Amazonian Reserve Peru
Origin, Tradition
and Heritage
Passionate producers, exceptional expertise. We carry their legacy to the finest tables in the world, without ever betraying its essence.
Amazonian Origins
Before reaching your kitchen
They carry centuries of history
Far more than fish, paiche and doncella are the living expression of Peruvian and Brazilian Amazonia: a terroir, a tradition, and a singular expertise.
Paiche · Pirarucu
The giant of the Amazon,
Known by two names.
In Peru, paiche is a fish unlike any other. One of the largest freshwater fish in the world, it can reach nearly three meters in length, and ranks among the most ancient species of the Amazon. Remarkably, it breathes air at the surface. The communities along its banks have lived alongside it for millennia, and have always given it a singular place in their culture.
Its firm, white, boneless flesh holds a central role in the cuisine of Loreto and Iquitos. It is prepared as ceviche, grilled patarashca-style in bijao leaves, or pan-seared with cocona. In Brazil, where it is known as Pirarucu, it is salted and dried, becoming what many call the cod of the Amazon. Nothing is wasted. The dried tongue serves as a grater, the scales feed local craftsmanship. These practices have been passed down for generations.
It all begins in the Peruvian jungle, near the great Amazonian rivers. There, men and women oversee every stage, from the hatchery to processing, guided by knowledge inherited from their elders. Behind every fillet stands their work and their pride, the pride of an entire region.
This paiche comes from Amazonian Reserve, a Peruvian brand born of responsible, closely managed aquaculture, with no wild harvesting, conceived to protect the species and preserve tradition. paiche is its flagship product. The brand already offers it in new preparations, including a smoked version, and continues to develop other products from Peru. Atlantissea is its exclusive importer, the only official channel to receive it with full traceability, from the Amazonian basin to your kitchen, year-round.
Amazon Basin - traditional Pirarucu fishing
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The Paiche, from its Origin
Follow Arapaima gigas from Amazonian waters to portioned fillet, harvested, bled, and hand-cut with the care the species deserves.
Doncella · Surubim · Pintado
The most prized freshwater catfish,
in South America.
In Peru, it is called the doncella, the lady of the rivers. It is a large Amazonian catfish, with a long and smooth scaleless body, recognizable by its spotted skin, which earns it the name pintado in Brazil, the painted fish. It can exceed one meter in length and ranks among the most prized catches of fishermen in Loreto.
Its white, tender, boneless flesh makes it one of the most coveted fish in all of Amazonia. In Peru, it is cooked in chilcano, that fragrant broth seasoned with mild chili, or simply grilled. In Brazil, in the Pantanal, it is marinated in annatto before being grilled over wood fire, or prepared as moqueca. Everywhere, it wins over those who taste it with its finesse and delicacy.
The Atlantissea doncella grows in controlled waters, in the Peruvian and Brazilian Amazon. Far from the wild fishing that is exhausting the rivers today, it is raised with patience by local teams who have known this fish for generations. Every stage is closely monitored, from birth to the table.
As with paiche, Atlantissea develops its brand alongside its producer, with the goal of bringing it to export markets and international fine dining. The doncella had never before left Amazonia in a form that was fully traceable and compliant with international standards. Atlantissea will build the very first supply chain for it and will be its exclusive importer, starting in 2027. For chefs and buyers, this is a rare opportunity to serve a fish still unknown to the world's finest tables, with a guaranteed origin.
Peru, Amazon Basin
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The Doncella, Born of the Amazon
Follow Pseudoplatystoma from Amazonian rivers to a pale, near-boneless fillet, handled, trimmed, and cut with the restraint its delicate flesh demands.
From the Amazon to Your Kitchen
Handled at the source, Controlled at every step.
As the exclusive importer, Atlantissea operates with full access to the production site in Peru. Filleting, portioning, and packaging are carried out on-site under direct supervision.
Juveniles produced on site. Full control from birth. No wild capture, no external hatcheries. Traceability begins before the fish is one inch long.
Raised in controlled pond aquaculture in the Peruvian Amazon. Harvested to schedule, monitored for weight and condition at every stage.
On-site production under certified standards. Local teams trained to meet international food safety and processing requirements.
Whole fish broken down into fillets and chef-ready portions on-site. Skin-on and skin-off formats prepared to commercial specifications.
IQF frozen at −18°C. Individually vacuum-packed. Full traceability documentation from pond to pallet. Exported under US FDA and FSMA compliance.
Exclusive Partnership
The exclusive international distributor
of Amazonian Reserve Peru.
Amazonian Reserve Peru is a certified producer, a brand, and a standard.
Ready to source
Two species, Available for the First Time.
The paiche is available now. The doncella will launch in 2027. Both are exclusive to Atlantissea.