Casalba Gran Reserva Ibérico Bellota Ham — Aged 48 Months for Exceptional Depth and Elegance — Whole Leg on the Bone, minimum 7kg

The Casalba Gran Reserva Ibérico Bellota Ham is a rare expression of one of Spain’s most revered culinary traditions — a whole bone-in leg of Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, selected from extended-aged reserves and matured for a full 48 months.

Produced by the Castro Alba family, this exceptional ham comes from free-range Iberian pigs raised in the oak-dotted dehesa pastures at the foothills of the Sierra de la Demanda. During the montanera season, the pigs feed naturally on sweet acorns, which impart the distinctive richness and complexity for which true Bellota ham is prized.
Following this, each ham undergoes a slow, natural curing process in cool mountain air. Over four years, moisture gradually reduces while flavours concentrate and evolve, developing notes of toasted acorn, wild herbs and aged pasture. The texture becomes increasingly refined, with delicate, snow-white marbling and a characteristic melt-in-the-mouth quality.
This extended ageing places the ham firmly in the Gran Reserva category — offering greater depth and persistence on the palate than standard Ibérico Bellota.
For the finest experience, allow the ham to come to room temperature before carving into thin slices. Serve simply with crusty bread, fresh figs, melon or peaches, and pair with a chilled glass of Albariño, Manzanilla or Cava.
Each whole ham is sourced to order and available exclusively to CountryClubuk Members. Delivery is approximately 3–4 weeks, reflecting the care taken in selection and direct import.
Comparable Gran Reserva Ibérico hams of this calibre are rarely available in the UK outside specialist retailers, where they typically command £650+.
Details
Product: Casalba Gran Reserva Ibérico Bellota Ham (bone-in)
Minimum Weight: 7kg per whole leg
Curing Time: Minimum 48 months (extended-aged selection)
Breed: Ibérico pigs (acorn-fed, free-range)
Feeding: Bellota (finished on sweet acorns during montanera season)
Origin: Sierra de la Demanda, Burgos, Spain
Producer: Castro Alba family (Casalba)
Format: Whole ham on the bone (uncarved)

Serving & Enjoyment
Best served at room temperature
Place it in suitable hamholder.
With appropriate knife remove the crust, slice and consume.
Carve into very thin slices for optimal flavour and texture
Ideal for:
Entertaining and gatherings
Al fresco dining
Gifts and special occasions

Yield & Portions (guide)
Approximate edible yield: 45–55% of total weight
A 7kg ham yields approx:
3–3.8kg of sliced ham
Serves approximately:
70–90 portions (based on 40–50g per serving)

Storage & Care
Store in a cool, dry place before carving
Once opened:
Cover the cut surface with a slice of fat or cloth
Keep at room temperature (cool environment)
Best consumed within 4–6 weeks of opening for peak quality

Ordering & Delivery
Exclusively available to CountryClubuk Members
Sourced to order
Delivery in approximately 3–4 weeks
Carefully selected and imported directly from Spain

Each ham is unique in shape and character, reflecting its natural curing process and artisanal production.

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