COVAP 100% Iberian bellota shoulder. "Alta Expresión Oro" PDO Valle de los Pedroches. Pata Negra.

An exceptional Iberian bellota shoulder with Los Pedroches PDO

The COVAP 100% Iberian bellota Pata Negra ‘Alta Expresión Oro’ shoulder is produced from pure-bred Iberian pigs registered in the herd book. This pedigree guarantees the quality of the meat, as well as the texture and flavour characteristic of the finest Iberian products.

Free-range rearing in the dehesas

The pigs are reared free-range in the dehesas of the Valle de los Pedroches, in Córdoba. This natural environment, comprising centuries-old oak trees, provides the ideal setting for rearing Iberian pigs.

An exclusively natural diet

During the montanera, the animals feed mainly on acorns, grasses and roots. This diet enriches the meat with monounsaturated fatty acids, particularly oleic acid, as well as antioxidants, contributing to the product’s nutritional and flavour qualities.

The Valle de los Pedroches PDO guarantee

This shoulder bears the Valle de los Pedroches Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), guaranteeing a product produced in accordance with strict criteria of quality, origin and authenticity.

Natural curing

The shoulder is matured for approximately 24 months in natural cellars. This slow maturation process allows it to develop a melt-in-the-mouth texture and a rich, complex flavour profile.

Rigorous artisanal control

Each piece is inspected by master craftsmen who monitor the salting level, the aromas and the curing temperature to ensure the highest possible quality.

COVAP’s expertise

The COVAP cooperative ensures full traceability and strict adherence to tradition and environmental standards. This expertise guarantees consistent quality and a high degree of uniformity across the cuts.