El Regulatory Council of the Protected Designation of Origin Cerezas del Jerte has begun to certify the first cherries of the variety navalinda. The only one that has peduncle certified in the Jerte Valley. These cherries, which will soon be on the market, have the counter-label that guarantees their quality.
President Regulatory Council, Ignacio Montero, commented the cherry campaign forecasts navalinda. It is the only variety protected by the Designation of Origin, "Will range between 500.000-700.000 kilos." About 60 percent of the production of Cherry It is intended for the foreign market.
Jerte cherries, rich in vitamins and trace elements
At Jerte Valley the cultivation of cherries it performs in a natural, traditional way and without additives. What gets the cherries and picotas have a unique flavor and a very high content of vitamins, trace elements, flavonoids, etc. After a careful selection at the foot of the tree, always according to a rigorous quality control. Only the best are identified with the seal of the Denomination of Origin Cereza del Jerte.
Many different types of cherry. The main variety in the area of jerte It is the cherry without a 'tail' called pillory. They arrive from the first half of June and with the highest quality guaranteed by the counter-label. It always accompanies them. They are in the markets until the first week of August.
The highest quality that guarantees Protected Designation of Origin Cerezas del Jerte it is very easy to find in any greengrocer. Thanks to the back label that accompanies each box of cherries and picotas coming from Jerte Valley.
This DOP is an entity that works for promote and certify the origin and quality of the protected products. Its main objectives are to spread the corporate image of the PDO Cereza del Jerte, as well as promoting the cultivation and marketing of quality cherries.
