Adriatic Sturgeon (Naccarii)

Italy's native species, once nearly extinct, now revived through aquaculture. Firm, buttery beads with a smooth clean finish and a subtle nuttiness. A quiet story of conservation and quality — and the Italian equivalent of a house special.

Balanced and buttery; very food-friendly. A natural fit for a Franciacorta and blini pairing.

Pairings

Champagne

Franciacorta Brut

Wine

Soave Classico, Lugana

Spirits

Chilled vodka

Production

Source

farmed

Producer

Calvisius / Italian aquaculture

Processing

malossol

Grade

classic

Legal & sourcing

Farmed native Italian Adriatic sturgeon; fully legal in the US.

CITES Appendix II — international trade requires documentation. Wild harvest is banned; all commercial product is farmed.

Italy's native-species revival caviar — balanced and quietly excellent.