WHOLESALE SARDINES “DO XEITO” FROM RIANXO EVOO RO-125

“Xeito” refers to drift gillnet fishing which has a long tradition in the town of Rianxo (Ría de Arousa, ES). It is respectful and sustainable in that it is selective, non-intensive and without fish discards. Our crews are made up of sailors from the local area who have dedicated their lives to the sea. Our sardines are caught in the month of July, when their culinary characteristics are at their best. Our sailors go out “á lusada”, returning to land at first light, when the fish is at its best for preparation. The fishes are carefully removed, one by one, from the nets, thus preserving the scales and the meat intact, without stacking them up and therefore avoiding crushing and they are naturally chilled, avoiding direct contact with ice. The fish go from the sea to the tin in about four hours in order to preserve all its qualities with maximum freshness. The best ingredients are used, such as extra virgin olive oil in its maximum proportion.