AZAFRANES MANCHEGOS is a family company with a long and dedicated trajectory in the production and commercialization of saffron since 1850, it was founded by Francisco Martínez, current managing director and fifth generation of his family. The company is based in Alcala de la Júcar (Albacete) a privileged enclave in the region of La Mancha, where the best saffron in the world is cultivated.
AZAFRANES MANCHEGOS carefully selects suppliers assuring traditional cultivation and guaranteeing the highest quality saffron. Aromatic, chromatic, mystical and aphodisiac. A gourmet product , 100% natural and known as 'red gold', a complete gastronomic pleasure from the most traditional dishes to the most avant-garde. ITs saffron is carefully selected, preserving its unique qualities and organoleptics properties in order to apreciate it´s quality and delicacy, a complete experience even for the most refined palate.
AZAFRANES MANCHEGOS carefully selects suppliers assuring traditional cultivation and guaranteeing the highest quality saffron. Aromatic, chromatic, mystical and aphodisiac. A gourmet product , 100% natural and known as 'red gold', a complete gastronomic pleasure from the most traditional dishes to the most avant-garde. ITs saffron is carefully selected, preserving its unique qualities and organoleptics properties in order to apreciate it´s quality and delicacy, a complete experience even for the most refined palate.
Saffron is a deeply rooted condiment, both economically and culturally, in Castile-La Mancha. It should not be considered just another agricultural product, rather part of the historic and cultural patrimony of the region that must be protected and preserved. It has enjoyed a Protected Denomination of Origin since 17 March 2001.
Grown on the flat central plains of La Mancha by small family-run companies, is considered best saffron of the world. The stamen of crocus blooms are painstakingly harvested to produce this high quality spice. It is then dried and roasted over a slow fire, which seems to be the key to its rich red colour and aromatic flavour with a hint of sharpness. Use it to spice up that most famous of Valencian dishes paella, or in Italian, Indian and Thai dishes. Because of its quality we recommend to use 1 stigma per person.
