Calvisius Caviar

What Calvisius Caviar does

Calvisius Caviar is the consumer-facing brand of Agroittica Lombarda SpA, an Italian vertically integrated sturgeon aquaculture and caviar producer headquartered in Calvisano, Italy. The company farms pure (non-hybrid) sturgeon species — including white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii), Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), Adriatic sturgeon (Acipenser naccarii), and star sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus) — and processes the roe using the Malossol technique (under 4% salt content) to produce a portfolio of core caviar products marketed under the Calvisius and Ars Italica sub-brands. Its Lingotto product line uses a proprietary dehydration technique to compress caviar into a brick format with extended shelf life.

The company sells through three revenue streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via dedicated regional sites for Italy, France, and the United States; B2B supply to a curated Ambassador and Maison network of approximately 30 Michelin-starred restaurants and specialty retailers across Italy, France, and Spain; and on-site tasting/tour experiences at the Calvisano facility (Diamond Experience and Tasting Experience). Pricing is premium and unit-based (€60–€240+ per 30g tin; gift boxes €89–€465). The customer base spans luxury individual consumers for gifting and home consumption, Michelin-level fine dining establishments, specialty food retailers, and corporate gifting buyers. Differentiated technology (Malossol processing, Lingotto), regulatory moat from CITES protections and Caspian Sea fishing bans, and multi-decade biological lead times (13–20 years per harvest cycle) underpin a premium positioning validated by brand ambassadors including Paul Bocuse, Martín Berasategui, and Four Seasons-operated restaurants.

Name

Calvisius Caviar

Legal name

Agroittica Lombarda SpA

Website

https://calvisius.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Calvisius Caviar (Agroittica Lombarda SpA) is an Italian vertically integrated sturgeon aquaculture producer that breeds pure sturgeon species and processes caviar using Malossol and Lingotto techniques, selling through DTC e-commerce, an Ambassador network of ~30 Michelin-starred European restaurants, specialty retailers, and on-site tasting experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Caviar Production

NAICS

Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries (112511), Aquaculture (1125)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Finfish Farming (e.g., salmon, tilapia, catfish) (AFAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smoked & Cured Seafood (Salmon, Herring, Lox) (AFANALAD), Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale (AFAIAHAF)

Keywords

• Premium caviar production
• Sturgeon aquaculture
• Italian caviar brand
• Luxury gourmet food
• Sustainable caviar farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Calvisano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce Sales: Calvisius sells caviar and specialty food products directly to consumers through its own e-commerce websites (calvisius.com and regional sites), offering individual products, gift boxes, and curated collections for home consumption and gifting occasions.
2. B2B / Food Service Supply: Calvisius supplies caviar and sturgeon products to fine dining restaurants and luxury food retailers through its Ambassador and Maison partner network, including Michelin-starred establishments across Europe.
3. Experiential / On-site Visits: Calvisius offers guided tasting experiences and tours at its facility, with Diamond Experience (350 euro) and Tasting Experience (90 euro) gift cards available for purchase, providing an additional revenue stream from hospitality services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Calvisius Caviar (Agroittica Lombarda SpA) breeds pure sturgeon species in controlled aquaculture and processes them into premium Malossol caviar (under 4% salt) sold under the Calvisius and Ars Italica brands. The company operates its own e-commerce stores across Italy, France, and the USA, supplies fine dining restaurants and luxury hotels through an Ambassador partner network, and offers gift boxes, smoked salmon specialties, fresh and preserved sturgeon meat, caviar accessories, and on-site tasting experiences at its Calvisano facility.

Product overview

Calvisius Caviar is a premium Italian caviar producer (Agroittica Lombarda SpA) offering a diverse portfolio of sturgeon caviar products and gourmet food items. The core product line centers on Calvisius-branded caviars (Tradition Royal, Tradition Elite, Siberian Royal, Siberian Classic, Essentia, Black, Unico) and the Ars Italica sub-brand (Oscietra, Sevruga, Da Vinci varieties). The company also offers innovative products like Lingotto (dehydrated caviar bars), gift boxes (Platinum Box, Tagliolini Box, Aperitivo Box, Love Box, In Love), smoked salmon specialties (Scottish, Norwegian, Arctic Circle), fresh sturgeon fillets, and prepared foods. Experience gifts include Diamond Experience and Tasting Experience cards for farm visits. Accessories include caviar serving sets and mother-of-pearl spoons. All caviars are Malossol (less than 4% salt), and the company farms pure sturgeon species for sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ars Italica: Brand for caviar products including Oscietra and Sevruga varieties from Russian and Adriatic sturgeons.
• Ars Italica Da Vinci
• Calvisius Tradition
• Calvisius Siberian Royal

Products and services

• Calvisius Tradition Royal White Sturgeon Caviar Flagship premium white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) caviar with 3.0-3.2mm eggs, sold to consumers and fine dining chefs; 90-day shelf life.
• Calvisius Tradition Elite White Sturgeon Caviar Ultra-premium white sturgeon caviar with 3.2mm+ eggs, dark gray/ebony/amber tones, hazelnut and butter notes; at least 15 years to produce.
• Calvisius Beluga Caviar Beluga sturgeon caviar, premium tier; from €240 (30g).
• Calvisius Siberian Royal Caviar Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser Baerii) caviar with 2.7mm+ eggs, nutty, oyster, nori, and honey notes; 8-year harvest.
• Calvisius Siberian Classic Caviar Siberian sturgeon caviar with 2.5-2.9mm eggs, dark grey to light brown, full flavor with slight iodine elements.
• Calvisius Unico White Sturgeon Caviar Special selection white sturgeon caviar with exceptionally large eggs (over 3.5mm), ebony black color, marine flavor notes.
• Calvisius Essentia Lightly Smoked Caviar Cold-smoked white sturgeon caviar with large eggs, smoky notes blended with marine and buttery flavors.
• Ars Italica Oscietra Royal Russian Sturgeon Caviar Russian sturgeon (Acipenser Gueldenstaedtii) caviar with 2.8-3mm eggs, hazelnut, butter, sea urchin notes; 10-11 year harvest.
• Ars Italica Sevruga Royal Star Sturgeon Caviar Sevruga caviar from pure Acipenser stellatus star sturgeon, 2.3-2.5mm eggs, sea water and tannin notes; 90-day shelf life.
• Ars Italica Da Vinci Royal Adriatic Sturgeon Caviar Adriatic sturgeon (Acipenser naccarii) caviar with 2.3-2.7mm eggs, iodine, oyster, seaweed notes; 10-year harvest.
• Calvisius Lingotto Dehydrated Caviar Brick Innovative dehydrated caviar brick in 30g and 70g formats; can be grated or sliced paper-thin for hot-dish culinary use; 120-day shelf life.
• Customize Your Caviar Personalized Gift Personalized 100g Tradition Royal white sturgeon caviar with custom text label (max 20 characters), 2 mother-of-pearl spoons, and tin opener.
• Platinum Box Gift Collection Premium gift box containing Calvisius Tube Pop (3 caviars of 30g each), Brémont Champagne mini bottle 375ml, and Arctic Salmon Non Plus Ultra 130g; priced at €149.
• Calvisius In Love Limited Edition Valentine's Gift Set Valentine's Day limited edition gift set with three caviar types (30g Black, 30g Siberian Classic, 20g Unico), two mother-of-pearl spoons, and branded tin opener; all Malossol under 4% salt.
• Arctic Circle Smoked Salmon Gift Box Pre-sliced Arctic Circle Salmon side (minimum 900g), dry-salted and slowly smoked with fine beechwood.
• Fresh Sturgeon Fillet Fresh sturgeon meat with high protein, low fat, Omega-3, EPA, DHA; variable weight starting from 80g; 6-day shelf life.
• Sturgeon in Olive Oil Preserved Jar Pack Steam-cooked sturgeon fillets manually jarred in extra virgin olive oil, chili oil, or oil with capers and bay leaf; package of 3 jars.
• Calvisius Neropuro Caviar Grinder Condiment 100% caviar grains in exclusive grinder with Cervia salt; intense, decisive taste; 25g at €69.
• Sturgeon and Caviar Ravioli Artisan pasta filled with tender white sturgeon contrasted with black caviar; 6-pack; 20-day shelf life.
• Diamond Experience Gift Card Guided experience gift card for an in-depth visit to Calvisius World (sturgeon life cycles, spring waters, Malossol technique); valid 1 year; available Monday-Saturday at 10:30 with lunch option; €350.
• Tasting Experience Gift Card Guided caviar tasting experience with Calvisius experts; available Monday-Sunday at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM for one person; €90.
• Caviar Serving Set by Venini & Ars Italica Luxury caviar serving set featuring Fulvio Bianconi's 'Fazzoletto' design (1949-50), hand-finished glass cloche and Nacryl base; two sizes; priced from €370.
• Mother-of-Pearl Caviar Spoon Set Set of 6 mother-of-pearl spoons for serving caviar without metallic taste transfer; €43.

Quantifiable outcome

• Set a production record of 25 tonnes of sturgeon roe in 2006
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VeniniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalvisius partnered with Venini to create the Caviar Serving Set By Venini & Ars Italica, featuring Fulvio Bianconi's iconic 'Fazzoletto' (Handkerchief) glass design from 1949–50. The set includes a hand-finished glass cloche and Nacryl base, priced from €370. This collaboration combines Italian glass craftsmanship with Calvisius caviar serving culture.
• Martín Berasategui Restaurant (Spain)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerChef Martín Berasategui, Spain's most decorated chef with 12 Michelin stars, operates the Martín Berasategui restaurant in Lasarte-Oria. He features Calvisius caviar and serves as a Calvisius Ambassador, providing high-profile culinary endorsement of the brand.
• Paul Bocuse Restaurant (Lyon, France)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe iconic Paul Bocuse restaurant in Lyon (2 Michelin Stars), led by Executive Chefs Gilles Reinhardt and Olivier Couvin (both Meilleur Ouvrier de France medalists), features Calvisius caviar as a brand Ambassador partner.
• Four Seasons Hotel Milano – Zelo RestaurantcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExecutive Chef Fabrizio Borraccino's Zelo restaurant at Four Seasons Milano features a dedicated Calvisius Caviar tasting menu. The restaurant operates under the Calvisius Ambassador program.
• Armani/Ristorante Paris (France)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerExecutive Chef Massimo Tringali's Michelin-starred Italian restaurant within the Armani/Paris complex, featuring Calvisius caviar. Chef Tringali has held the Michelin star continuously since 2018.
• Rosewood – Ristorante Campo del Drago (Castiglion del Bosco)coreGTM or Marketing Partner2 Michelin Star restaurant by Executive Chef Matteo Temperini at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, serving Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Saporium FirenzecoreGTM or Marketing Partner1 Michelin Star and 1 Michelin Green Star restaurant by Chef Ariel Hagen at Borgo Santo Pietro, featuring Calvisius caviar with a focus on organic farming and sustainability, aligning with Calvisius values.
• Principe Cerami – San Domenico Palace (Four Seasons, Taormina)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMichelin-starred restaurant by Chef Massimo Mantarro at the San Domenico Palace in Taormina, a Four Seasons hotel. Features Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Caruso, A Belmond Hotel (Amalfi Coast)coreGTM or Marketing Partner1 Michelin Key hotel restaurant led by Chef Armando Aristarco at the Caruso Belmond Hotel in Ravello, featuring Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• MEC Restaurant (Palermo)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMichelin-starred restaurant by Executive Chef Carmelo Trentacosti at the MEC Museum in Palermo — a unique concept combining a tech museum with fine dining. Features Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Osma Palma (Spain)coreGTM or Marketing Partner1 Michelin Star restaurant by Chef Javier Calleja in Palma de Mallorca, featuring French-inspired cuisine with Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Due Colombe (Brescia, Italy)coreGTM or Marketing Partner1 Michelin Star restaurant by Chef Stefano Cerveni in Borgonato, Franciacorta, featuring Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Les Haras Brasserie (Strasbourg, France)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant led by Chef François Baur in a historic protected building in Strasbourg, featuring Alsatian-inspired cuisine with Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Les Roches Blanches (Cassis, France)coreGTM or Marketing Partner5-star hotel restaurant by Chef Nicolas Sintes (previously with Daniel Boulud in New York) featuring Mediterranean cuisine and Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Savoir Faire Barcelona (Spain)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive culinary space by Chef Oriol Lizano (trained under Martín Berasategui) offering customizable fine dining experiences featuring Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Al Carroponte (Bergamo, Italy)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerVersatile venue combining wine shop, bar, bistro, and restaurant in Bergamo. Owner/maitre Oscar Mazzoleni and Chef Mauro Boroni feature Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Aquariva Ristorante (Padenghe Sul Garda, Italy)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant by brothers Ivan and Paolo Favalli on Lake Garda, featuring seafood cuisine and over 900 wine labels. Features Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Il Gelso Nero (Castellucchio, Mantova)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant by Chef Faruk Neziri blending Mantuan culinary tradition with international Fusion cuisine, featuring Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Voce di Aimo e Nadia (Milano)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric Milanese restaurant by Chef Lorenzo Pesci featuring Italian cuisine with Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Villa Grey – I Bagni (Forte dei Marmi)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBeachfront restaurant and bistrot at Villa Grey in Versilia, offering refined seafood cuisine with Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• La Dogana (Lecce)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerModern restaurant by Chef Simone de Mitri in Lecce, offering fusion cuisine with a focus on raw materials and seasonal products, featuring Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Enoteca Centrale (Mestrino, PD)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGourmet food boutique and restaurant by Chef Mattia Barbieri in Mestrino, specializing in quality ingredients and artisanal products including Calvisius caviar.
• Classico Casa Tua (Brescia)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSophisticated cocktail bar and lounge by Bartender Andrea Ruggiero in Brescia, featuring refined drinks and quality products including Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Trattoria Ai Frati (Udine)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant by Chef Giuseppe Beccarello in Udine, featuring Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• 1224 Restaurant Cortina (Cortina d'Ampezzo)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant by Chef Federico Rovacchi in Cortina d'Ampezzo, featuring Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Laboratorio Lanzani (Brescia)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGourmet food atelier by Alessandro Lanzani in Brescia, featuring artisanal products including Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Zamira Lounge (Porto Cervo)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive lounge venue in Porto Cervo featuring Calvisius caviar as an Ambassador partner.
• Brunetti 1920 (Piubega, MN)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCentury-old delicatessen and wine boutique by Paolo Brunetti in Piubega, featuring artisanal cured meats, wines, and Calvisius caviar as a Maison Calvisius partner.
• Drogheria Giusti (Modena)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric café and delicatessen overlooking the Ducal Palace in Modena, offering Italian and foreign gastronomic delicacies including Calvisius caviar as a Maison Calvisius partner.
• Baita Ciocomiti – Malga Vigo (Pinzolo, TN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMountain hut restaurant in Pinzolo offering traditional Trentino dishes combined with high-quality products including artisanal chocolate and Calvisius caviar as a Maison Calvisius partner.
• Enfant Terrible (Brescia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampagne and wine boutique in Brescia by sommelier selection, specializing in French imports and artisanal food products including Calvisius caviar as a Maison Calvisius partner.
• Lo Schiaccianoci (Bergamo)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGourmet food boutique specializing in Italian and international gastronomic excellence with slow food and artisanal products, featuring Calvisius caviar as a Maison Calvisius partner.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Petrossian: Paris-based caviar house and DTC retailer sourcing farmed sturgeon caviar worldwide. Petrossian competes directly with Calvisius in the premium European DTC channel and across luxury hospitality, with similar pricing tiers and Michelin-distribution model.
• Sterling Caviar: U.S.-based white sturgeon aquaculture producer operating one of the largest sturgeon farms in the Americas. Comparable to Calvisius in species focus (Acipenser transmontanus), Malossol processing, and DTC plus foodservice distribution, and a primary alternative in the North American market where Calvisius also sells via calvisiususa.com.
• Stolt Sea Farm: Subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen, operating large-scale turbot and sturgeon aquaculture in Europe. Directly comparable as a multi-species aquaculture competitor producing farmed caviar for European wholesale and retail markets, with similar B2B foodservice distribution.
• Sabella: Italian caviar producer operating its own sturgeon farm in Calvisano alongside Calvisius. Most direct geographic and product peer, competing head-to-head in Italian and European premium DTC and restaurant channels with overlapping sturgeon species and price positioning.
• Giaveri Caviar: Italian sturgeon aquaculture and caviar producer with vertically integrated farm operations. Competes with Calvisius across farmed caviar varieties, premium DTC channels, and Italian/European fine-dining distribution.
• Tsar Imperial Caviar: Premium Russian-legacy farmed caviar brand distributed globally. Direct competitor in the luxury caviar segment, often sold via gift tins at comparable price points, with overlapping fine-dining and specialty retail accounts.
• Royal Belgian Caviar: Belgium-based sturgeon farm producing farmed European caviar for retail and foodservice. Comparable to Calvisius as a European aquaculture-origin competitor with similar CITES-compliant production and premium positioning.

Emerging players

• Amur Caviar: Russian Far East producer of Kaluga and Amur sturgeon caviar. Comparable species portfolio and premium positioning, with growing international distribution that increasingly overlaps with Calvisius in European and Asian luxury markets.
• Norwegian Royal Caviar: Scandinavian sturgeon farm producing farmed caviar from sustainable aquaculture. Comparable as a newer European aquaculture entrant with overlapping fine-dining accounts and premium DTC ambitions; less established brand than Calvisius but expanding distribution.

Others

• Marky's Caviar: U.S. gourmet retailer and caviar distributor carrying multiple farmed and wild caviar brands. Functions as a multi-brand specialty retailer rather than a producer, but a relevant indirect competitor on the U.S. DTC shelf where Calvisius also competes via calvisiususa.com.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/calvisius-caviar-lounge

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