Sotavento Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Spanish Conserva 180g

Sotavento sardines arrive in a tin packed with extra virgin olive oil—a straightforward Spanish conserva that needs no introduction. At 180 grams, the tin holds whole, carefully layered fish in their own oil, ready to eat straight from the tin or to anchor a simple plate.

About this product

These are tinned sardines in the traditional Spanish style: caught, cleaned, and preserved in extra virgin olive oil without unnecessary additives. The oil itself becomes part of the eating experience, lending richness to each bite. Sardines are naturally oily fish, so the pairing is one of the oldest in Mediterranean food—nothing trendy, everything timeless.

How to enjoy

• Serve straight from the tin on toasted bread with a squeeze of lemon and fleur de sel.
• Layer into a simple salad of bitter greens, white beans, and red onion.
• Pair with boiled potatoes, capers, and a drizzle of the tin's oil as a light supper.
• Use the oil for cooking eggs or finishing a soup.

Product details

• Net weight: 180g
• Origin: Spain
• Brand: Sotavento
• EAN: 8425402358986
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place.

⭐ Why we love this

Sotavento represents the conserva tradition that built Spain's reputation for tinned seafood—whole sardines preserved at peak freshness in their own oil, no fillers. This is the tin Spanish families reach for because it delivers authentic flavour and the versatility to elevate any meal in seconds.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Pair with a crisp Albariño from Galicia or a chilled Fino sherry—the acidity cuts through the richness of the oil beautifully. Perfect for a traditional Spanish lunch with crusty bread, or as the anchor for a tapas spread alongside manchego cheese and marinated peppers.

📍 From Spain

Sotavento sources its sardines from Spain's Atlantic waters, where the cool currents produce some of Europe's finest. The brand epitomises the Iberian commitment to simplicity and quality—no unnecessary processing, just pristine fish and exceptional olive oil working in harmony.