Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Galicia, near Carril, Vilagarcía de Arousa.
Los Peperetes
Carril, Vilagarcía de Arousa, Galicia, Spain
Los Peperetes is a family-owned Galician artisan producer that still hand-makes its sardines in its own Carril workshop, founded by Jesús Lorenzo Crespo and María Antonia Paz.
✦ Artisan & small-batch
Originally ~30 cans a day, still hand-made in its own workshop; founders Jesús Lorenzo Crespo and María Antonia Paz.
At a glance
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Galicia |
| City | Carril, Vilagarcía de Arousa |
| Company | Los Peperetes' own artisan workshop in Carril |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) — the EU-reserved name for a true sardine |
Notable facts
- Created by Jesús Lorenzo Crespo and María Antonia Paz from their restaurant in Carril, Vilagarcía de Arousa.
- Workshop production began around 1990-91, originally at roughly 30 cans per day.
- Now an artisan producer exporting to more than 30 countries, still hand-made in its own workshop.
Products
Sardines in olive oil
Olive oil Sardina pilchardus
Catch area: FAO 27 (Northeast Atlantic)
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