Briosa

Codfish in Olive Oil

Price: $8.95
Tasting notes

The ratio of 65% cod to 31% olive oil means the fish is the dominant element, not the packing medium. The onion and garlic are present at a low enough level to season without masking the clean, saline flavor of Atlantic-caught Gadus morhua. At 48g of protein per 100g with only 1g of salt, this is a high-protein, low-carb pantry staple that opens ready to eat.

BodyFruitTanninAcidity
SaltOlive OilGarlic & OnionLemon
  • Style: Portuguese tinned cod; 65% Gadus morhua; olive oil, onion, garlic, salt; 120g tin; 48g protein per 100g
  • Grapes & Terroir: Atlantic-caught Gadus morhua (cod); Figueira da Foz cannery, central Portugal
  • Winemaking: Cooked cod packed in olive oil with onion, garlic, and salt; BRC and IFS certified facility; MSC chain of custody
  • Serving: Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed; use packing oil as a finishing drizzle
  • Pairing: Boiled potatoes, green salad, crusty bread, chickpeas, hard-boiled eggs, Vinho Verde
  • Similar To: For fans of Jose Gourmet, Minerva, and Nuri conservas from Portugal

Briosa Gourmet's Bacalhau em Azeite is a Portuguese canned codfish preparation made with cod (65%), olive oil (31%), onion, garlic, and salt. The fish is caught in the Atlantic Ocean and packed at Briosa's facility in Figueira da Foz, a coastal city in central Portugal with direct access to the fishing port. Each 120g tin contains flaky, tender cod fillets preserved in olive oil with a five-year shelf life from production date.

Briosa was founded in August 1991 in Figueira da Foz by the Faustino Family, part of the larger Conserveira Group that also operates Conservas Portugal Norte in Matosinhos, a cannery established in 1912. The Briosa Gourmet line was launched as the company's specialty retail brand, sold in gourmet and specialty stores domestically and internationally. The facility holds BRC Global Standards certification and IFS food safety certification, and the company participates in the MSC chain of custody for sustainable sourcing.

The cod used is Gadus morhua, Atlantic codfish caught in cold northern Atlantic waters. Per 100g, the product delivers 48g of protein, 2g of omega-3 fatty acids, 22g of fat (1.1g saturated), and 1g of salt. It contains no added sugar and no carbohydrates beyond a trace 0.8g. Store at room temperature away from moisture and direct sunlight.

The Briosa Gourmet packaging is designed with hand-painted tile motifs referencing Portuguese azulejo tradition. The line is distributed across Europe, North America, and Asia through specialty food retailers.

Serve straight from the tin over boiled potatoes with a drizzle of the packing oil, the classic bacalhau a lagareiro approach in miniature. Works equally well flaked into a green salad with hard-boiled eggs, chickpeas, and good olive oil, or spread on crusty bread with a squeeze of lemon. Pairs well with a dry, high-acid white wine such as a Vinho Verde or unoaked Alvarinho.

Wine details

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, Tinned Fish
Wine Style:,
Grapes:,
Farming:, Conventional
Vintage:,
Alcohol:,
Country:, Portugal
Region:, Figueira da Foz, Coimbra
Appellation:,
Bottle Size:, 120g
Sugar Level:, Zero Added Sugar

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Codfish in Olive Oil
$8.95

Producer profile

Briosa

Briosa - Conservas de Pescado was established in August 1991 in Figueira da Foz by the Faustino Family. It is part of the Conserveira Group, which also owns Conservas Portugal Norte in Matosinhos, a cannery with roots going back to 1912. The Figueira da Foz location was selected specifically for its proximity to the fishing port and the consistent supply of fresh Atlantic fish.

The Briosa Gourmet sub-brand was launched as the company's specialty retail line and is sold exclusively through gourmet and specialty food stores in Portugal and export markets including the United Kingdom, United States, France, and others. The facility holds BRC Global Standards and IFS food safety certifications. Briosa also holds MSC chain of custody certification, which tracks sustainability of fish sourcing through the supply chain.

The Gourmet line's packaging draws on traditional Portuguese azulejo tile design. Products in the range include sardines, mackerel, tuna, anchovies, and codfish in various olive oil and sauce preparations. The codfish in olive oil is made with Gadus morhua caught in the Atlantic, packed with olive oil, onion, garlic, and salt at a minimum 65% fish content by net weight.

Wine region

Figueira da Foz, Coimbra, Portugal

Figueira da Foz sits on the Atlantic coast of central Portugal in the Coimbra district, at the mouth of the Mondego River. It is one of Portugal's most active fishing ports, giving canneries like Briosa direct access to fresh Atlantic catch. The cold, nutrient-rich North Atlantic waters where Gadus morhua cod are sourced produce lean, firm-fleshed fish with a clean, mild salinity.

Portugal has one of Europe's longest-established canning industries, concentrated in coastal towns including Figueira da Foz, Matosinhos, and Setubal. Cod holds a unique cultural status in Portuguese cuisine, historically caught in the cold seas off Iceland and Newfoundland and preserved by salting and drying. The conserva format packages cooked or lightly processed fish in olive oil, brine, or sauce, with a shelf life typically ranging from three to five years.

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