

COVAP, founded in 1959 as a cooperative of farming families in the Valle de Los Pedroches, is the largest Ibérico farmers’ cooperative in Spain. Certified under the Protected Designation of Origin D.O.P. Los Pedroches and carrying the black-label bellota classification—the highest tier in Spain’s official Ibérico standard—COVAP produces acorn-fed Spanish cured ham with full farm-to-table traceability and four generations of unbroken expertise.

• Pairings: Rioja Crianza, Tempranillo, Amontillado Sherry, Cava Brut.