Pinhais Portuguese Spiced Sardines in Virgin Olive Oil (4.4oz)

Open a tin of Pinhais and you're greeted by the rich aroma of olive oil, warm spices, and the sea. These wild-caught sardines from the North Atlantic are carefully prepared and hand-packed with chili, carrot, cucumber, cloves, black pepper, and laurel, creating a flavor that is both savory and gently spiced. The olive oil keeps the fish tender and silky, while the chili adds a subtle warmth that lingers pleasantly on the palate.

Each sardine is cooked before canning, a traditional method that ensures exceptional texture and perfectly softened skins and bones. The result is a beautifully balanced sardine with rich flavor, delicate spice, and the unmistakable character of Portugal's celebrated conservas tradition.

What Makes It Special

• Premium Portuguese sardines, hand-packed in Matosinhos
• Wild-caught in the North Atlantic Ocean
• Preserved in virgin olive oil with chili and aromatic spices
• Crafted using traditional pre-cooking methods for superior texture
• Over 100 years of artisanal conservas expertise
• Made with simple, high-quality ingredients

How to Use

• Enjoy straight from the tin as a snack or appetizer
• Serve with crusty bread, olives, and cheese for an easy tapas spread
• Add to salads for rich flavor and protein
• Layer into sandwiches and wraps
• Toss with pasta, risotto, or roasted vegetables
• Use as a flavorful topping for pizza or flatbreads

Crafted in Portugal by Pinhais

In Portugal, sardines aren’t just food—they’re tradition. At family tables and summer gatherings, tinned sardines bring people together over laughter, stories, and simple, honest meals. For over 100 years, Pinhais has honored that tradition, using only wild-caught fish, olive oil, and fresh ingredients to preserve the authentic flavor of the sea.

Every Friday at lunch, Dr. António Pinhal continues the ritual begun by his father: sardines in olive oil, lettuce salad, and three boiled potatoes. From humble family tables to haute cuisine—like Michelin-starred sardine lasagna—Pinhais sardines are woven into Portugal’s culinary culture. Each tin carries that legacy, offering the warmth of Portuguese kitchens and the taste of the Atlantic.