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In a landmark celebration of Iberian ham excellence, the XXVI Concurso Caja Rural de Extremadura de Jamón Ibérico DO Dehesa de Extremadura crowned Dehesa de Solana with the prestigious Curación Extrema award. This new distinction showcases the extraordinary craftsmanship behind long-aged Iberian hams and reinforces Spain’s standing as a producer of some of the world’s best ham. The event, part of the II Feria Agroalimentaria Espiga, brought together producers, chefs, and gastronomy enthusiasts to showcase the best of Extremadura’s cured meats and artisanal products. It was a night of tradition, flavour, and recognition for the patient art of curing ham to perfection. What is Curación Extrema? The Curación Extrema award is a new category recognizing hams aged for at least 40 months. These long-cured masterpieces are remarkable for their deep, intense flavours, delicate textures, and rich, complex aromas. By highlighting this category, the organisers celebrate the patience and dedicatio...