Spain
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- Albo
Albo
Founded in 1869 in Santoña, Cantabria. One of Spain's oldest conservas companies. Sardines hand-selected and hand-packed from the same Cantabrian port famous for premium anchovies.
- AR de Arte
AR de Arte
Artisan Galician sardines hand-cleaned in sea water, lightly grilled, hand-packed. Each tin features original artwork by Galician artist Fernando Rei Castiñeira.
- Cabo de Peñas
Cabo de Peñas
Galician sardines since 1898, from the Ría de Vigo. Sustainably hand-packed in olive oil and a notable spicy 'picantonas' version. 100% natural.
- Conservas de Cambados
Conservas de Cambados
Family-run brand from Pontevedra, Galicia. Known for sardinillas with 20 to 30 fish per tin. Processed by over 100 artisans. Distinctive net-pattern packaging inspired by Galician fishing.
- Conservas Ortiz
Conservas Ortiz
The Basque Country's benchmark sardine. Hand-beheaded, hand-gutted, briefly fried, packed skin-on. Great Taste Award winner. The Guardian's 'best splurge sardine.'
- Cuca
Cuca
Founded in 1932 in the Rías Baixas, Galicia. Named after Leonor, a daughter of founder Victor Pita Iglesias. Sardines from the Galicia-Portugal coast only, hand-gutted, hand-packed in Spanish olive oil.
- Donostia Foods
Donostia Foods
Direct importer of traditional Spanish conservas. Their sardines come from the Galician north coast, quality at a lower price point through cutting out the middleman.
- La Brújula
La Brújula
Hand-filleted in Galicia using the xeito fishing method, June through October. Great Taste 2-star award. Sardinillas with 16 to 20 fish per tin.
- La Curiosa
La Curiosa
Artisan Galician producer known for unusual flavor combinations: Padrón pepper, lemon, spiced. Distinctive round tin. Small runs, high quality.
- La Narval
La Narval
Sustainable sardines from the Gulf of Cádiz and the Algarve. Small fishing boats, hand-filleted, seasonal catch. Available across the UK through Brindisa and Sous Chef.