Octavillos Anchovies from the Cantabrian Sea Enjoy the octavillos anchovies from the Cantabrian Sea in olive oil. Made in Santoña. At Conservas Avelina we promote the highest quality anchovy made in a traditional way, from a sustainable and socially ethical point of view. We are craftsmen. This quality allows us to give our anchovies the optimal maturation of 9-12 months in barrel, to achieve the characteristic flavor of Santoña anchovies. All the anchovies we work with have been caught in local ports such as Puerto de Santoña, Colindres and Laredo. This ensures that the anchovies have been caught by means of a seine net, being sustainable with the sea and the species. The organoleptic characteristics Consistency: Ductile and firm. Color: Intense reddish-brown. Odour: Smooth and intense smell with long overall persistence. Taste: Slightly strong, very tasty with great aftertaste, intoxicating to the palate. Appearance: Uniform with no change to