D.O. Pedroches
The pig production area suitable for the DO, is located in the northern province of Cordoba, in the call Pedroches Valley, or Valley of the acorns also considered one of the largest oaks dehesa Europe.
Part of D.O.P. about 32 municipalities, in particular the areas located more than 300 m. high to achieve the optimum climate.
How to recognize a D.O.P. Iberian ham The Pedroches
Exterior shape: Long, slender, shaped by cutting "V", keeping the hoof.
Weight: 4.5 Kg Minimum
Appearance: Stressing the coloration of their fungal flora: white, gray, dark blue or violet.
Color and appearance to court: from pink to purplish red., With fat infiltration in muscle mass.
Taste and aroma: Meat delicate, slightly salty or sweet. Pleasant and distinctive aroma.
Texture: slightly fibrous texture.
Fat: Bright, white, pink or yellow, aromatic and pleasant taste.
The Vitolas D.O.P. The Pedroches
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A product D.O.P. necessarily have to have a quality label |
Reject parts that do not have the seal and / or label. To have the guarantee parts of the Control Board has to have both signs of control.
Data Control Board:
| D.O.P. Los Pedroches C/ Real nº 6 14440 - Villanueva de Córdoba (Córdoba) Tel. 957 12 10 84 Fax.957 12 10 84 jlortiz@lospedroches.org www.lospedroches.org |
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JAVIER’S ADVICE
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The Pedroches was the last D.O. added, in recognition of their old practices. It is a D.O. of the strictest, that is worth trying.
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