A passion for tomatoes
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Edition 19
03.12.2025
A generous land, kissed by the sun, is ideal for cultivating the finest varieties of tomatoes. These are not just fruits but traditions to be preserved through the cultivation of ancient and native varieties, hand-harvesting, and artisanal processing methods that blend craftsmanship with research. From field to table, each company has its own secret, because every preserve speaks of identity and landscapes, of rediscovered traditions and responsible innovation. Telling the story of these excellences means entering a world where every jar can surprise those who seek authenticity.
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Azienda agraria Paolo Petrilli
Born in the heart of Salento, this family-run farm cultivates local ancient grains with care and responsibility, using sustainable crop rotations and stone milling that preserves all the nutrients of the kernel. The result? Flours rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, yet with a low glycemic load and high digestibility, all packaged in recyclable materials
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Azienda agricola Calemone
On a small strip of land overlooking the unspoiled beaches of the Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve (Brindisi), tomato cultivation captures the scents of a generous territory. Processing follows ancient methods, which is why the Fiaschetto tomato of Torre Guaceto has become a recognized Slow Food Presidium.

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Capobianco Organic Farm
In the countryside around Foggia, this family-run organic farm cultivates 320 hectares of land along the ancient road that once connected the sea to the city. This area is naturally suited to tomato production, yielding flavorful fruits and precious preserves, all presented in jars with elegant, contemporary design.

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Casale Pietropaolo
At the heart of Vesuvius National Park, on the slopes of Mount Somma in Pollena Trocchia, stands a nineteenth-century farmhouse. Here, volcanic soil, tradition, and passion give life to Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP: clusters of tiny tomatoes grown by hand and preserved hanging throughout the winter.

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Famiglia Crispino
From Calabria, typical tomatoes and vegetables transformed into preserves to enjoy all year round. Generation after generation, the family has passed down tradition and dedication. Ancient recipes, food safety, and love for the land are the values that have always guided the company.

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Fragassi
On the hills of Città Sant’Angelo in Abruzzo, Tenuta Fragassi cultivates the Pera d’Abruzzo Tomato, an ancient, sweet, low-acid variety that is now being rediscovered and celebrated. Here, the tomatoes are carefully harvested and transformed into passatas, ready-made sauces, ragùs, pâtés, and preserved-in-oil specialties. The local extra-virgin olive oil makes the products even more refined.

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Italianavera sughi & affini
A young, women-led company that produces and transforms the finest tomato varieties from Campania into excellent sauces and preserves using traditional recipes. The packaging, however, is anything but traditional: eco-friendly pop-style cans, where each color corresponds to a different tomato variety.

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Masseria Dauna
From Puglia, opening a jar of this passata releases the unmistakable aroma of homemade tomato sauce, made with hand-picked tomatoes selected in open fields. Other specialties include Spaccatelle (tomatoes sliced with the skin on) and whole peeled tomatoes.

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Masseria Mirogallo
Low-impact farming techniques and processing of freshly harvested fruits directly in the farm’s own workshop just meters from the fields. This company in Matera has chosen to focus on ancient local cultivars to keep its roots alive. Processing methods include drying, salting, and preservation in oil.

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Paglione azienda agricola biologica
Craftsmanship, authenticity, and flavor are the core values of this farm, which – using organic methods and a short, closed supply chain – turns freshly picked tomatoes into richly flavored preserves. In the generous lands of the Tavoliere delle Puglie, they grow especially the Prunill tomato, a native Lucera variety, and the Roma tomato, the flagship of the “No Added Salt” line.

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Sapori Vesuviani
Among the volcanic hills surrounding Vesuvius, this family-run company restores and enhances local agricultural heritage: vegetables, Vesuvian apricots, and above all Pomodorini del Piennolo DOP, transformed into preserves, passatas, jams, and oil-packed specialties. Its strength lies in the short supply chain, which brings authentic, old-world flavors directly from field to table.

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Virtuna 1934
Founded by a family of farmers from Ercolano, this company carries on the tradition of Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP, grown by hand, harvested in clusters, and processed using artisanal methods. The range also includes yellow cherry tomatoes, friarielli, and other handcrafted preserves.

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