Our Story – Pura Sangre

|Luis Garbayo

It all began with an aroma.

The deep, unmistakable scent of freshly sliced Iberian ham.
The quiet rhythm of the knife gliding through each delicate cut.
Sunlight filtering through a window over a table where conversations last for hours.

For many, that is gastronomy.
For us, it is identity.


From Spain to the Netherlands

We grew up in Spain surrounded by tradition. Learning that ham is not just a product — it is patience. That curing is not simply time passing — it is respect. That true quality does not need to shout — it is felt.

When we arrived in the Netherlands, we realised something important:
Spanish products were present, but something was missing.

The soul.
The story.
The understanding.

And that is where Pura Sangre was born.

Not as a shop.
But as a bridge.

A bridge between Spanish tradition and the European customer seeking authenticity without compromise.


The Meaning Behind Our Name

“Pura Sangre” means “Pure Blood.”
But for us, it means something deeper.

It stands for character.
Integrity.
Unaltered origin.

It means preserving essence instead of diluting it.
Protecting tradition instead of adapting it to trends.

In a world that moves fast, we believe in waiting.
Because excellence takes time.


Our Promise

Every product we select carries a legacy:

Years of natural curing, Generations of expertise, Respect for raw ingredients.

Craftsmanship rooted in Spanish heritage

We do not work with what simply sells.
We work with what represents something.

When you choose Pura Sangre, you choose:

Authentic traceability, True Iberian quality, Gastronomic culture, Elegance in every detail.


Beyond Selling — We Educate

We want you to understand what 100% Iberian truly means.
To know the difference between Bellota and Cebo.
To appreciate the importance of curing time.
To learn how to store, slice and taste properly.

Because real luxury is not price.
It is knowledge.

And when you understand what you are tasting, the experience changes completely.


A Personal Vision with European Ambition

Pura Sangre was founded by a Spanish entrepreneur in the Netherlands with a clear vision:
To build a premium European reference for authentic Spanish gourmet products.

Every label.
Every shipment.
Every black and gold detail.

Nothing is accidental.

They reflect discipline, identity and long-term commitment.

We are not here to be another option.
We are here to become a reference.


For Those Who Feel the Difference

If you are here, you are probably not just looking for ham.

You are looking for authenticity.
For heritage.
For products that tell a story when shared at your table.

That is Pura Sangre.

Spanish tradition.
Uncompromising excellence.
From the origin — to Europe.