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Pata Negra Ham In 2025, Señorío de Montanera, based in Badajoz, Spain, has solidified its position as a global leader in producing acorn-fed Iberian ham. Recently, the company was honored with the title of the world’s best producer of acorn-fed Iberian ham by the prestigious Taste Atlas guide. This recognition, a remarkable accolade within the culinary world, underscores the brand's dedication to quality and tradition. Taste Atlas, a digital platform founded by Croatian journalist Matija Babic, has become renowned for its meticulous cataloging of the world’s most authentic and celebrated dishes, recipes, and producers. Since its inception in 2018, it has honored culinary excellence from around the globe. The guide’s rankings are based on awards, tastings, and feedback from critics, chefs, and consumers, making it one of the most respected culinary references. Among the highlights of Señorío de Montanera’s product lineup is the 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Ham, proudly carrying the Dehesa...

Señorío de Montanera Señorío de Montanera, a prestigious brand recognized for its pure Iberian products sourced from the Dehesa de Extremadura Denominación de Origen, has recently been honored as the top producer of acorn-fed Iberian ham in the world according to the international guide Taste Atlas. This prestigious recognition underscores the brand's unwavering commitment to quality, tradition, and environmental stewardship. The Dehesa de Extremadura, a vast expanse of oak forests in southwestern Spain, serves as the natural habitat for the Iberian pig. This unique ecosystem, characterized by its rich biodiversity, is pivotal in producing high-quality Iberian ham. "Dehesa" originates from the Castilian word "defensa," historically referring to lands designated for free-range grazing. Today, the Dehesa de Extremadura encompasses the entire Extremadura community as a livestock-producing area, with specific regions in southwestern Badajoz dedicated to the producti...