Pomodoro pizzutello delle Valli Ericine

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 soils.

The fruits are small, intensely red, with firm flesh and a sweet flavor. Harvesting takes place gradually from June to September. Traditionally, these tomatoes are preserved in hanging bunches, known as "pennule," for use during the winter. This variety has been recognized as a Slow Food Presidium for its cultural and agricultural value.