"The Gold of the Lagoon" transports us to Orbetello, Italy, a town nestled between freshwater and the salt sea, in the distinctive ecosystem of the lagoon. We follow the Kavita's meeting with the Cooperativa dei Pescatori di Orbetello, a fishers' trust managing the unique Orbetello lagoon, with a history dating back to the 1940s.
Kavita's journey delves into the meticulous process of creating bottarga, a local delicacy made from mullet roe, reflecting the region's rich meroir (a neologism that brings together terroir and sea - mare, in Italian). The cooperative's commitment to sustainable fishing practices and ecosystem preservation is evident throughout. The reader is invited to get a taste of pici di bottarga and freshly grilled fish, while exploring the connection between the fishers, their catch, and the lagoon's biodiversity.