Adriatic Flat
Adriatic Sea · Adriatic, Croatia/Slovenia/Italy · Ostrea edulis
The Adriatic's warm, enclosed sea environment produces flat oysters with a distinctly different character from Atlantic O. edulis — lower brine, more umami, and a softer metallic finish. The Mediterranean warmth tempers the species' characteristic intensity.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Shellmedium, flat
Softer Mediterranean flat oyster benefits from lemon.
Pair with
Malvazija (Istrian Malvasia)Pinot Grigio
Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsAppearancemedium · flat
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