Club del Gourmet Galician Sardines – Rías de Galicia in Olive Oil 80g

Galicia's coastal rías — narrow estuaries where Atlantic and inland waters meet — are legendary for their sardines. Club del Gourmet sources these delicate sardinillas at peak season, when they are smallest and most tender, and packs them within hours in extra virgin olive oil. Twenty to twenty-five whole fish per 80-gram tin means you get texture and nuance that pre-filleted sardines cannot match.

About this product

Each sardinilla is hand-selected for size and quality, then gently layered in oil from Spanish olives. The tin is sealed fresh — no artificial preservatives, no heavy brine. The result is a refined seafood that tastes of the Atlantic, with a silky body and clean finish. Rías sardines are slighter and more delicate than their larger Atlantic cousins, making them ideal for those who find standard canned sardines too assertive.

How to enjoy

• Serve straight from the tin on toasted bread with a squeeze of lemon and fleur de sel.
• Flake gently into a salad of white beans, bitter greens, and sherry vinegar.
• Layer into an open sandwich with roasted red peppers and aged Manchego.
• Pair with a glass of Albariño or dry Fino sherry.
• Use the oil to dress grilled vegetables or finish a fish soup.

Product details

• Net weight: 80g (20–25 whole sardines)
• Origin: Galicia, Spain
• Brand: Club del Gourmet
• EAN: 8433329151962
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening

⭐ Why we love this

These are true rías sardines — harvested at their smallest and most tender, a delicacy that defines Galician coastal gastronomy. The hand-selected whole fish and minimal processing preserve the Atlantic's subtle brininess, offering a sophistication that mass-market canned sardines simply cannot reach.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Serve with a chilled Albariño from the same Galician coast — the wine's crisp acidity and citrus notes echo the sardines' clean finish. Alternatively, pair with a dry Fino sherry and aged Manchego for a classic Spanish tapa that showcases regional harmony.

📍 From Spain

These sardines come from Galicia's legendary Rías Baixas, where narrow Atlantic estuaries create the perfect conditions for the smallest, most prized sardinillas. Club del Gourmet's sourcing from peak-season catches ensures you're tasting the rías at their finest — a taste of Spain's most celebrated fishing heritage.