La Torrente Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP
La Torrente
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Hand-split Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP, a cherry tomato grown on the volcanic slopes of Vesuvius, sweet and intense.
About the La Torrente Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP
The Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio is a small, pointed cherry tomato grown on the volcanic slopes of Vesuvius, DOP-protected since 2009. La Torrente packs the hand-split halves, called pacchetella, in their own juice.
It is a different sauce from a plum-tomato base: sweeter, more concentrated, with a mineral edge from the volcanic soil. Spread it as is for a bright marinara-style topping, or use it alongside a plum sauce for depth.
Specifications
Strengths
- Distinctive Vesuvian cherry tomato, DOP
- Sweet and concentrated with a mineral edge
- Hand-split pacchetella in its own juice
Watch for
- Pricier and more specialist than plum tomatoes
- Sweeter profile is not a classic plum sauce
- Smaller tins than catering plum cans
Common questions
What is Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio?
It is a small, pointed cherry tomato grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Vesuvius near Naples, DOP-protected since 2009 and traditionally hung in clusters, the piennolo, to keep for months. It is sweeter and more concentrated than a plum tomato, with a mineral note from the volcanic soil.
Can I use Piennolo tomatoes for pizza sauce?
Yes. Spread the hand-split pacchetella straight from the tin for a sweet, bright topping, or blend a little into a plum-tomato sauce for depth. They shine on a marinara or a simple pizza where the tomato is the star.
