Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Nigrán, Galicia.
La Curiosa
Nigrán, Galicia, Spain ⚠︎ details being verified
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.
✦ Artisan & small-batch Confirmed
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) · Legally determined |
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
Ría de Arousa Xeito Sardines
Catch area: FAO 27 (Northeast Atlantic)
Small Ría de Arousa xeito sardines, toasted and hand-packed fresh; producer varies by SKU/date.
Where to buyEvidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ⚠︎ details being verified.
Species — Legally determined: Sold unqualified as "sardines" in the EU, where only Sardina pilchardus may be — so the species is legally required.