At Aljomar, we're kicking off 2018 brimming with exciting projects. As you know, this is a particularly important year for us, marking our 25th anniversary, the 50th anniversary of the company's founder, Alfonso Sánchez, and his 70th birthday (Salamanca, 1948). And it's precisely with Aljomar's premium product, TRIBUTO DON ALFONSO , that we'll begin our 2018 trade fair activities. From January 22nd to 24th, we'll be attending MADRID FUSIÓN, one of the leading events in the hospitality and food service industry, which brings together top professionals in Spanish gastronomy and the premium products best suited to their needs at the Madrid Congress Palace. 
This is the case with TRIBUTO DON ALFONSO , the premium brand of Jamones Aljomar . Undoubtedly, it's the best we know how to do , because it embodies all the extraordinary expertise of Aljomar's founder. Tributo Don Alfonso, as its name suggests, is a tribute to Iberian ham, to excellence, to Nature… because, in its production, every detail is meticulously attended to, with the most discerning palates in mind. The brand is present in the best restaurants in Spain and has earned the admiration of one of Spain's most renowned chefs, Martín Berasategui (8 Michelin stars, 18 AAA diamonds), who has become Aljomar's prestigious ambassador , coinciding with our 25th anniversary. The genius of Spanish gastronomy has long featured Tributo Don Alfonso on the menu of his restaurant Lasarte (3 Michelin stars), as his signature 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham . An extraordinary product of limited production. To achieve excellence, Don Alfonso personally selects the acorn-fed Iberian pigs that will bear his golden label. These animals are raised free-range in the finest pastures of western Spain, feeding on the natural resources that nature provides, in the best possible ecosystem, and, of course, on the best of the montanera season: the acorn.
WHY IS THE DON ALFONSO TRIBUTE 'UNIQUE'?
- CRITERIA FOR SELECTING THE PIECE All pieces are selected according to strict criteria established by Don Alfonso, such as weight, quality, aging time in the cellar and, above all, the animal's diet and genetics.
- IBERIAN PIG DURING THE MONTANERA After the selection of the animal, the acorn-fed Iberian pigs graze and feed freely in the dehesa (pastureland). This phase of pig rearing ends in the Montanera, a stage that makes all the difference in the selection of this product.
- LIMITED PRODUCTION Due to the meticulous process, only a few will reach the tables of the most discerning palates. Each 'Tributo' certified ham has its piece number handwritten by its creator, from the total production. Some are not even offered for sale. They are reserved for events and special occasions.
Exclusivity is one of the brand's core values. That's why its edition is limited. Only the finest 100% Iberian acorn-fed hams and shoulders bear its prestigious gold label. Tributo Don Alfonso also labels other exceptional products from the company, such as loin, morcón sausage, chorizo, salchichón, and boneless center cuts. Furthermore, expertly sliced by master carvers, it's also available in a hand-carved pack, capturing its full flavor in small portions. In gourmet corners around the world. Besides having a privileged place at Martín Berasategui's restaurant, TRIBUTO DON ALFONSO is present in the finest gourmet establishments in Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, Marbella, Ronda, and San Sebastián). These are carefully selected restaurants and delicatessens. But its flavor has already crossed borders: in France, Switzerland, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, South Africa, Mexico, and more, this product with its unique natural taste and aroma is already known. TRIBUTO is the flagship brand of Aljomar, which ranks among the top 10 Iberian producers in Spain, having experienced extraordinary growth in recent years. These figures make for a truly luxurious 25th anniversary celebration.
