Darker and bigger than the white pig the Pata Negra pig lives free in the dehesa an unique environment where the animal is brought up free and that covers the wooded pastures of Hoalm oaks “Encinas”. The period for oaks “Bellota” is called “Montanera” starting in October and finishing in March. At the age of 12 or 14 months the pig starts its fattening period during the Montanera when it eats just Bellota. Iberico pigs have to make exercise to get the fat infiltrated into the muscles and they should eat 9 to 10 kgs of bellota (acorn) every day to get 1 kg of weight. For the last 2 months of their lives minimum they will be just eating bellota (acorns). The slaughter of the animals is carried out when they are around 16 to 18 months old and an average of 150 kg. “3 reasons to be Ibérico products’ lover”. Good Cholesterol Healthy products Price = Pleasure All the pigs from COVAP fulfilled these characteristics: Animal Welfare Certified From Purebred Ibérico Pig No hormones added Fed no animal by products No antibiotics ever This Jamon has been matured by 24-30 months, it comes from 100% Purebred Iberico Pork and its fed with Bellota during the Montanera period.