La Curiosa's small sardines in brava sauce feature a complex sauce built from piquillo peppers, two types of hot pepper (alegrías riojanas and dried choricero), sherry vinegar, white wine, a conger eel fish stock, brandy, and spices. This is not a simplified brava. The 12-16 small sardines per tin get full sauce coverage per piece. A bold, cross-regional tinned fish offering. Origin: Prepared in Spain with ingredients spanning La Rioja, Navarra, Andalusia, and Galicia The Sauce: Two types of hot pepper (alegrías riojanas and choricero), piquillo peppers, sherry vinegar, white wine, brandy, and a fish stock made from conger eel. A full, layered preparation Flavor Profile: Bold but not one-dimensional, with heat, acid, depth, and subtle sweetness from the piquillo base. Small sardines maximize sauce contact per bite Serving Suggestions: Serve with crusty bread or crostini at room temperature and let the layers open up; place the open tin on a charcuterie board; or toss with pasta for a rich, savory sauce Storage: Shelf-stable, no refrigeration required Merchandising Note: The sauce complexity sets this apart from any other sardine preparation on the market. Cross-regional Spanish pantry ingredients (La Rioja peppers, Andalusian sherry, Galician fish stock) create a compelling story. A conversation starter and discovery product for retailers looking to differentiate their tinned fish selection with genuinely innovative SKUs.