Description
Ingredients: sardines (Sardina pilchardus), olive oil, and salt
Pollastrini di Anzio Millesimate (Vintage) 2020 Sardines in Olive Oil
$11.00
Vintage tinned sardines are made from the best sardines of the season, in limited numbers, harvested when the fish are at their fattiest. These Pollastrini di Anzio Millesimate (Vintage) Sardines in Olive Oil are from the 2020 season, and are ready to eat now, but will continue to improve for years to come.
100g (3.5 oz) tin
Pictured on toasted cheddar guindilla bread with dressed zucchini.
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Reviews
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Hream McDan (verified owner) –
Eating this side-by-side with the regular Pollastrini tin revealed two main things: (1) Pollastrini is an underrated brand that should get more love, and (2) there really is something to this vintage sardine concept.
The vintage tin presented itself as slightly less salty and less fruity than the regular, with a deeper flavor overall. Texturally, the vintage sardines had a brilliant medium density with less flake than the regular tin (which I’d call medium-soft density) … you get the sense that the vintage tin is starting to migrate more into garfish texture. Moisture levels were pretty comparable between the two, making this vintage tin a real standout for fish fans who love that slightly more dense texture without compromising any moisture whatsoever.
I absolutely loved this tin. Flavor was deep, rich, and indeed more complex than the regular Pollastrini. Truly worthwhile. Are they *better* than the regular version? It’s almost a toss-up and I think my answer would fluctuate based on the day. Safe to say that I walk away impressed and I recommend you give this a try.