Melocotón from Spain

Discover the melocotón, Spain’s celebrated peach: a generous, velvety stone fruit with a sun-warmed aroma and exceptionally juicy flesh. Its soft, fuzzy skin gives way to sweet golden flesh, offering a balanced taste of honey, floral notes, and gentle acidity.

Spanish peaches benefit from warm, sunny days and cooler nights, which help the fruit develop both sweetness and aromatic complexity. In regions such as Calanda, each peach is traditionally protected on the tree with a paper bag, shielding it from dust, rain, insects, and harsh weather while it ripens naturally.

The result is a firm yet tender fruit, prized for its intense peach fragrance, rich sweetness, and refreshing juiciness.

Keep unripe peaches at room temperature, stem-side down, until fragrant and slightly soft to the touch. 

Avoid washing them until just before eating, as moisture can speed up spoilage. For longer storage, slice and freeze the flesh for smoothies, jams, or baking.