100% Iberian Bellota Ham Limited Edition 2015

18 exclusive pieces with more than 10 years of curing

The 2015 vintage is the result of Monte Nevado’s 2014–2015 montanera. The 2015 campaign was characterised by a high availability of acorns at the beginning, followed by a progressive scarcity towards the end of the period. This situation was offset by increasing the dehesa surface area per animal, allowing better use of natural resources and achieving balanced fat infiltration. The high rainfall levels encouraged an abundant growth of fresh grass, contributing to a more fluid fat, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and with herbaceous aromatic nuances.

Weight recovery in the pigs was excellent thanks to acorn consumption, which were of very good quality: sweet, healthy fruits of outstanding size. During this montanera, our pigs enjoyed 4 hectares per animal—four times the minimum values required by regulations. They entered the montanera at an average age of 16.4 months (compared to the 12 months required by regulations). Age and exercise are key: the older the animals are at the start of the montanera and the more exercise they get, the higher the quality of the raw material.

The Limited Edition: 18 fully exclusive pieces with more than 10 years of curing. They are presented in an elegant case, with the ham wrapped in silky paper and netted, and include a ham carving knife and professional tweezers to facilitate hand carving and plating, along with a detailed booklet on the breeding and curing of this true gourmet delicacy. This Limited Edition also includes a card from this exclusive collection with a unique number and a seal of authenticity that highlights its value.

Tasting notes: When sliced, the meat reveals an intense, bright ruby-red colour, with fine, well-distributed marbling of infiltrated fat, reflecting the balance between the animal’s diet and exercise.

On the whole piece, the external fat shows a soft, easily penetrable texture with great fluidity.

On the palate, the ham is juicy and unctuous, with tender yet firm fibres. The fat melts quickly, delivering a velvety and persistent mouthfeel.

The aroma is deep, complex, and elegant. Notes of nuts (hazelnut, walnut) and toasted nuances (caramel, cocoa, mild coffee) dominate, with a subtle sweet background. Thanks to the abundance of grass during the montanera, fresh and balsamic nuances emerge, reminiscent of dried herbs, hay, and damp earth, providing a cleaner, more aromatic profile. The whole is rounded off with a delicate natural smoky touch, the result of slow oxidation and prolonged curing.

Weight: More than 8.5 kg.

• Ingredients : Iberian pork ham and salt
• Conservation : Store in a cool, dry place.