La Narval Small Sardines in Olive Oil - 110g

La Narval Small Sardines in Olive Oil

These Mediterranean-caught Sardina pilchardus are 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. Pack Size: 10–12 sardinillas per tin.

About the Producer

Conservas La Narval is a Galician conservera based in the RRía de Arousa, one of Europe’s most respected fishing estuaries. La Narval works with locally landed fish and shellfish, sourced seasonally from small coastal boats under regulated quotas. Processing is deliberately hands-on and minimal—fish are hand-cleaned, hand-trimmed, and hand-packed, preserved using simple, time-tested preparations that enhance the seafood rather than dominate it.