Thunnus thynnus chooses the warm waters of the Mediterranean to spawn. It is the finest, largest and most sought-after tuna, with deep pink flesh that is rich in nutrients and has a pleasant, distinctive flavour. The Sardanelli range includes:

• bluefin tuna fillets in olive oil, cut from the back and sides – the leanest parts of the tuna. It is available in 350g tins;
• bluefin tuna belly fillets in olive oil, which, prepared with skill and expertise, represent the finest part of the tuna – the abdominal muscles – and are tender and particularly flavourful. It is available in 350g tins;
• whole slices of bluefin tuna in olive oil, taken from the back and sides – the leanest parts of the tuna. It is available in 240g tins;
• chunks in olive oil; the small pieces make this product perfect and practical for preparing tuna-based salads, sauces and gravies. It is available in 190g glass jars;
• bluefin tuna bottarga, produced by drying, salting and the long curing of tuna roe. It is available in blocks of varying weights, from 40g to 120g.