The Vivarium, where life is preserved

A protected environment shaped by balance, care, and time. It is here that the sturgeon grows, and with it, the most authentic essence of Vivari takes form.

A cultivated balance

Quality is born from discipline

In Vivari, farming means preserving an equilibrium. It is through Acipenser, the Calvisano-based reality from which our expertise originates, that a method takes shape—built on continuous monitoring, respect for sturgeon welfare, and a concrete commitment to environmental sustainability. Among oxygen-rich spring waters, controlled densities, and a fully integrated supply chain, quality is never forced: it is guided, day after day, from the very beginning.

430K

Sturgeon raised

A living heritage followed with rigor throughout the entire growth cycle. A figure that reflects the scale of the farm, and the ability to maintain control, continuity, and constant attention to sturgeon welfare.

10

Hectares of extension

The facility spans over ten hectares in Calvisano, within an environment designed to support sturgeon growth through space, ecological balance, and continuous monitoring.

2K

Liters per second

The water flow reaches two thousand liters per second in an open-cycle system. A figure that reflects water quality and its decisive role in farming and the final result.

80

Farming tanks

More than eighty tanks of varying sizes form a structured system, designed to accommodate different species and support their growth in line with natural rhythms.

1Km

Total facility length

Over one kilometer of production infrastructure, conceived to ensure continuity across the supply chain and provide sturgeon with an environment aligned with their natural development.

Vivari

The value of a shared vision

The foundations of a protected balance

  • 100% Made in Italy
  • Thirty years of experience
  • Research and innovation
  • Sturgeon welfare
  • Friends of the Sea certification

Certified origin

At Vivari, 100% Made in Italy means far more than the origin of the finished product. It means that the entire supply chain takes place in Italy, from sturgeon farming to the final processing of the roe, with no external steps that could compromise control, continuity, and traceability. This absolute coherence of process is what makes Vivari a trusted reference for those seeking truly Italian caviar, followed at its source with expertise, rigor, and responsibility.

Time, craft, and knowledge

Behind every selection lies a body of knowledge built over time, refined through more than thirty years of observation, practice, and production discipline. At Vivari, craftsmanship is not a nostalgic gesture, but the ability to intervene with measure, sensitivity, and precision, allowing each process to respect the product’s original nature.

Method and vision

Quality also stems from the ability to evolve. For this reason, Vivari pairs experience with continuous research, focused on refining processes, monitoring farming conditions, and ensuring consistent quality over time. Here, innovation does not mean accelerating or forcing, but intelligently perfecting what nature requires to be followed with care.

Respect and nutrition

Every choice begins with respect for the life of the sturgeon and the balance of the environment that sustains it. Careful farming practices, constant monitoring, and the use of GMO-free feed reflect a vision in which animal welfare is an essential part of quality. Before caviar, there is always responsibility toward what makes it possible.

Recognized standards

The Friends of the Sea certification confirms a commitment that, for Vivari, is an integral part of its method: environmental protection, attention to sustainability, and responsible resource management. Not an additional element, but a further guarantee of consistency between what the brand stands for and what it practices every day.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Conservation and protection of endangered wild species

The sturgeon is an ancient and vulnerable species, threatened by the loss of breeding habitats, river barriers, and water pollution. For this reason, Vivari recognizes responsible aquaculture as a concrete form of protection. Through Acipenser, and in compliance with CITES regulations, we support an eco-compatible production model aimed at safeguarding stocks and genetic diversity. This commitment is further strengthened by our connection with the W.S.C.S., an international association dedicated to the conservation and reintroduction of sturgeon in the wild.

The complete cycle of a safeguarded growth

From roe to roe

From reproduction to the larval stage, from juveniles to fully mature females, each sturgeon is guided through its entire life cycle, observed and cared for at every stage. Within this continuous process, constant monitoring ensures traceability, quality of life, and respect for the biological timing of an ancient and delicate species. In this way, the origin is not merely controlled, but protected until the moment it can give rise to new life.

Storione

7/9 SEXUAL MATURITY
3% SALT CONTENT
7/10 Kg

Acipenser Ruthenus

Sterlet Sturgeon

Albino Caviar, considered a rarity for its distinctive color, features small, golden pearls with a refined, velvety texture.

Albino

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Storione

14 YEARS OF FARMING
3% SALT CONTENT
10% Caviar yield (live weight)

Acipenser Gueldenstaedtii

Russian Sturgeon

Asetra Caviar, an exceptionally elegant caviar with a delicate, refined taste, soft on the palate, with subtle sweet notes reminiscent of lobster and butter.

Asetra

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Storione

12 YEARS OF FARMING
3% SALT CONTENT
9% Caviar yield (live weight)

Acipenser stellatus

Stellate Sturgeon

Sevruga Caviar, the most intense among caviars, distinguished by a bold and aromatic flavor profile.

Sevruga

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Storione

20/25 YEARS OF FARMING
3% SALT CONTENT
8% Caviar yield (live weight)

Acipenser Huso x Naccarii

Beluga Sturgeon

Beluga Caviar, a rare and inimitable product, with a sublime, creamy, complex and intense flavor. Its color ranges from pearl grey to deep grey.

Beluga In

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Storione

12 YEARS OF FARMING
3% SALT CONTENT
11% Caviar yield

Acipenser Gueldenstaedtii x Baerii

Russian Sturgeon

Russian Caviar, well-defined in texture, with medium to large grains and an exceptionally refined taste. Color: brown with amber reflections.

Russo

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Storione

8–12 YEARS OF FARMING
3% SALT CONTENT
10% Caviar yield

Acipenser baerii

Siberian Sturgeon

Siberian Caviar, bold, fresh and iodized, with notes of oyster and dried fruits. Its color ranges from deep brown to anthracite grey.

Siberiano

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