Grey Mullet Bottarga - Nuovo Consorzio Cooperative Pontis

The Grey Mullet Bottarga from Nuovo Consorzio Cooperative Pontis is the result of an unbreakable bond between the ecosystem of the Cabras lagoons and the expertise of local fishermen. This product, often referred to as the caviar of Sardinia, is made by processing the roe sac of the grey mullet, extracted with the utmost care to preserve its integrity. The quality of the raw material is ensured by the consortium’s sustainable management of fishery resources, which protects the biodiversity of the Sinis peninsula.

The production process is entirely artisanal and consists of precise stages requiring time and meticulous attention. After manual extraction, the roe sacs are carefully washed and salted with selected sea salt, a fundamental step for preservation and for defining the product’s sensory profile. The whole roe sacs are then pressed and left to dry in ventilated environments at a controlled temperature.

Natural ageing is the element that transforms the raw material into a delicacy with a golden-amber colour and a firm yet velvety texture on the palate. A historical curiosity traces the origins of this preservation technique back to the Phoenicians and later the Arabs, whose methods were perfected by the fishermen of Cabras, making bottarga a symbol of Sardinian identity throughout the world. Its flavour is unique: an explosion of marine notes, balanced by a savouriness that is never excessive and by an aromatic complexity that develops as it is chewed.

From a nutritional perspective, the product is appreciated for its supply of high-quality proteins and essential fatty acids, characteristics that make it a prized food within a balanced diet, while remaining firmly in the realm of gastronomic excellence. In the kitchen, Cabras Grey Mullet Bottarga lends itself to many uses: excellent when enjoyed in thin slices on a bed of artichokes or celery, it reaches its fullest expression when grated over a plate of spaghetti with extra virgin olive oil.

Compliance with food safety regulations and supply-chain traceability provide consumers with the assurance of a wholesome food free from chemical additives. Each package contains the essence of a wild territory and the passion of the members of Nuovo Consorzio Cooperative Pontis, who continue to protect a traditional craft at risk of being lost, maintaining the high quality standards of Sardinian gastronomy. Choosing this bottarga means supporting a cooperative that promotes local work and the superior quality of a product internationally recognised as an excellence of Made in Italy.