Bastarri Bonito de Guetaria – Basque White Tuna in Olive Oil 230g

Guetaria, a fishing village on the Basque coast, has supplied Spain's finest white tuna for centuries. Bastarri's bonito de Guetaria is hand-selected from the day's catch and packed in olive oil within hours — a practice that preserves the fish's delicate texture and subtle, clean flavor. At 230 grams, this tin delivers the substance of a proper meal without the heaviness of larger preserves.

About this product

Bonito is the Basque name for white tuna (Thunnus alalunga), prized for its pale flesh and buttery consistency. Unlike the darker, more assertive flavors of skipjack or yellowfin, bonito reads as refined — almost sweet on the palate. Bastarri packs whole fillets rather than flakes, which speak to the care taken during processing. The olive oil carrier is minimal but essential, adding richness without overwhelming the fish's own character.

How to enjoy

• Serve straight from the tin with crusty bread, a squeeze of lemon, and fleur de sel for a classic Basque tapa.
• Flake into a warm salad of white beans, roasted peppers, and sherry vinegar.
• Layer onto toasted bread with tomato confit and a ribbon of aged mahón cheese.
• Mix gently into a potato salad with green olives and red onion for a composed plate.
• Pair with a cold txakoli or a crisp Albariño on the evening you want to taste the sea.

Product details

• Net weight: 230g
• Origin: Guetaria, Basque Country, Spain
• Brand: Bastarri
• EAN: 8420496010017
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening.

⭐ Why we love this

Bastarri's bonito represents the Basque commitment to simplicity and respect for raw ingredients — whole fillets hand-packed in minimal oil, never rushed. This is how Guetaria has preserved its white tuna legacy for generations: quality over quantity, tradition over convenience.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Serve chilled with a glass of txakoli, the Basque Country's signature mineral white wine that mirrors the ocean's briney character. For a formal pairing, a crisp Albariño from Galicia complements bonito's buttery subtlety beautifully — or simply pair with cold txakoli and crusty bread for an authentic Basque coast experience.

📍 From Spain

Guetaria, a UNESCO-recognized fishing village in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, has been the spiritual home of bonito de Guetaria for five centuries. The waters off this Cantabrian coast yield white tuna of unparalleled quality, a reputation so strong that "Guetaria" alone signals authenticity to Spanish seafood connoisseurs.