San Marzano DOP Tomatoes, Fontanella (400gr)

San Marzano DOP tomatoes are the most sought-after tomato variety and the only one awarded DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) status.

Grown exclusively in the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino area near Mount Vesuvius in Campania, these San Marzano variety tomatoes thrive in mineral-rich volcanic soil, developing a naturally sweet flavour, very low acidity, and firm, fleshy texture.

Unlike standard tomatoes, San Marzano DOP tomatoes are hand-harvested at peak ripeness and peeled and canned whole to retain their natural flavour and aroma. Their dense texture and perfectly balanced sweetness make them ideal for any recipe featuring tomatoes as an ingredient, from slow-simmered sauces such as Bolognese to soups, pizza, and countless more Italian and non dishes.

Loved by chefs and home cooks alike, San Marzano tomatoes are an essential ingredient for anyone passionate about food.>

Fontanella is a family that has been cultivating and selecting the best Italian tomatoes since 1957.

Passion and experience are their values. Fontanella selects the fields in which to grow the best quality tomatoes and they work them as our grandparents did, using the same tools they were using, smell and touch.

All their tomatoes, not only the San Marzano DOP, come from Italy, from the sunny southern Italian regions, and only the best and ripe tomatoes end in their tins. The secret of any tomato based sauce is in the ripeness of the tomatoes, if the tomatoes are ripe the resulting product is sweet and do not need anything to balance the acidity, any sweetener, needed when the tomatoes are unripe. Fontanella is a true and authentic italian family before a company, and with each tin, they bring only the best Italian tomatoes.