Acipenser gueldenstaedtii
Oscietra Caviar Twin Set: Uruguay v Italy
Two tins of Oscietra from the same sturgeon species, raised on farms half a world apart. Italian Oscietra is golden to tobacco brown, mellow and nutty, while Black River Imperial from Uruguay is larger, firmer and buttery. Taste them side by side and decide for yourself, at a small discount on buying both.
- Origin
- Italy, Uruguay
- Flavour
- Nutty, Rich
- Delivered
- Chilled
About Oscietra Caviar Twin Set: Uruguay v Italy
Same sturgeon, two very different caviars. Both tins in this set come from Acipenser gueldenstaedtii, yet the water, climate and craft of each farm give them quite distinct personalities. We genuinely cannot decide which we prefer, so we have put them together at a small discount and leave the verdict to you.
What is inside
- Italian Oscietra: from a cold-water outdoor farm in northern Italy. Eggs of about 2.8mm, golden to tobacco brown, mellow and nutty.
- Black River Imperial Oscietra: the top grade from Uruguay's celebrated Black River farm. Eggs of 3 to 3.2mm, brown to pale grey, firm and buttery.
- Sizes: two tins of 30g, 50g, 125g or 250g
Please note the Black River caviar may arrive under a Special Reserve Oscietra label with an Imperial security seal while the producer's labelling is updated. The caviar inside is the Imperial grade.
Product details
- Caviar type
- Oscietra
- Species
- Acipenser gueldenstaedtii
- Origin
- Italy, Uruguay
- Pearl colour
- Golden brown, Light grey
- Flavour
- Nutty, Rich, Buttery
- Includes
- Caviar
- Brand
- Black River
- Dietary
- Gluten free, Dairy free, Pescatarian
- Storage
- Chilled
- Category
- Caviar Tasting Set
- Set size
- 2 x 30g, 2 x 50g, 2 x 125g, 2 x 250g
Storage
- Refrigerate both tins at 0 to 4°C as soon as they arrive.
- Keep them sealed until you sit down to compare them.
- Once opened, put the lids back on, return the tins to the fridge and eat within 48 hours.
- Do not freeze either caviar.
Serving
- Take the tins out ten minutes before serving and place them side by side on crushed ice.
- Taste the Italian Oscietra first, then the larger, firmer Black River Imperial.
- Use a clean mother of pearl or horn spoon for each tin.
- Taste each plain before trying them on blinis with a little crème fraîche.
- A dry Champagne between tastes keeps the palate fresh.
Ingredients and allergens
Sturgeon roe (fish), salt, E285 (borax). Borax is a traditional caviar salt that helps preservation and rounds out the flavour. Contains fish.
Allergens are shown in bold. Recipes can change, so please always check the label on the product you receive.
Delivery and returns
We aim to process and dispatch the majority of your caviar orders same-day when placed before 3PM Monday to Thursday, and 92% of them will be delivered on the next working day.
Orders after 3PM on Thursday will likely be dispatched the following working day (usually Monday) so if you need your order urgently please do get in touch with us. We pack all orders with multiple ice packs to ensure they arrive fresh and chilled so don't worry if it takes an extra day to arrive.
Same-day delivery is available in some London areas.
Our caviar lasts for 3-6 months, but once opened should be consumed within 3-4 days.
Delivery Methods & Costs
The majority of our orders are delivered via Royal Mail's Tracked 24 service (up to the value of £250), with the rest going via DHL Domestic Express or Royal Mail Special Delivery.
- Orders up to £99 - £5
- Orders over £100 - FREE
Remote locations:
Deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, Islands and a few other remote locations can take up to 2-3 days to reach you. Please consider this before placing your order.
Questions
Oscietra Caviar Twin Set: Uruguay v Italy: your questions answered
Anything else you would like to know? Our team is always happy to help.
Why does my Black River tin say Special Reserve Oscietra?
While the producer updates its labelling, the Black River caviar may arrive under a Special Reserve Oscietra label with an Imperial security seal. The caviar inside is the Imperial grade.
Is Italian or Uruguayan Oscietra better?
It comes down to taste. The Italian eggs are about 2.8mm, mellow and nutty, while Black River Imperial eggs are 3 to 3.2mm, firm and buttery. We genuinely cannot pick a favourite.
Do both caviars come from the same sturgeon?
Yes, both are from the Russian sturgeon, Acipenser gueldenstaedtii. The differences come from each farm's water, climate and craft.
What sizes are available for the Oscietra twin set?
Two tins of 30g, 50g, 125g or 250g, from £81 to £594.
