La Narval Small Sardines in Olive Oil - 110g

La Narval Small Sardines in Olive Oil

These Mediterranean caught Sardina pilchardus as regarded as the finest sardine species for conservas, valued for flavour, texture, and natural fat balance. Caught in the Mediterranean Sea by small-scale coastal fleets, the fishery operates under strict seasonal and quota controls to ensure responsible resource management.

Only the smallest sardines (Sardinillas) are selected, delivering a more delicate bite and finer texture. Each sardine is cleaned by hand, one by one, then lightly toasted before being preserved in olive oil. This traditional step sets the flesh and enhances structure without masking the character of the fish.

The result is a clean, balanced conserva with clarity and restraint.

Pack Size: 10–12 sardinillas per tin

About the Producer

Conservas La Narval is a Galician conservera based in the Ría de Arousa, one of Europe’s most respected fishing estuaries. The company operates with a clear purpose: to preserve the traditional Galician approach to seafood conservation through precision, restraint, and respect for raw material.

La Narval works with locally landed fish and shellfish, sourced seasonally from small coastal boats operating under regulated quotas. Only seafood at optimal maturity is selected, prioritising texture, natural fat content, and flavour over volume or yield.

Processing is deliberately hands-on and minimal. Fish are hand-cleaned, hand-trimmed, and hand-packed, then preserved using simple, time-tested preparations designed to enhance the character of the seafood rather than dominate it.

Today, Conservas La Narval combines traditional craftsmanship with modern food safety standards, producing conservas defined by clarity, balance, and consistency. Their tins reflect the essence of Galician coastal cuisine—honest, precise, and uncompromising.

Processing is deliberately hands-on and minimal. Fish are hand-cleaned, hand-trimmed, and hand-packed, then preserved using simple, time-tested preparations designed to enhance the character of the seafood rather than dominate it. Oils, sauces, and seasonings are used sparingly and with intent.

Today, Conservas La Narval combines traditional craftsmanship with modern food safety standards, producing conservas defined by clarity, balance, and consistency. Their tins reflect the essence of Galician coastal cuisine—honest, precise, and uncompromising.