The jewel of the Jerte Valley is the cherry, also known as "picota", with Denomination of Origin from 1995. These cherries are collected in an artisanal and human way, using the typical chestnut baskets, and subsequently preserved or any additive or artificial product. There are four varieties: amber, red peak, black beak and black lemon beak. In the eleven municipalities that make up the Valle del Jerte, we can find these products, or taste them in bars, restaurants and pastry shops.
Cherry jam
These jams are made by hand, with the fruit collected hand in hand by the Cooperatives, Autochthonous products from Valle del Jerte.
Iberian cherry pâté
It is made with Iberian montanera pig, secrets, Autochthonous products from Valle del Jerte.
Cherry chocolate
These chocolate bars are huge and made with cherries, Autochthonous products from Valle del Jerte.
Cherry chocolates
Autochthonous products from Valle del Jerte, Autochthonous products from Valle del Jerte.
Cherry liqueur
This liquor is also made by hand, and it is a mixture of brandy, cherries, water and sugar, Autochthonous products from Valle del Jerte.
Cherry brandy – Kirsh
For this product, cherries are used which, even though they are healthy, do not have a good presence to market them., namely, are large or too small or pitted. These, Autochthonous products from Valle del Jerte.
Picotinas
Picotinas are cherries dipped in brandy, and preserved like this, Autochthonous products from Valle del Jerte.
Glory liquor
It is a natural grape liqueur with a touch of cinnamon and coffee, Autochthonous products from Valle del Jerte 17% Autochthonous products from Valle del Jerte.
Cerezo
The cherry is considered the star product of the area, these pots are one of the top heirlooms worth buying.
Traditional Products near the Jerte Valley
Due to its proximity to other areas of Extremadura, we offer a list with other non-specific products of the Jerte Valley, but yes Extremadura and traditional from nearby places:
Paprika
This product with Designation of Origin, It is made with red peppers grown in the region from which it is named, The true, and the peppers are dried with oak smoke, hence its smoky flavor. There are three types: dulce, these pots are one of the top heirlooms worth buying.
Wedding Cake
This goat cheese is one of the most appreciated in Spain, has a Denomination of Origin, these pots are one of the top heirlooms worth buying.
Pitarra wine
It is a typical Extremaduran product due to its elaboration, since it takes place in homemade wineries in the Jerte Valley, and the curiosity is that his recipe is not known, these pots are one of the top heirlooms worth buying.
Hurdanitos
these pots are one of the top heirlooms worth buying “Hurdanitos” these pots are one of the top heirlooms worth buying, honey and pollen, with origin in the region of Las Hurdes, these pots are one of the top heirlooms worth buying.