Galician Ría Sardines in Olive Oil – Club del Gourmet – Pack of 2 (2 × 80g)

The Galician rías — those narrow, sheltered inlets along Spain's northwestern coast — yield some of Europe's finest sardines. Club del Gourmet sources small, silvery specimens at their peak, then cans them whole in smooth olive oil within hours of the catch. At 3 to 5 fish per tin, each sardine is tender enough to eat straight from the can, with just enough body to hold together on toast.

About this product

These are working sardines: not the tinned-a-week-later kind, but fish caught and preserved the Galician way. The oil itself is key — it's not heavy or rancid, but clean and bright, letting the delicate brine of the fish speak. You'll find no added colour, no mystery ingredients. This is what happens when a region knows what it does and does it for centuries.

How to enjoy

• Straight from the tin on dark rye or sourdough, with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of fleur de sel.
• Toss through warm new potatoes with parsley and the oil from the tin.
• Layer into a tomato salad with red onion, capers, and a good vinegar.
• Serve as part of a Spanish seafood plate with olives, jamón, and sheep's cheese.
• Flake gently into a grain salad or pasta — the oil becomes the dressing.

Product details

• Net weight: 2 × 80g (160g total) (3–5 sardines)
• Origin: Galicia, Spain
• Brand: Club del Gourmet
• EAN: 8433329151955
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening.

⭐ Why we love this

These sardines embody the Galician seafood tradition: caught from the cold, nutrient-rich Atlantic waters of the rías and preserved within hours in their own elegant simplicity. There's no pretence here—just small, whole fish and clean oil, the way coastal Spain has done it for generations, letting quality speak louder than technique.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Serve with a chilled Albariño from Rías Baixas—the mineral acidity and coastal salinity mirror the sardines perfectly—or a dry Fino sherry for a traditional Spanish aperitif. For food, pair with crusty sourdough, fresh tomatoes, and a squeeze of lemon, or alongside a simple Galician-style pulpo a la gallega.

📍 From Spain

Sourced directly from Galicia's legendary rías—the narrow fjord-like inlets of Spain's northwest coast where cold Atlantic currents create some of Europe's richest fishing grounds. Club del Gourmet, honours the centuries-old Galician practice of same-day canning, preserving the fish at peak freshness and tenderness.

🚚 Free worldwide shipping — included in the price, no surprises at checkout. · 🛃 All duties & customs paid — nothing extra to pay on delivery. · 🇪🇸 Shipped direct from Spain with tracking. · ✅ Freshness & money-back guarantee: if it arrives damaged, past its best, or not as described, we'll refund or replace it — no need to return anything.