Pomodoro di Pachino explained

The pomodoro di Pachino (pronounced as /it/) 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]

It is actually a variety created in Israel by the multinational HaZera Genetics, that was introduced in Italy in 1989.^[2]

Varieties

The four varieties allowed within the classification include both cherry tomatoes and costoluto tomatoes, and are:^[3]

• 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.^[4]

External links

• Pomodoro di Pachino - Official Site

Notes and References

1. http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/quality/door/registeredName.html?denominationId=555 EU Directory of PDO/PGI/TSG products - Pomodoro di Pachino Profile
2. Web site: Il pomodoro di Pachino? E' israeliano - Corriere della Sera . 2024-06-20 . www.corriere.it.
3. http://www.igppachino.it/index.php/prodotto/C18/ Pomodoro di Pachino - Official Site: Varieties
4. http://www.igppachino.it/index.php/territorio/C3/ Pomodoro di Pachino - Official Site: Territory