Israel Romero / Friday, January 30, 2026 / Categories: Blog D.O. Valle de los Pedroches: the 100% Iberian ham born from the silence of the dehesa D.O. Valle de los Pedroches: the 100% Iberian ham born from the silence of the dehesa There are places where time moves differently. The Valle de los Pedroches, in the north of the province of Córdoba, is one of them. A wide, serene and little-altered territory, where one of the great treasures of Spanish gastronomy is born: the 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Valle de los Pedroches. This designation exclusively protects hams from 100% Iberian breed pigs, raised free-range in one of the best-preserved dehesas in Europe. The geography of the Valley, with gentle undulations, poor soils and endless stretches of holm oaks and cork oaks, creates the perfect ecosystem for a long, balanced montanera (acorn-feeding) period. Climate is another great ally. Cold, dry winters, mild summers and a wide temperature range favor a slow, natural curing—essential to develop deep aromas, a silky texture and perfectly marbled fat. There are no hurries here: the ham ages at its own pace, as it always has. The hams from the Valle de los Pedroches are distinguished by their elegant and persistent profile, with notes of nuts, countryside and acorn, a deep but balanced flavor, and a juiciness that lingers on the palate. They are long, slender hams, a reflection of extensive, respectful rearing of the animals and their environment. The Valle de los Pedroches Designation of Origin is also a story of collective commitment. Breeders, master ham makers and whole families have preserved for generations a know-how that is today recognized as one of the most exacting in the Iberian ham world. At Made in Spain Gourmet we work with producers who embody this philosophy. Majada Pedroche is one of them: a brand that respects origin, breed and curing times, offering honest, profound and characterful 100% acorn-fed Iberian hams. Choosing a ham from the Valle de los Pedroches is choosing landscape, silence and authenticity. Discover it at Made in Spain Store and return to the origin where the Iberian reaches its fullest expression. PDO Valle de los Pedroches Made in Spain Gourmet Quality, origin and passion for the authentic. Best Sellers Cava MIM Natura Pinot Noir biodynamic, Vins El Cep Extra Virgin Olive Oil Excellence Sikitita, Isbilya Gilda with Cantabrian Anchovy, Casa Santoña BUY NOW Do you like our content? We strive to offer information we think is interesting if you are a true Spanish Gourmet Lover, so we want to reward your loyalty with a €10 discount on your next purchase at Made in Spain Store. By entering the coupon LOVER you will benefit from this exclusive discount. *Purchases over €60 AUTHOR: Israel Romero, CEO of Made in Spain Gourmet. Made in Spain Gourmet Trade Missions Gourmet Essentials for February: the month to succeed together Print 4 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.