This delicious ham comes from the Iberico pig, a descecndent of the wild boar native to the southwestern area of Spain. This pig is now widely as 'PATA NEGRA" OR 'black hoof" AND ROAMS FREE FOLLOWING A DIET OF ACORNS AND NATURALLY GROWING PLANTS AND GRAINS. This diet , added to the controls of the regulatory council that supervises the aging process of the ham ( 3 years) is the reason for the superb flavor,aroma and color of this high end and exclusive ham