A ham with a distinctive flavor that preserves a centuries‑old tradition. The Sánchez Romero Carvajal line offers a premium range of products from Jabugo, celebrated for its natural wealth and sheer airiness. It is a delicacy that invites a variety of pairings, especially with a robust red such as Rioja. It also pairs beautifully with select whites, including Vina Monty, Coquinero Fino en Rama about seven years, La Honda Fino Viejísimo en Rama twelve years, and La Honda Amontillado en Rama twenty-two years, all aging gracefully to complement the ham’s richness.
Readers of Prensa Ibérica can now explore the century‑old brand’s online store and enjoy exclusive savings. A ten percent discount is offered on Sánchez Romero Carvajal products with a Christmas code valid through December 25.
Know the label that 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham must carry
The Iberian Pig Quality Standard classifies hams into four categories based on the breed and diet of the animal. Each category is identified by a color—white, green, red, and black—with black representing the highest quality and the only designation allowed to be called Black Leg.
Sánchez Romero Carvajal commits to excellence by producing only certified hams that carry the brida negra guarantee. This requires pigs to be 100% Iberian, raised in freedom, fed on acorns during the montanera, and allotted at least 0.75 hectares per animal to roam and feed.
Nevertheless, the brand’s pigs are raised in generous conditions from the first months of life, typically requiring more than double the space—at least two hectares per animal.
Pasture, privileged environment
The Iberian hams from Sánchez Romero Carvajal originate from a herd that is one of a kind: a 100% Iberian pig that lives free in a protected, year‑round landscape. It forages on natural resources such as aromatic herbs, herbs, berries, mushrooms, and roots. In mountain terrains, acorns serve as an additional supplement, enriching the diet with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The pigs’ 100% natural feeding ensures the final product not only delights the palate but also offers high-quality, heart-healthy fat with a high oleic acid content. Protecting the pastures is central to the brand’s commitment to a sustainable plan that respects the meadow’s cultural, landscape, and biodiversity heritage.
Unchanged over the years
The hammaking tradition began in 1879 when Rafael Sánchez Romero, Manuel Romero, and Enrique Carvajal started a craft that has endured for more than a century. The 100% Iberian pigs require nearly two years to mature on pasture, followed by at least three more years in the company’s century‑old cellars to complete natural maturation.
The traditional ham process is carried out entirely by skilled artisans with decades of experience to guarantee quality in every cut. Its authenticity has stood the test of time, suggesting that the methods of the past remain the best blueprint for the future.
When exploring the online store, a ten percent discount is available on Sánchez Romero Carvajal products with a CHRISTMAS code valid until December 25, letting shoppers surprise guests with exceptional ham this holiday season. (citation: Sánchez Romero Carvajal official materials)