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Oscietra Royal

Oscietra Royal is a fresh caviar that is low in salt , prepared exclusively with the best pure Russian sturgeon roe ( acipenser gueldenstaedtii ). True Oscietra caviar has historically been considered one of the most sought after foods in the world . It is a caviar of superb quality , able to satisfy the most demanding of palates .
The caviar is gathered mainly in autumn and winter . The wide range of Russian sturgeon roe have typically been classified into three different selections of caviar :
Classic , Royal and Imperial .
The flavour is delicious , balanced and complex , and its extraordinary quality should be savored in its purest form . It offers harmonious and extremely pleasant nutty notes ( hazelnut ), accompanied by a lingering aroma that brings to mind the scents and flavours of the sea ( oyster ).

Caviar Grading

Diameter Ø large , 2.9 mm / 3,2 mm Colour from dark brown to medium brown Texture velvety , compact , bronze reflections Character complex , balanced and quite persistent Aromatic notes hazelnut , butter , oyster