Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP
Vesuvius piennolo tomato
Small tomatoes of ecotypes traditionally grown on the Vesuvius slopes, descending from the popular names Fiaschella, Lampadina, Patanara, Principe Borghese and Re Umberto. They are hung in the piennolo, the bunch tied and kept through the winter.
Designation
- Certification
- DOP
- Category
- Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed
Where it is made
The Vesuvius slopes, province of Napoli.
How it is made
An indeterminate-growth plant, grown on volcanic soil with little or no irrigation, which is what concentrates the fruit.