Italian Fruit Vegetables

Datterino is a variety of tomato originating from Sicily, known for its sweet and intense flavor. It is small and oval-shaped, resembling a date, with a weight ranging from 15 to 40 grams (0.5 - 1.3 oz). The pulp is firm with low water content, a ... READ MORE

Cuore di bue (which means "oxheart" in Italian) is a traditional heirloom tomato variety known for its large, piriform shape, thin skin, and meaty, juicy flesh. It is a beefsteak-type tomato, prized for its sweet, delicate flavor and low acidity, ... READ MORE

The historic city of Mantua, located in Lombardy's southeastern corner is famous for its pumpkins – you can find zucca of every size, shape, and color there. The Marina di Chioggia variety is round with flattened top and bo... READ MORE

Peperoni cruschi are flakes of crumbled fried heirloom peppers grown around Senise in the Italian region of Basilicata. Small, red, elongated, and slightly curvy Senise peppers have a sweet flavor with only a hint of heat. Due to the fact... READ MORE

Prized by many chefs as the best of its kind, Pomodoro S. Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino is a variety of plum tomato grown along the banks of Sarno River in the fertile volcanic plains south of Mount Vesuvius, namely within the ... READ MORE

Named after its town of origin, pomodoro di Pachino refers to various varieties of fresh tomatoes grown within the Sicilian province of Syracuse. The sweet flavored Pachino tomatoes are characterized by a particularly succulent flesh and ... READ MORE

Tenerumi (lit. tendrils) are the tips, buds, and leaves of Sicilian summer squash, called zucchina or cucuzza in local dialect. Their flavor is pleasantly nutty with a slightly bitter aftertaste. It's recommended to simply boil tenerumi, ... READ MORE

Costoluto fiorentino is a tomato variety originating from Florence. This heirloom has a distinct flattened and heavily ribbed shape. When mature, the color of the tomato is a brilliant deep red. These tomatoes have a meaty and juicy textu... READ MORE

Friggitello is a southeastern Italian pepper variety (Capsicum annuum) that's also known as friarielli, puparulill, or sweet Italian peppers. These peppers are elongated and have a conical shape and thin waxy skin. The flesh is pale green and cris... READ MORE

Grown and produced in the province of Naples, namely within the Vesuvio National Park, Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio refers to cherry tomatoes which are marketed al piennolo, braided in bunches and sun-dried. As the tomatoe... READ MORE

Corbarino is a traditional plum-shaped tomato variety native to Corbara, a small town in the Campania region of Italy, near the Amalfi Coast. It is known for its elongated shape, bright red color, thin skin, and intense, slightly sweet flavor with... READ MORE

Pomodoro giallo refers to the yellow type of tomato that is grown all over Italy, particularly in the south, and is known as delicate, sweet, and slightly acidic. Several regional varieties of yellow tomatoes exist, each with distinct characterist... READ MORE

The red eggplant first appeared in Rotonda in the late 1930s when Italian emigrants and colonists living in Ethiopia returned home just before the advent of World War II and brought this peculiar plant with them. The hardiness and versatility of <... READ MORE

Pera d'Abruzzo is a traditional Italian tomato variety native to the Abruzzo region in central-eastern Italy. Historically cultivated in both coastal and mountainous areas, this heirloom tomato is known for its distinctive pear shape, deep red col... READ MORE

Pizzutello tomato is a traditional Italian variety renowned for its small, oval shape with a distinctive pointed tip—"pizzuto" in the local dialect, which gives the tomato its name. Predominantly cultivated in the Campania region, especially... READ MORE

Regina di Torre Canne Tomato is a local variety of long-storage tomato grown in the salty soils of the Coastal Dunes Park, between Fasano and Ostuni in Puglia, Italy. Its name, "Regina" (meaning "Queen"), comes from the distinctive shape of its pe... READ MORE

Named after the town of its origin, Peperone di Senise refers to fresh, dried or powdered chili pepper of the Tronco, Uncino and Appuntito varieties, grown between the rivers of Agri and Sinni, within the provin... READ MORE

Named after a small town known for its agriculture, Peperone di Pontecorvo is fresh pepper of the Cornetto variety grown within the province of Frosinone. It is distinguished by its sweet flavor, a very thin skin, and delicate fl... READ MORE

Pomodoro fiaschetto di Torre Guaceto is a traditional cherry or plum tomato variety originating from Carovigno. The fiaschetto tomatoes are small in size, sweet, juicy, and great for preserving. They're often used to prepare passata (tomato sauce)... READ MORE

Riccio di Parma is a traditional heirloom tomato variety originating from the Parma region in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Its name translates to "curly of Parma," reflecting its distinctive heavily ribbed and pleated appearance. The fruits are large, s... READ MORE

Antichi pomodori di Napoli are traditional tomato varieties from the Campania region, particularly in the provinces of Naples, Avellino, and Salerno. They belong to the San Marzano type and include over 30 ecotypes, distinguished by their thin ski... READ MORE

The Camone tomato is a unique variety from Sardinia, Italy, known for its crisp texture, balanced sweet and tart flavor, and distinctive green shoulders when ripe. It is a medium-sized, round tomato with firm flesh and high sugar and acidity level... READ MORE

Marinda tomato is a distinctive variety cultivated primarily in Sicily, especially around the renowned Pachino area. Harvested between February and May, these "winter tomatoes" thrive in the region's salty soil and water, which give them a unique,... READ MORE

Prunill tomato is a traditional variety with a deep red hue cultivated in Apulia that derives its name from its plum-like shape ("prugna" in Italian). This tomato is renowned for its sweet flavor and a local agriculture staple. Typically harvested... READ MORE

Pomodoro di Villa Literno is a high-quality tomato, renowned for its rich flavor, vibrant color, and dense texture. Grown in the fertile volcanic soils of Villa Literno, in the province of Caserta, this tomato benefits from an ideal Mediterranean ... READ MORE

Pomodoro pizzutello delle Valli Ericine is a traditional tomato variety that has been cultivated for over eighty years in the Ericine Valleys of Sicily. This plant has adapted to local conditions, growing without irrigation on clayey and salty soi... READ MORE

The pomodoro di Pachino ciliegino is a cherry tomato variety (ciliegino) grown in Pachino, Sicily, and is protected by the IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) status, ensuring its quality and regional authenticity. It is prized for its bright re... READ MORE

Pomodoro siccagno della Valle del Bilìci is a variety of tomato grown without irrigation, typical of Sicily, particularly in the Valle del Bilìci. This cultivation technique, known as "siccagno", relies solely on rainwater and soil m... READ MORE