Company producer of cured meats and hams founded in 1900 in La Rioja (Spain). Last year we celebrated our 125th anniversary and the company is currently managed by the fourth generation of the family. Our specialities are the typical sausages and hams of the Spanish charcuterie. Among other products, we are renowned for: Chorizo Riojano with PGI certification, Jamón Rojo, Jamón Serrano Gran Reserva Duroc and Salchichón Natural (exclusive). Several of them have the Welfair® Animal Welfare seal. These products are exported to more than 30 countries. Our brand La Gloria Riojana is the oldest registered and valid trademark for charcuterie and hams in Spain. We hold the BRC and IFS international food safety certifications and are committed to the environment, maintaining our ISO 14000 certification. We also hold the seal of innovative SME awarded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of the Government of Spain. Visit us at www.martinezsomalo.com
Made with ingredients coming from Protected Designations of Origin, the Chorizo protected under the PGI “Chorizo Riojano” is different to others chorizos. It is mild, aromatic, slightly spicy and with an intense colour. You will feel the difference.
In 2026, Martínez Somalo exclusively presents its new range of chorizos:
🌿 100 % Natural Chorizo Ring 200 g with EVOO (extra virgin olive oil).
🌿 100% Natural Chorizo Ring 200 g with Fine Herbs.
Ham produced with the highest quality raw material from porks of race Duroc. This Jamón Serrano has more than 15 months of ageing, and is our top quality in terms of drying time and race of the pork. Protected under the European Seal of TGS Jamón Serrano.
In La Rioja, long time ago there was a specialty product, the Paprika Ham. The identity sign of our Jamón Rojo is the slight layer of mild paprika, which is the main difference with other hams, along with a process transmitted generation after generation.
We make small batches of authentic chorizo using top quality heritage pork and smoked paprika from La Vera. We make it in 7 international flavours: Classic, Spicy, Inferno, Mediterráneo, with Wine, Curry and Grill Arizona.
Ham produced with the highest quality raw material from porks of race Duroc. This Jamón Serrano Gran Reserva Duroc has more than 15 months of ageing, and is our top quality in terms of drying time and race of the pork.
In La Rioja, long time ago there was a specialty product, the Paprika Ham. The identity sign of our Jamón Rojo is the slight layer of paprika, which is the main difference with other hams, along with a process transmitted generation after generation.
In La Rioja, long time ago, there was a specialty product, the Paprika Ham. We have this small 1 kg size Jamón especially for Export. We sell it in a nice red gift box with a wooden board and a knife.
