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.
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Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Pair with
Malvazija (Istrian Malvasia)Pinot Grigio
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 2, sweetness 3, minerality 3, umami 4 of 5, with a metallic finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
4
Acid
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Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsAppearancemedium · flat
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