• Species: Pacific White sturgeon, Acipenser transmontanus
• Origins of the species: North American West coast, from Alaska to Southern California 
• Size of the fish: large, may grow to 800kg or 1760 lbs and can be as long as 6m or 19’
• Roe diameter: large, 2.8mm/3.2mm
• Color: dark grey to black
• Texture: compact and smooth, enhanced by its large roe 
• Character: balanced and elegant 
• Aromatic notes: strongly fruity with nutty and buttery notes, reminiscent of the most delicate nuances of the sea. 

Flavor notes: Tradition Prestige has large eggs that are silky and have elegant notes. Creamy, buttery flavors arrive first as hints of seaweed yield to a long, impressive clean finish. The taste of this caviar is perfectly balanced with round notes, combining delicate nuances of the sea with light, buttery flavors of pastry.

Recommended combination: Brut Champagne or Satèn (premium Franciacorta) bubbles. Serve on mother of pearl spoons as-is, to enjoy it in its purity. Or, harness Tradition’s buttery creaminess atop avocado or boiled potatoes to let its luxurious notes come forward.  

Time required to harvest: 14 to 15 years 

Shelf life: 90 days, unopened, from ship date

Ceremonial original tins, sizes 500 gr, 1Kg, 1.8Kg available for special order. Require one week advance notice. Email us at hello@calvisius.com

How It’s Made & How to Use It

Creating the Lingotto into beautifully shaped bars, like all the fine caviars we produce, takes time and commitment. Fresh Pacific White sturgeon caviar (Acipenser transmontanus) is stored in a mold and aged for around two months. Once Lingotto is properly aged, the flavor is intensified and the texture is firm enough to be shaved, micro-planed or cut into strips. 

Lingotto can be used on hot food, in fact, any dish’s warmth rehydrates it and enhances the aromas, making it ready to enjoy. 

Recommended combination: shave over lemon zested spaghetti for a pasta that will wow your guests. Slice using a truffle slicer into paper thin strips over potato or pumpkin purée. Pair with crisp dry bubbles, a crisp white wine or vodka.

Shelf life: 120 days, unopened, from ship date

This unique caviar paste, Payusnaya, became a passion project for Calvisius.

An age-old Russian tradition, Payusnaya was traditionally produced with second grade eggs, harvested from overly mature sturgeon, and its recipe contained a high salt content which resulted in a bold fishy flavor.

It was used as nutritional bars ante-litteram by Russian soldiers during the Tsars military campaigns.

Acquiring the original recipe from Russian specialists, Calvisius’ caviar team developed their Payusnaya by mastering the Russian technique of lightly salting the eggs and hanging them in a linen bag to drain excess moisture.

Only premium grade Pacific White Sturgeon caviar is used, which lends a consistently smooth, creamy flavor; the result is a unique caviar paste that boasts intense, pure aromas.

A true Old World delicacy that has been elevated to the distinguished Italian standard of Calvisius and promises a notable caviar experience!

Shelf life: 90 days, unopened, from ship date

How to serve: bring to near room temperature and spread on bread, toast points, blinis or canapés like the Russians have done for decades.

Calvisius Caviar butter cream was specifically formulated in the U.S. for the American palate.

Developed by the team at Calvisius USA, our caviar butter is a unique combination of Italian know-how mixed with pure Vermont butter boasting 83% butter fat and then blended with an abundance of Pacific White Sturgeon caviar.

A delicate aroma with concentrated flavor makes this a perfect accompaniment with hors d’oeuvres, pastas and risottos.

Elevate fish or steak courses by placing a dollop on top just before serving. Great on spinach, asparagus, or simply with raw radish as the French do!

Up to 120 days shelf life. Keep refrigerated.

Bring classic sophistication to the table with this exquisitely handcrafted piece from Dogale, highlighted by a lustrous silver finish and elegant styling. The service is made of an elegant silver plate and a glass bowl to contain the tin.

Diameter: 8"
Made in Italy

MATERIAL & CARE
Silver-plated brass
Dishwasher safe

Art, craftsmanship, elegance, tradition, are the principles that inspired the creation of “The perfect Caviar serving set”, revisiting the shape of the timeless “Fazzoletto” (handkerchief), a staple of the design world by Fulvio Bianconi, part of the permanent exhibition at the MoMA in New York.

Each caviar set is made in Murano, Italy by a master glass-smith and mouth blown with a soft, but firm, sweeping gesture.

Sold as a set of two or as individual servers, in small and large sizes.

Small: 7" x 3"

Large: 15 1/2" x 5"

The perfect way to serve Calvisius’ caviar lineup.

Enjoy our wheat blini with your favorite caviar or smoked fish.

Simply warm up for a few minutes, add a touch of crème fraiche or butter, and top with a small dollop of your favorite caviar!

Made in France

Package contains 16 blini

Shopping for someone special, but not sure what to give them?

Give the treat of our prized and silky black pearls, and let them pick which style and size they desire, with our selection of Calvisius gift cards.

Calvisius Gift cards are delivered via email and contain a unique code and instructions on how to redeem them on our website. No additional processing fees.

All Gift card sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged nor redeemed for cash; discount coupons may not be applied toward the purchase of gift cards. Gift Cards are valid for 5 year after purchase.

The perfect caviar experience is not complete without the famous “pop” you get by opening a tin.

Calvisius Tin Opener is the perfect tool to impress your guests and open with ease any of our caviar tins.

Only two pure ingredients:

100% Calvisius Caviar dehydrated pearls and Adriatic sea salt from Cervia to intensify the flavor. 

Add some extra zest and let your imagination run free with savory creations.

From simply poached eggs to a creamy risotto, Neropuro is your secret ingredient to every dish.

Contains 1oz (28 grams) of product.

Two stylish magnetic gift boxes enclose the entire Calvisius lineup: Tradition Prestige, Oscietra Classic, Oscietra Royal, Tradition Elite, Oscietra Imperial, Sevruga, Siberian Royal. Each box contains a mother of pearl spoon, ideal for caviar service.

All Calvisius Caviars are Malossol, a traditional Russian curing technique that utilizes a low salt content, allowing for a pure expression of the individual nuances and flavor profile of each style of caviar.

Shelf life: 90 days, unopened, from ship date

A stylish magnetic gift box encloses the a selection of Calvisius caviars: Tradition Prestige, Oscietra Classic, Oscietra Royal, Siberian Royal.

All Calvisius Caviars are Malossol, a traditional Russian curing technique that utilizes a low salt content, allowing for a pure expression of the individual nuances and flavor profile of each style of caviar.

We recommend that you taste the four styles in the following order, from the most delicate to the most intense: Tradition Prestige, Oscietra Classic, Oscietra Royal, Siberian Royal.

Shelf life: 90 days, unopened, from ship date

A stylish magnetic gift box encloses a selection of Calvisius caviars: Tradition Prestige, Oscietra Royal, Siberian Royal. Includes a mother of pearl spoon, ideal for caviar service.

All Calvisius Caviars are Malossol, a traditional Russian curing technique that utilizes a low salt content, allowing for a pure expression of the individual nuances and flavor profile of each style of caviar.

We recommend that you taste the three styles in the following order, from the most delicate to the most intense: Tradition Prestige, Oscietra Royal, Siberian Royal.

Shelf life: 90 days, unopened, from ship date

Light up your special evenings with the new Calvisius Candle.

Hand poured by our partners at Edgewater Candles with citrusy, woodsy, and fresh notes reminiscent of leather and sandalwood, the candle's scent complements the multisensorial tasting experience of our caviar lineup. 

Calvisius candles are the perfect Holiday Gift, and will make your intimate gatherings with family and friends truly magical.

Candles are poured in 500 gr Original Tins and they come in an elegant gift box.

Calvisius Candle burns up to 50 hours.

Rare as the best experiences in life are, platinum is considered the more durable of all metals; thanks to a masterful work of electroplating, we are able to plate with platinum our unique tin openers, to elevate your caviar experience from the tin opening all the way to the caviar indulgence.

Presented in an elegant jewelry box, our tin openers make for the perfect gift or addition to your caviar tools collection.

The perfect caviar experience is not complete without the famous “pop” you get by opening a tin.

Calvisius Tin Opener is the perfect tool to impress your guests and open with ease any of our caviar tins.

Open your Calvisius caviar tins with a twist of luxury with our gold tin openers. Our elegant openers feature a sturdy and luxurious 24k pure gold plate that makes them a precious addition to your caviar accessories’ lineup.

Presented in an elegant jewelry box, our tin openers make for the perfect gift or addition to your caviar tools collection.

The perfect caviar experience is not complete without the famous “pop” you get by opening a tin.

Calvisius Tin Opener is the perfect tool to impress your guests and open with ease any of our caviar tins.

Elegant and understated silver tin opener, featuring a pure silver plate that makes this accessory extraordinary, and promises to surprise friends and family with its slate look.

Presented in an elegant jewelry box, our tin openers make for the perfect gift or addition to your caviar tools collection.

The perfect caviar experience is not complete without the famous “pop” you get by opening a tin.

Calvisius Tin Opener is the perfect tool to impress your guests and open with ease any of our caviar tins.

Our Pasta kit includes all the ingredients for a perfect caviar dinner for four.

Enjoy the simplicity of one of our staple recipes in the warmth of your home.

Your kit contains:

• 50 gr Calvisius Tradition Prestige, White sturgeon caviar
• 50 gr Calvisius Caviar Butter Cream
• Monograno Felicetti spaghetti, 1.1Lb/500gr: Black, from the finest durum wheat with squid and cuttlefish ink
• Recipe card, to recreate this indulgent dish at home
  

Our Pasta kit includes all the ingredients for a perfect caviar dinner for four.

Enjoy the simplicity of one of our staple recipes in the warmth of your home.

Your kit contains:

• 50 gr Calvisius Tradition Prestige, White sturgeon caviar
• 50 gr Calvisius Caviar Butter Cream
• Monograno Felicetti spaghetti, 1.1Lb/500gr: Matt, from durum wheat
• Recipe card, to recreate this indulgent dish at home
  

Gold Crumbs: set the table with gold

The gold crumbs come in a glass jar that can be brought to the table and used directly in front of your guests.

Small, wonderful touches of light will gently drop from the shaker, giving the food a surprising visual effect.

Packaging: Glass container with shaker

Available Formats: 125 mg, 1 gr:

• Each Gold Chef 125 mg package contains enough gold crumbs to decorate 10-12 portions.
• Each Gold Chef edible gold crumbs 1 gram package contains enough gold crumbs to decorate 75 to 100 portions.

• 23 kt gold suitable for food use, periodically checked and annually certified by TÜV
• Manufactured according to GMP food manufacturing standards
• E175 Food Coloring
• Produced without copper, biologically inert, tasteless, imperceptible to the palate

Gold powder: the magic of light

Perfect if you want to amaze guests with a touch of magic that takes shape right before their eyes.

The gold powder falls onto plates and goblets with an impalpable weightlessness. The shaker allows you to very easily shake out the powder right where you’d like it.

Packaging: Glass container with shaker

Available Formats: 125 mg, 1 gr:

• Each Gold Chef 125 mg edible gold powder package contains enough product to decorate 8 to 10 portions
• Each Gold Chef 1 gram edible gold package contains enough product to decorate 70 to 90 portions.

• 23 kt gold suitable for food use, periodically checked and annually certified by TÜV
• Manufactured according to GMP food manufacturing standards
• E175 Food Coloring
• Produced without copper, biologically inert, tasteless, imperceptible to the palate

Gold leaf: impeccably sumptuous

With the assistance of a small knife, separate the gold leaf from the tissue and place it gently on the plate you are decorating.

It can be used whole for a triumph of richness. For more creative compositions it can be cut and arranged as you like.

Packaging: 5 leaves booklet
Available Formats: 80 x 80 mm
Number of sheets: 5
Storing Suggestions: Seal and store in a cool and dry place
Shelf life: 10 years after opening

According to tradition, the gold leaf is laid on tissue paper and packaged inside an elegant booklet.

• 23 kt gold suitable for food use, periodically checked and annually certified by TÜV Rheinland
• Manufactured according to GMP food manufacturing standards
• E175 Food Coloring
• Produced without copper, biologically inert, tasteless, imperceptible to the palate
• Each Gold Chef package contains enough gold leaf to decorate up to 5 portions.