Bottarga is to Provence what caviar is to Iran. This rare delicacy is the specialty of Maison Martegale, one of the few producers guaranteeing 100% French production. It has its rightful place in fine grocery stores and at Gourmet Selection.

An extremely delicate dish with a texture and taste like no other, bottarga was born in the heart of Provence, specifically in the small town of Martigues, where it is still produced today. Its appearance is reminiscent of caviar, except for a color that ranges from amber to light orange, depending on the degree of drying. Bottarga is, in fact, a pouch of eggs from the female mullet or the female bluefin or yellowfin tuna. The egg pouch is pressed, salted, dried, and then packaged in wax or vacuum-sealed.

In France, bottarga, as made by Maison Martegale, follows a very specific process according to an ancient tradition. This artisanal company guarantees 100% French production consisting exclusively of wild high-sea mullet eggs, rinsed, and then salted individually by hand before drying. Each stage of production requires patience, precision, and expertise. Hence its status as an exclusive delicacy with its beautiful presence in the mouth and its inimitable, dense, and melt-in-the-mouth texture.

Excellent for health as it is rich in omega-3s, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, bottarga can be enjoyed in multiple ways: grated or sliced into thin strips to retain all its texture and refined taste. It is served with buttered toasts or crème fraîche. It can also enhance a risotto, pasta, soup, or a salmon fillet, all accompanied by a good glass of dry white wine.

Maison Martegale aims to be the ambassador of this delicate dish, offering a variety of tastes and flavors, as well as different sizes depending on the intended use. The company sells it in portions of 150-180g; 180-220g; 250g, and up to 1 kg.

Maison Martegale has a range of about fifteen bottarga preparations, from the very classic traditional with wax to a truffle-flavored dish, with olive oil or in powder form. The company has a section dedicated to professionals and guarantees deliveries within 48 to 72 hours. It also offers tours of its production workshops and has an open line for discussions with professionals. Awaiting its presence at the Gourmet Selection fair...