Pinhais Sardines in Virgin Olive Oil from Portugal

Open a tin of Pinhais and you taste Portugal’s coast in its purest form. Firm sardines are preserved in smooth virgin olive oil, letting the natural flavor of the fish shine. Each sardine is wild-caught in the North Atlantic and cooked before canning, ensuring a tender texture and skins and bones that are perfectly soft. What remains is a clean, rich taste—savory and satisfying, balanced by the subtle fruitiness of olive oil.

For more than 100 years, Pinhais has been hand-packing sardines in Matosinhos, one of the last artisan fish conserveries in Portugal. Unlike mass-produced sardines that cook inside the can, each fish here is carefully prepared first, then preserved in high-quality olive oil. The result is authentic flavor that honors both the sea and tradition.

What Makes It Special

• Premium Portuguese sardines, hand-packed in Matosinhos
• Wild-caught in the North Atlantic Ocean for freshness and firm texture
• Preserved in virgin olive oil for clean, balanced flavor
• Artisanal method: sardines are precooked before canning
• Over 100 years of tradition in one of Portugal’s last artisan conserveries
• Sustainably sourced and made with simple, honest ingredients
  
  

How to Use

• Enjoy straight from the tin with fresh bread or crackers
• Add to salads, sandwiches, or tapas platters
• Mix into pasta, risotto, or pizza for a savory boost
• Mash into sardine pâté or spread on toast with herbs
• Pair with boiled potatoes and greens for a traditional Portuguese lunch
  
  

Crafted in Portugal by Pinhais

In Portugal, sardines are a symbol of togetherness. Families and friends gather around simple meals—sardines, bread, and laughter filling the table. Pinhais preserves that tradition, using only wild-caught fish and pure olive oil to capture the essence of the sea.

Every Friday, Dr. António Pinhal keeps alive the family custom started by his father: sardines in olive oil with lettuce salad and three boiled potatoes. From these humble rituals to Michelin-star kitchens, Pinhais sardines carry the taste of Portugal’s Atlantic coast into homes around the world.