Luliña’s smoked octopus is a wonderfully simple conserva that lets the quality of the octopus do the talking. Tender pieces of Octopus vulgaris are gently smoked using natural smoke before being packed in olive oil, creating a rich yet remarkably clean expression of Galician octopus.
 
Tasting Notes: Meaty and tender with a pleasing firmness, the octopus has a delicate natural sweetness and briny character, followed by a gentle, savoury smokiness. The olive oil adds richness without overwhelming the seafood, with the smoke lingering nicely on the finish.
 
Serving Suggestion: Excellent straight from the tin with crusty bread and a squeeze of lemon, or spooned over warm potatoes with parsley and smoked paprika. It also makes a superb addition to a seafood salad, pasta or a Galician-inspired tapas spread.
 
Wine Pairing: A crisp Albariño from Galicia is a natural match, while an Australian Riesling from the Clare Valley provides the acidity and freshness to cut through the rich olive oil and smoky octopus.
 
About Luliña
Conservas Luliña is a Galician producer making its conservas in the vicinity of the celebrated Ría de Arousa, one of Spain’s great seafood regions. Their approach is rooted in traditional Galician canning, with a focus on carefully handled seafood, short ingredient lists and preserving the character of the catch. Luliña also puts its commitment to the local marine environment into practice, donating €0.15 from every tin sold to the Fundación Ecomar’s coastal clean-up projects.