Article in La Razón: Dehesa Monteros conquers Amparito Roca

An exceptional gastronomic experience in the heart of Madrid

We are pleased to share with all of you the recent publication of the prestigious newspaper La Razón, which reports a gastronomic experience featuring Dehesa Monteros products at the acclaimed Amparito Roca restaurant in Madrid.

In this article, Andrés Sánchez Magro narrates how Dehesa Monteros's ibéricos became the protagonists of a memorable meal at Txoko, Amparito Roca's exclusive private dining room located at number 12 Juan Bravo Street, an establishment that, in his words, «has managed to plant a flag in the center of Madrid».

A perfect marriage between product and hospitality

The experience described in the article began with an exquisite selection of Dehesa Monteros's Iberian products -paleta, cabecera, lomo and presa de Bellota 100% Ibéricos- masterfully paired with generous wines from the south; fino Tío Pepe en rama, Manzanilla Solear and Amontillado Don Zoilo. The meal continued with red wines from Ronda, the land of origin of Dehesa Monteros, with which we maintain a strong cultural, historical and gastronomic commitment. The protagonism then fell on our silky and slightly sweet Iberian jowl, described in the article as «a mouthful from heaven», which diners could taste in two different preparations: as a fatty veil on a small salad of roasted peppers and in carbonara format, melted in the sauce that embraced some delicate baby squid.

The essence of Dehesa Monteros

The article highlights the distinctive flavor of our products, which is due to the fact that our 100% Iberian pigs enjoy a chestnut-based premontanera just before the acorn-fed montanera. These animals, true athletes who perform continuous daily exercise, develop a fat infiltration in their meat that gives it an exceptional color, texture and flavor.

Sánchez Magro also refers to our unique breeding method, adapted to the particularities of the 14 properties covering approximately 1,792 hectares of the Serranía de Ronda. In this privileged environment, each of the 1,000 animals we raise annually enjoys more than one hectare of land, characterized by high rainfall and the presence of three types of acorns - oak, gall oak and cork oak - a combination that gives our meats an unparalleled strength and flavor.

The legacy of Chelo Gámez

The report also recognizes the fundamental role of Chelo Gámez, president and founder of Dehesa Monteros, described as «an entrepreneurial woman, with business vision and committed to her immediate environment». Her leadership has been key in transmitting the essence of Serranía de Ronda to her children Ignacio, José and Chelo, as well as to the rest of the members of the company, guaranteeing the continuity and expansion of our company.

An invitation to discover excellence

We invite you to read the full article published in La Razón by clicking here, where you can immerse yourself in this gastronomic experience which, as Sánchez Magro concludes, confirms «that hospitality, when it is true, makes you feel at home; and that the product, when it is noble, does not need great interference to shine».

At Dehesa Monteros we remain committed to excellence and tradition, producing Iberian products that speak for themselves and that conquer the most demanding palates, such as those of those who enjoy Amparito Roca's gastronomic proposal.