Don Bocarte Wild Red Tuna Morrillo – Spanish Conserva 85g

Morrillo — the tender upper loin of wild Atlantic red tuna — is the cut Spanish fishmongers reserve for themselves. Don Bocarte sources these delicate, butter-soft morsels from sustainably caught fish and preserves them in extra virgin olive oil, bottled by hand in small batches. At 85 grams, this is a jar for the table, not the pantry: open it once and it vanishes.

About this product

The morrillo sits just above the tuna's collar, marbled with fat that renders silken when packed in oil. Wild red tuna carries a deeper, more mineral flavor than farmed varieties — briny, complex, almost mineral. Each piece holds its shape and flakes gently rather than crumbles. This is not a salad filler; it is a moment of quiet luxury, best at room temperature with good bread.

How to enjoy

• Serve straight from the jar on toasted bread with a whisper of sea salt and lemon.
• Crown a simple salad of bitter greens, white beans, and sherry vinegar.
• Layer into a sandwich with roasted red peppers and aioli.
• Pair with Manchego cheese and quince paste for a board alongside drinks.

Product details

• Net weight: 85g
• Origin: Spain
• Brand: Don Bocarte
• EAN: 8436534813076

⭐ Why we love this

Morrillo is the cut Spanish pescadería workers covet for themselves—a mark of true quality. Don Bocarte's hand-bottled conserva honors the old Spanish tradition of preserving wild Atlantic tuna at its peak, capturing the mineral depth and silken texture that makes this the aristocrat of tinned fish.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Open this jar alongside a chilled Albariño or a dry Manzanilla sherry—the wine's salinity echoes the tuna's briny complexity. For a simple Spanish moment, serve with pan tostado, a squeeze of lemon, and a glass of fino, just as it's enjoyed in Andalusian bars.

📍 From Spain

Don Bocarte sources wild Atlantic red tuna from sustainable fisheries and preserves each batch by hand in Spain, honoring the country's centuries-old conserva craft. This small-batch approach reflects the Spanish commitment to slow food and respect for the catch—quality over volume.