For more than 130 years, Conservas Ortiz has been one of Spain’s most respected names in tinned seafood. Based in the Basque Country, Ortiz is synonymous with craftsmanship, sustainability, and the pursuit of excellence. From hand-filleting anchovies to line-catching tuna and using traditional aging methods for sardines, Ortiz’s approach blends generational knowledge with an enduring respect for the sea. Their tins are a staple in Spanish pantries—and with good reason.
 
Ortiz Sardines are a lesson in simplicity done right. These small, plump fish are caught off the coast of northern Spain and Portugal, hand-cleaned, and laid into tins with Spanish olive oil. The result is meaty, tender sardines with a mild brininess and just enough richness to round them out. Like all Ortiz sardines, they improve with age, softening in texture and gaining depth of flavour over time.
 
Food pairing: Serve them simply on toasted sourdough with a squeeze of lemon, or lay them across a tomato salad dressed in sherry vinegar. They’re also a natural fit with buttered boiled potatoes or stirred through warm pasta with garlic, parsley, and capers.
Wine matches:
European: A crisp Albariño from Rías Baixas, with its citrusy lift and saline touch.
Australian: A fresh, coastal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay with subtle oak and good acidity.