Premium Delicacies·Bottarga & Roe
Grated Bottarga
A Greek delicacy produced in genuinely limited volume, where provenance documentation matters as much as the product itself.
- Origin
- The Messolonghi lagoon in Western Greece, under PDO protection.
- Formats
- Small retail formats, vacuum packs and gift presentation as standard.
- Storage
- Chilled 0 to 4°C, up to 12 months sealed in wax.
About Grated Bottarga
A Greek delicacy produced in genuinely limited volume, where provenance documentation matters as much as the product itself.
Flavour and character. Intensely umami and marine, with a firm, sliceable texture. Roe extracted whole, salt-cured, sun-dried and hand-waxed over several weeks.
Who it suits. Fine-food importers, hotel groups and delicatessen chains. Selective distribution in the EU, UK, GCC, Japan and North America.
| Origin | The Messolonghi lagoon in Western Greece, under PDO protection. |
|---|---|
| Variety and composition | Grey mullet roe, salted, pressed and sealed in natural beeswax. |
| Flavour profile | Intensely umami and marine, with a firm, sliceable texture. |
| Production method | Roe extracted whole, salt-cured, sun-dried and hand-waxed over several weeks. |
| Packaging | Small retail formats, vacuum packs and gift presentation as standard. |
| Certifications and documents | PDO Avgotaraho Messolonghiou certification and health certificates for export. |
| Storage and shelf life | Chilled 0 to 4°C, up to 12 months sealed in wax. |
| Export markets | Selective distribution in the EU, UK, GCC, Japan and North America. |
| Private label | Limited private-label capacity, allocated by annual production rather than by order. |
Recommended uses for Grated Bottarga
Fine-dining plating and shaving over pasta
Premium delicatessen counters
Luxury gifting
Why buyers choose it. PDO-protected and produced in very limited annual quantity, which makes allocation the real constraint. Limited private-label capacity, allocated by annual production rather than by order.
Export capabilities
- Direct sourcing from Greek producers, no unnecessary intermediaries
- Groupage: multiple producers consolidated into one shipment and one invoice
- Full documentation: CoA, allergen, PDO/PGI, organic, health and origin certificates
- Incoterms flexibility: EXW, FCA, FOB or CIF at your preference
- Cold-chain and ambient logistics coordinated with vetted freight partners
- Active supply into the EU, UK, GCC, Japan and North America
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