Cinco Jotas sliced Jamón Ibérico 70g in premium black and gold packaging, showcasing Spain's finest acorn-fed cured ham. Available at FINE & WILD UK.

Cinco Jotas Sliced Jamón Ibérico de Bellota

Name: Cinco Jotas Sliced Jamón Ibérico de Bellota
Brand: CINCO JOTAS
SKU: T5100465
Price: 25.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£25.00

Net: 70g Jabugo, Spain 100% Ibérico, acorn-fed Hand-carved, ready to serve

Cinco Jotas sliced Jamón Ibérico de Bellota — acorn-fed, 100% Ibérico, hand-carved and ready to serve. Distinctive three-toned colouring from deep red to delicate pink, with glistening marbled fat and crystalline texture. Notes of acorn, toasted hazelnut, wet wood, and wild flowers. From Jabugo, since 1879.

£25.00

This exceptional sliced Jamón Ibérico represents the pinnacle of Spanish charcuterie, produced by Cinco Jotas, one of Spain's most prestigious ham producers. Crafted from pure-bred Ibérico pigs that roam the oak forests of south-western Spain, feeding exclusively on acorns during the montanera season, this ham develops its legendary marbling and complex flavour profile that has made it Spain's most coveted delicacy. The traditional curing process spans years in the cellars of Jabugo, creating ham with distinctive three-toned colouring from deep red to delicate pink, with glistening marbled fat and small crystals that form during the slow maturation.

The aroma is long and intense, offering notes of acorn, damp grass, thyme, and toasted woody undertones. Each slice delivers extraordinary complexity — hints of acorns, toasted hazelnuts, wet wood, and wild flowers, becoming sweeter and more unctuous on the finish with remarkable umami depth. The persistence in the mouth is very long. This is ham that rewards slow eating — take a single slice, let it come to temperature on the tongue, and allow the fat to melt before reaching for the next.

Producer: Cinco Jotas has been perfecting the art of Jamón Ibérico since 1879. Craftsmanship and tradition have been the hallmark of the brand for nearly 150 years. The unique microclimate of Jabugo significantly influences the curing process, contributing to what many regard as the most exclusive ham in the world.

Ingredients: 100% Ibérico pork ham, sea salt, antioxidant E-301 (sodium ascorbate), acidity regulator E-331 (trisodium citrate), preservative E-252 (potassium nitrate)

Storage: Refrigerate. Once opened, consume within 2–3 days for best quality. Remove from the fridge 15–20 minutes before serving to bring to room temperature.

Net: 70g

Remove from the fridge 15–20 minutes before serving. Lay the slices on a plate — ideally a slightly warm plate — and allow them to come to room temperature. The fat should soften and become glossy, releasing its full aroma. This step is essential — eating Ibérico ham cold from the fridge mutes the flavour and texture completely.

Serve on its own as the centrepiece of a sharing board or as a standalone course. The quality of Cinco Jotas jamón needs nothing alongside it, but it pairs beautifully with crusty bread, pan con tomate, ripe melon, or fresh figs.

For a classic Spanish pairing, serve with a glass of chilled Fino or Manzanilla sherry — the dry, saline character of the wine lifts the nutty, unctuous fat of the ham.

Avoid cooking with sliced jamón of this quality. The curing and maturation have already done all the work — heat would undo it.

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We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

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Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

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Description

This exceptional sliced Jamón Ibérico represents the pinnacle of Spanish charcuterie, produced by Cinco Jotas, one of Spain's most prestigious ham producers. Crafted from pure-bred Ibérico pigs that roam the oak forests of south-western Spain, feeding exclusively on acorns during the montanera season, this ham develops its legendary marbling and complex flavour profile that has made it Spain's most coveted delicacy. The traditional curing process spans years in the cellars of Jabugo, creating ham with distinctive three-toned colouring from deep red to delicate pink, with glistening marbled fat and small crystals that form during the slow maturation.