César Nieto’s Iberian ham is in luck after the recognition at the Great Taste Awards, where his 100% Iberian DOP Guijuelo acorn-fed ham was awarded the Golden Fork of the Great Taste of Spain 2024. A prize awarded in London that recognises the best products of the agri-food industry in the world.
A milestone that recognises a job well done in the production of Iberian ham. Thus, César Nieto joins the select group of Great Taste Awards, the largest and most reliable food and beverage accreditation system in the world.
The ‘Golden Forks’ are like the Oscars of cuisine and gastronomic products. A gala in which César Nieto’s Iberian ham was recognised as the best product in Spain and the best ham in the world. In the final duel, the 100% Iberian ham beat the buttered anchovies of Conservas Catalina and the white balsamic of Fino de Montilla.
International recognition for César Nieto
This important award, recognised worldwide, highlights the exceptional quality and unrivalled flavour of the products that conquer the most demanding palates. It reflects César Nieto’s commitment to excellence and care in every step of production. ‘We are proud and motivated to continue bringing the best of our tradition to your tables’, says the César Nieto Group Export Department.
‘Thanks to this award, we have demonstrated that the Spanish product can reach the best restaurants in the world’, they continue.
The success of César Nieto’s Iberian ham
César Nieto’s Iberian ham is a masterpiece that combines tradition, patience and an absolute dedication to excellence. Produced in the Guijuelo region of Salamanca, this gastronomic gem is the result of generations of experience in the artisanal production of Iberian hams.
The jury of the Great Taste Awards 2024 highlighted the richness of flavour, the delicate texture and the perfect balance between saltiness and sweetness of this ham. These attributes awarded it the Golden Fork of the Great Taste of Spain, an international recognition that consolidates César Nieto as one of the best Iberian ham producers in the world.
What makes César Nieto’s Iberian ham unique?
The success of this Iberian ham is based on several key factors:
- 100% natural feed: César Nieto’s Iberian pigs are free-range and fed on acorns during the montanera, which contributes to its unmistakable flavour.
- Slow and natural curing process: Each ham is cured in the traditional way for more than 36 months, allowing the product to develop its unique flavour and texture.
- Tradition and craftsmanship: With decades of experience, César Nieto and his team combine ancestral techniques with a deep knowledge of the product, achieving a perfect balance between tradition and innovation.
César Nieto at the Great Taste Awards in London
The Great Taste Awards are considered one of the most prestigious gastronomic competitions in the world. Organised annually in London, these awards value excellence in food products from around the world, testing quality, authenticity and taste in a blind judging process by a jury of chefs, food critics and culinary experts.
In the 2024 edition, more than 14,000 products competed for a place on the podium, which further enhances the value of the award won by César Nieto as Spain’s Golden Fork, sponsored by Brindisa. There were 500 judges who, over the last three months, have evaluated the products and decided the winners.
The judges considered this ham to be ‘perfect’. ‘It had that immense depth of flavour, that wonderful lustre without being greasy; it was melt-in-the-mouth, truly umami, with a great finish. Simply an excellent example of Iberico,’ they detailed.
So, if you want to try the recognised 100% Iberian ham, visit our shop and treat yourself to an exquisite delicacy.
