The Doge’s Pearl: oysters from the Venice lagoon
«This place is unique, which is why our product is also special, and it is no coincidence that the finest line of oysters we have named “La Perla del Doge” is raised in the heart of the lagoon – Blue Overseas Cooperative President Piero Ciampi says with satisfaction – it is a space suspended over the sea where, thanks to special conditions, it is possible to successfully breed shellfish, but we also decided to offer a special experience, such as the chance to taste them while suspended among the waves, immersed in marine biodiversity, with a path of flavors that embraces the lagoon from land to water». In fact, in addition to the production, from March to November it is possible to book tastings at the “Cason Da Sandro” ichthyic-tourism, arriving independently by boat or with a shuttle service from Chioggia’s Isola Unione or Pellestrina and Malamocco aboard former fishing boats adapted for fishing-tourism.
“The project carried out here by the Blu Oltremare cooperative – explains the President of Legacoop Veneto, Devis Rizzo – is particularly significant, on the one hand it is an important case of reconversion for a sector in great distress in our area plagued by salinization and the arrival of alien species such as the blue crab and but also an evolution of the concept of ichthyic tourism, where alongside direct farming, there is a refined gastronomic proposal that can satisfy not only the palate but also the authentic discovery of the lagoon, learning to appreciate its aromas, flavors and scents.” The Doge’s Oyster, is raised sustainably, according to all food safety requirements and certifications provided by the Veneto Region and is already distributed in northern Italy.
