Ossetra Caviar – Premium Iranian Selection
Ossetra Caviar is a prestigious delicacy renowned for its generous 3.2 mm pearls, elegant texture, and exceptional depth of flavor.
Ranging from rich brown to beautiful golden hues, its delicate eggs offer a perfectly balanced taste with creamy, buttery notes and a distinctive hint of hazelnut. Each pearl has a silky texture while maintaining a satisfying firmness and a long, refined finish.
Produced from carefully selected mature Ossetra sturgeon in Iran, this premium Iranian caviar combines remarkable grain size, beautiful color, and sophisticated flavor.
Grain size: Approx. 3.2 mm
Color: Brown to golden
Taste: Rich, creamy and buttery with delicate hazelnut notes
Texture: Silky and firm
Origin: Iran
An exceptional caviar for those seeking elegance, refinement and an unforgettable gourmet experience.
Ossetra, Osietra or Osetra?
Ossetra caviar is also known by the spellings Osietra and Osetra. This page presents our Iranian selection; compare its characteristics, available tin sizes and current prices to choose your format.
Serving Iranian Ossetra Caviar
Serve Ossetra well chilled and let its creamy, buttery and hazelnut notes remain central. Simple accompaniments such as blinis or toasted brioche work well, as do dry Champagne and crisp white wine.
Origin and storage
This selection originates in Iran and is distinguished by approximately 3.2 mm brown-to-golden pearls. Keep the sealed tin refrigerated and follow the temperature and use-by instructions on the product label; consume promptly once opened.
Compare caviars and choose a tin
Read our Ossetra and Beluga comparison to explore their differences. Our caviar quantity guide helps you plan portions for your guests.
Good to know
- Origin: farmed Iranian caviar, like all caviar sold today, imported with a CITES certificate.
- Delivery: chilled, in an insulated box with ice packs, in 1 to 2 working days anywhere in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
- Storage: unopened between −3 °C and +3 °C; once opened, enjoy within 48 hours.
- Payment: online by card or TWINT; invoice on request.
Read more in our guides How long does caviar last, What to serve with caviar and Buying caviar online in Switzerland.
Not sure which species to choose? Compare them in our guide Ossetra vs Sevruga vs Baeri.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ossetra caviar taste like?
Ossetra comes from the Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), which takes about 14 years to mature. Its medium, firm pearls have a rich, nutty flavour; many connoisseurs consider it the most balanced caviar.
Is the Ossetra caviar farmed?
Yes. LeDiamont sells only caviar from farmed sturgeon. It is imported into Switzerland with the required CITES documents and kept chilled in Switzerland until dispatch.
Which tin sizes are available?
From a small 30 g tin to try, up to a large 1 kg tin for events and restaurants.
How is the caviar delivered?
We ship it chilled with Swiss Post, in an insulated box with ice packs. Delivery takes 1 to 2 working days anywhere in Switzerland and Liechtenstein; you choose the service (Economy, Priority or Swiss-Express) in the cart.
How long does it keep?
Unopened, in the fridge between −3 °C and +3 °C, a tin keeps from a few weeks up to about three months; the date on the tin applies. Once opened, enjoy it within 48 hours.
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