Description

Near Naples, in Italy’s Campania region, grows the world-renowned San Marzano tomato. Cultivated in the nutrient-rich volcanic soil of Mount Vesuvius, these tomatoes are celebrated for their naturally sweet flavor and low acidity. Their slender shape, thick skin that’s easy to peel, and few seeds make them ideal for authentic Italian recipes. Due to their delicate nature, they are handpicked at the peak of ripeness. Highly prized, they are often imitated, but genuine San Marzano tomatoes, hailed as the “best in the world,” are identified by the label “Pomodoro San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese Nocerino D.O.P.,” the Cosorzio and D.O.P. symbols, and a unique number issued by the Cosorzio.