Pomodoro di Pachino () is a protected geographical indication (PGI) for tomatoes from the southeast coast of Sicily, Italy, granted by the EU since 2003.EU Directory of PDO/PGI/TSG products - Pomodoro di Pachino Profile (Accessed 31/oct/2010)

Origin According to Corriere della Sera it is not Italian at all but is actually a variety created in Israel by the multinational HaZera Genetics, that was introduced in Italy in 1989.

Varieties The four varieties allowed within the classification include both cherry tomatoes and costoluto tomatoes, and are:Pomodoro di Pachino - Official Site: Varieties (Italian) (accessed 31/oct/2010) 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.Pomodoro di Pachino - Official Site: Territory (Italian) (accessed 31/oct/2010)

See also

List of tomato cultivars

References

External links Pomodoro di Pachino - Official Site