7 BELLOTAS® Ham

Acorn-fed 100% Iberico Ham

Our 100% Iberian Bellota Ham comes from pigs of 100% Iberian breed that spend the montanera season grazing freely in the dehesa and feeding naturally on acorns, grasses and other resources found in their environment.

The combination of Iberian genetics, free-range rearing and an acorn-based diet gives the ham its characteristic marbling, silky texture and complex flavour. After the curing process, which can exceed 48 months, the result is an exceptionally refined ham with a long and persistent finish.

What does Pata Negra mean?

Pata Negra is a traditional term associated with the black hoof of the Iberian pig, but it should not be used as a synonym for every Iberico Ham. In Spain, the legally defined category 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham is identified by a black seal.

For this reason, when buying authentic Pata Negra Ham, it is important to check the breed and feeding category rather than relying on the name alone.

ibérico de Bellota, ibérico Cebo de Campo and ibérico Cebo

Not all Iberico hams have the same feeding system. These differences affect the flavour, texture, marbling and price of the finished ham.

Ibérico de Bellota

Refers to Iberian pigs that feed on acorns and natural resources during the montanera.

Ibérico de Cebo de Campo

Refers to Iberian pigs raised outdoors and fed with a combination of natural resources and supplementary feed.

Ibérico de Cebo

Refers to Iberian pigs raised under a controlled feeding system based primarily on feed.

Naturally cured in Salamanca area

At 7 Bellotas, we believe that great Iberico Ham cannot be rushed. Our hams are slowly cured in Salamanca, where the local climate and traditional drying methods allow the pieces to mature naturally over time.

The result is an authentic Spanish Iberico Ham with a distinctive character, produced for those who appreciate traditional craftsmanship, carefully selected Iberian pork and the unmistakable flavour of Spain.