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Points of sale in La Picota del Jerte

Both the national and international markets already enjoy the sale of the Picota del Jerte, a cherry increasingly in demand for its extreme quality and Designation of Origin. Of course, from the Regulatory Council encourage consumers to seek the seal that certifies its origin. It is usually in the against label from each box of picotas, delicious fruits pampered from the trees of the Extremadura valley to the place of sale. In this article we list the supermarkets where can you buy these cherries by any point of Spain.

Numerous places for the sale of the Picota del Jerte

After the start of the campaign to collect this exquisite fruit with Protected Designation of Origin Cereza del Jerte, its commercialization starts so that it reaches every corner. Both from the peninsula and from other countries, with the UK and Germany to the head. More and more European destinations are interested in it, so the sale of the Picota del Jerte it is a complete success. Until the 70% of all production is exported, while the rest is sold in our country.

According to the president of the Regulatory Council, Emilio Sánchez, «this year the campaign has a forecast of about eight million of kilos of picotas with an excellent quality ». The one that you can already recognize thanks to seal yellow DOP already to the dark blue background tag under the title "Picota del Jerte". These hallmarks are present on the La Picota del Jerte sales boxes, in any of its four varieties: Pico Limón Negro, Pico Negro, Pico Colorado and Ambrunés.

Picota del Jerte market sale
Picota del Jerte box with its certification seal / Photo: EP

In the best known supermarkets like Alcampo, Aldi, LIDL, El Corte Inglés, Eroski and Mercadona you can find this cherry, exclusive for its sweetness. But also in others such as SABECO, GADISA, Vegalsa, Caprabo, Uvesco, Hiperber, Alimerka or Sánchez Romero. Even some traditional greengrocers They usually have this pillory, also distinguishable from other aspects. Among them, its texture stands out meaty and crunchieras well as its smaller gauge size.

Go to any of these sale of the Picota del Jerte and make your palate enjoy this summer seasonal fruit!

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