Don Juan, Marcona Almonds

The Marcona Almond also referred to as the "Queen of Almonds," is considered one of the most delectable varieties of almonds in the world. The mild climate and fertile soil of Mediterranean Spain provide perfect growing conditions for the Marcona almond. Marconas are a variety from the "prunus dulcis var dulcis" sweet almond related to the peach tree and native to the Mediterranean, specifically grown in Valencia, Murcia, and Mallorca.