Sardines from Portugal

Style: Hand-packed, olive oil, often spiced or lightly smoked

The conservas heartland. Matosinhos and the Algarve produce firm, hand-packed fish in olive oil; Nuri and Bela are the names to start with.

• Fishwife — best for beginners, premium tier
• King Oscar — best for beginners, mid tier
• Wild Planet — best for health optimizers, mid tier
• Nuri (Conservas Pinhais) — best for collectors, premium tier