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Pomodoro di Pachino

The Pomodoro di Pachino (Tomato of Pachino) is an IGP/PGI for tomatoes from the southeast coast of Sicily, Italy.

Contents

The EU granted IGP protection in 2003.

Varieties

The four varieties allowed within the classification include both cherry tomatoes and Costoluto tomatoes these are:

  • Ciliegino (Cherry)
  • Costoluto (Large salad tomato; similar to a Cuor di Bue)
  • Tondo liscio
  • Grappolo ('Grape' tomato)
  • Area allowed for cultivation

    Under the classification, the zone of production are within the area bordered by Noto, to the north, Portopalo di Capo Passero to the south, both in Syracuse, and by Ispica (Ragusa) to the west.

    References

    Pomodoro di Pachino Wikipedia