The pomodoro di Pachino (Italian: [pomoˈdɔːro di paˈkiːno]) is a protected geographical indication (PGI) for tomatoes from the southeast coast of Sicily, Italy, which has been granted PGI protection by the EU since 2003.[1]
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Varieties
The four varieties allowed within the classification include both cherry tomatoes and costoluto tomatoes, and are:[2]
- Ciliegino (cherry)
- Costoluto (large salad tomato; similar to a beefsteak tomato)
- Tondo liscio (round and smooth)
- Grappolo ('grape' tomato)
Area allowed for cultivation
Under the classification, the zone of production lies within the area bordered by Noto to the north, Portopalo di Capo Passero to the south, both in Syracuse, and Ispica (Ragusa) to the west.[3]
See also
References
- ^ EU Directory of PDO/PGI/TSG products - Pomodoro di Pachino Profile (Accessed 31/oct/2010)
- ^ Pomodoro di Pachino - Official Site: Varieties Archived 2010-11-09 at the Wayback Machine (Italian) (accessed 31/oct/2010)
- ^ Pomodoro di Pachino - Official Site: Territory Archived 2010-11-05 at the Wayback Machine (Italian) (accessed 31/oct/2010)
External links
- (in Italian) Pomodoro di Pachino - Official Site
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