Vaticano brand anchovy fillets in olive oil
Meaty Cantabrian anchovy fillets from controlled fishing
Only the best Spanish anchovy fillets, rich in Omega 3, known and sought after throughout the world for their meaty and tasty pulp. Obtained from controlled fishing, the fine Cantabrian anchovies, freshly caught, are processed by the Sicilian company Balistreri in a manual and artisanal way and, after salting, preserved in oil until perfectly ripe.
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Vaticano brand anchovy fillets in olive oil
Excellent quality, irresistible sweetness and refined flavor are the main characteristics of Vaticano anchovy fillets. Fine and meaty fillets of Spanish Cantabrian anchovies processed freshly caught and in an artisanal way by the Sicilian company Balistreri, a renowned fish canning company that deals with the production and processing of salted and pickled fish. What makes this fish preserve even better is the strictly manual processing of the anchovies in the immediate vicinity of the same place where the anchovies were caught.
Cantabrian Anchovies, despite being Spanish, are linked to our Sicilian tradition also because it was a Sicilian from Trapani, Giovanni Vella Scatagliota, who discovered and appreciated their extraordinary quality. Before then, in fact, the caught anchovies were used by Spanish fishermen as bait for more valuable fish or were released into the sea.
Scientific name: Engraulis encrasicolus
Brand: Vaticano
Controlled fishing: Marca Vaticano anchovies are fished in the icy waters of the Cantabrian Sea (FAO area 27), in the North Eastern Atlantic Ocean with purse seines from April to July
Processing: careful and manual. Freshly caught, the anchovies are matured in salt for a year and a half. This technique ensures that the anchovies have an unmistakable and inimitable taste thanks to the right balance between flavor and sweetness
Properties: large fillets, all the same size; pink color of the fillets typical of freshly caught processed fish; fleshy pulp, thicker and tastier due to the greater quantity of fat
Flavour: intense, sweet and refined
Use: anchovy fillets are very versatile in the kitchen, excellent for making appetizing condiments or for making simple dishes such as the classic spaghetti with garlic and oil unique. Good to enjoy alone on a slice of bread, Vaticano anchovy fillets are perfect for aperitifs, on bruschetta or on Messina-style pizza
Storage: Keep in a cool place. Once the package has been opened, store the anchovy fillets in the refrigerator, well covered in oil
Ingredients: Salted anchovy fillets 60% (anchovies, salt), olive oil 40%
Net weight: 90 g
Dried weight: 54 g
Produced and packaged by Balistreri Girolamo & C. Snc - Via Cotogni 64 - Aspra (PA) - Italy
