Sardines
La Curiosa
La Curiosa is a Galician brand founded by Cristóbal Fernández in Nigrán, hand-packing small Ría de Arousa xeito sardines with production named across Portomar and, in older copy, Real Conservera Española.
Hand-packing and traditional toasting; small sardines caught by the xeito method, then toasted and hand-packed fresh; founder Cristóbal Fernández.
At a glance
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Nigrán, Galicia |
| Company | Producer varies by SKU/date (Portomar; formerly/also Real Conservera Española) |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) — the EU-reserved name for a true sardine |
Notable facts
- Founded by Cristóbal Fernández in Nigrán, Galicia.
- Current page says production is at Portomar with Galician raw materials, hand-packing and toasting; another official page names both Real Conservera Española and Portomar.
- Sourcing is dated and SKU-specific across Portomar and Real Conservera Española — not reduced to a single cannery.
- Uses small Ría de Arousa xeito sardines, toasted and hand-packed fresh.
Products
Sardinillas en aceite de oliva
The core reference: small Ría de Arousa xeito sardines, toasted and hand-packed fresh; producer varies by SKU/date.
Where to buy
Sardina en aceite de oliva, 3/4 piezas
Limited edition: three to four full-size sardines to the tin.
Where to buy
Sardinillas en salsa brava
Brava-sauce edition made with Conservas Rosara (Navarra) — a two-house collaboration.
Where to buyBuy direct: lacuriosa.es
Photos: La Curiosa.
Compiled from public reporting and the brand's own materials.
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