17 Aldeas, Pata Negra de Bellota Dulce, is much more than a brand of ham. It is a philosophy, a way of raising Iberian pigs with absolute respect for animal welfare (Welfair Quality Certificate) and biodiversity (PEFC Certificate); It is one of the most exclusive hams in the world. A luxury of Iberian ham.
Why buy 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham 17 Aldeas?
All our hams come from the family Dehesa La Lima, surrounded by 17 villages and in a unique environment: the Natural Park of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche, declared a Dehesas de Sierra Morena Biosphere Reserve by Unesco in 2002.
The Dehesa de la Lima is special because the acorn of its oaks are significantly sweeter and because it has water springs of unusual purity. These two characteristics give the ham a unique and easily recognizable flavor that captivates the palate of the most demanding consumers. The extraordinary abundance of sweet acorns of our Dehesa also allows the percentage of Oleic Acid of the 17 Aldeas hams to be higher than the average with levels above 60%.
To add a plus of guarantee and quality, all Iberian ham 17 Aldeas is covered by the PDO Jamón de Jabugo with summum category.
Therefore, when you buy an Iberian ham 17 Aldeas Pata Negra de Bellota Dulce you will be acquiring what is probably the best ham in the world, only available in annual limited editions.
The Sánchez family has been linked to the name of Jabugo Iberian ham for 150 years. Today, the fourth generation with Mariola and Javier Sánchez at the head continue the family tradition. In its firm commitment to hams of exquisite quality and sustainable, 17 Aldeas products have the Welfair Quality certifications for Animal Welfare and PEFC for Sustainable Forest Management. These seals are proof of the family's commitment to maintaining the sustainable production system and caring for the dehesa. It is our contribution to the fight against climate change.
