Venezia Lagoon

Venice · Adriatic, Italy

Crassostrea gigas

Venice Lagoon oysters benefit from exceptionally rich phytoplankton diversity — low brine, high umami, and a distinctly savory-vegetal character set apart from Atlantic Pacifics.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity2/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality2/5
Umami4/5
Textureplump
Finishvegetal
Vegetal notesvegetal

Pair with

SoavePinot Grigio delle VenezieProsecco
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The reference version.

Nothing on it: brine 2, sweetness 3, minerality 2, umami 4 of 5, with a vegetal finish.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
3
Mineral
2
Umami
4
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationsuspended-longline · 18–24 monthsWaterLaguna VenetaAppearancemedium · elongated

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