Features:

  • Wild-Caught Natural Sardines – Sustainably harvested off the coast of Spain and packed in high-quality olive oil our sardine fillets offer rich, natural bold flavors.
  • Exceptional Taste and Texture – A more authentic canned sardines experience our small fish have the skin on and bone in to create a more enjoyable meal or snack.
  • Versatile Meal Addition – Enjoy them fresh out of the can or add them to tapas, tossed veggies, pasta, or with a touch of lemon to create an original flavor blend.
  • Protein-Rich Snack – These wild caught sardines are packed with proteins, vitamins, Omega 3 fish oils, and other essential ingredients that support your daily diet.
  • Gluten Free and Non-GMO – Backed by purity and freshness you can trust, we carefully pack each can to ensure they arrive ready to eat and free of additives.
You will love these, and they will convert non-sardine lovers.

I have been scrounging around the internet for some time (sardines .com, for instance) in search of the finest canned sardines, and I have tasted at least 20-30 different brands. Some of my favorites were the french ones, especially those from Brittany, where one can find all manner of little stores with great selections of sardines and other canned fish. But these, which I first tasted in Europe, have a special "steaky" quality that I love -- dense, chewy texture that is deeply satisfying. Nothing mushy about these -- they may even remind you of a tuna steak. When you open the can, you will see that they are different from what most Americans are used to, as there are usually only three sardines to a can, and are twice as thick as those offered by, say, Bumble Bee. These sardines have power and substance! Eating these is about as close as you'll come to having grilled, fresh sardines in Basque Country with garlic and parsley (I am getting really hungry). Toast up that baguette, add a squirt of lemon, a dash of salt and pepper, and you've got all the lunch you could ever want -- especially when hiking or in a hurry. These sardines will never let you down. My wife, who is generally less enthusiastic about sardines than I am, is ready to wolf these. And of course it is important to remind everyone that these noble fish have a long shelf life. Buy lots of them now and use them to barter for gasoline, ammunition, water filters , propane, and whatever else you may need during the apocalypse/zombie invasion/economic collapse. But chances are you will just keep them for yourself. UPDATE: I live near a Costco, and noticed that they carried five-packs of Seasons sardines. Naturally, I bought enough to last most people for several decades, but I whacked through mine in about a month. They were good. And, at such a low price, I began to wonder if there really wasn't much difference between the Seasons brand and the Matiz. So I ordered five Matiz and put them alongside the Costco fish. There was no contest. The Seasons are fine, and inexpensive. But life is too short to eat OK sardines. Buy the best; buy Matiz -- there are none finer.

Good lord these things are great!

I started eating sardines when I was just a little hillbilly. Right out of the can, with a little cider vinegar added for some punch. Over the years I've eaten them a couple of times a year. Maybe on crackers, but pretty much like when I was a kid. Recently, though, I started reading about the health value of sardines. So I went to the world's greatest supermarket (Amazon) and looked around. The Matiz fish from Spain got high ratings, so I ordered some. But I wasn't prepared for how great they are! The flesh is pink. These are big boys, three to a can. The flavor and texture are magnificent. I can now understand what people mean when they talk about the taste of top quality sardines. I encourage you to give these a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Hard to go back.

Wow. As much as the wild planets are better than the grocery store generics, these are better than WP by that much. it's going to be hard to go back. Mine had a long expiration of 12/22. Great flavor and texture. As all brands i like to remove the intestine line(i think) that runs directly under the spine which gives a noticeable improvement in taste. Maybe psychosomatic but id bet not. Im definitely going to try other high end euro style. After thinking about it my dad brought some olive oil home from spain once and it was amazing. Maybe thats what helps flavor so much. The fish are larger and might be slightly different species as well, not sure, but they do look different.

these sardines get our bid for being a great product. Nicely packed

Oily, rich in flavor and more expensive than other brands, these sardines get our bid for being a great product. Nicely packed, we eat every last drop from the cans and usually just on crackers. We will be branching out to make a pasta dish in the near future, as we think the flavor in these will hold up well. We are very pleased, but will be looking to find better prices for purchases in the future - if possible!

I know what I like...

and I love these sardines. I have loved sardines since I was a kid and my favorite brand was Moosebeck. However, I have not been able to find these for years, assuming the company went out of business, and like others, I have tried a variety of brands in my quest for a suitable replacement. After much frustration and wasted funds for some of the brands I could not even finshished eating, I have found sardines that remind me of why i have always loved them. Matiz's sardines are mild and flavorful and given you a taste of why sardines can make an enjoyable meal. These sardines need little work to make them something you want to devour. I usually add fresh lemon, red onions or shallots, a little mayo for binding, a lovely few slices of tomato and I have the perfect sandwich, or cracker snack, ala tuna fish sandwich. I will definitely purchase again.

Seventh Heaven

Ok, so the urge to eat well and seek out better foods prepared relatively naturally, I am enjoying a journey through great Portuguese and spanish canned seafood...starting with sardines. Never been a huge Sardine eater, frankly I considered it "Only if there's nothing else food". Not any more. This is my first Spanish Sardine, and it is very good indeed. Three beautiful plump sardines in clear, clean Spanish olive oil. Best olive oil I've encountered (and Portuguese is great) and it carried the sardines as fresh and delicious, as they should be. No odors, no odd tatses. Once tasted, I ate them with a little cream cheese ans sweet onion, on a sliced baguette, with Fluer de sel and pepper, and a squirt of lemon juice. Seventh Heaven. And as far as this vendor goes, good price for 5 can, delivered super quick and in great condition. Thanks

Great Taste

Delish, these sardines do remind me of Tuna a bit in the flavor profile when compared to sardines caught from other parts of the world. I normally eat a can of sardines or kippered herring with some coffee for my breakfast. This brand is by far one of the better tasting, and the smell not as off-putting as some other brands... To be honest, the smell makes me hungry, usually, people hate the smell though.

Excellent product!

Recently reviewed Sea Castle sardines (currently unavailable), positively, comparing this brand to Matiz (España). Must say that, even when Sea Castle is again available ($0.70 less per tin), might stick with Matiz. Three nicely sized, meaty, freshly-caught sardines per tin in delicious pure olive oil (not sure if "virgin", manufacturer does not specify). The Matiz tin does require a bit of an effort to open, but that is easily solved using an inexpensive Chef's Star electric can opener (or any similar opener), which also avoids messy oil sprays. Tasty, healthy snack with olives, Manchego cheese and saltines.

These are exactly the same as Matiz Gallegos...but now at half the price!

Matiz Gallego sardines, now under a slightly different name to bring them inline with the importer's branding for their other products. Everything else is exactly the same and maintains the same level of quality we expect from the Matiz brand. And at a crazy unbeatable price now...I don't know how they're doing it, I even called the importer directly to make sure these weren't bootleg sardines from China, or they maybe fell off the back of the truck. (Is fencing hot sardines even a thing?) They were super nice on the phone and assured me that everything is legit. Price used to be the big sticking point for me on these world class deenz, but now I can't think of a reason why I would chose any other brand. (Not a shill, not a paid review. Just a workout and protein junkie and lover of good sardines, often to the chagrin of my wife and daughters. Forage fish for the win!)

What a treat!

While I like canned fish, I wasn't prepared for something this delicious. What a difference careful selection and preparation makes. Three skin-on sardines were packed tightly in the can, looking for all the world like they were freshly caught, cleaned and cooked. The flavor was mild, and not at all fishy. (Just two days after I first tried them, I bought a large package for my pantry.) For a simple meal, I heated them gently and served them over freshly cooked hot rice. I've since read a tip to pan-fry them and crisp up the skin. I can't wait to try it.

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