Tomatoes are the heart and soul of Italian cuisine. With its deep red color and luscious, succulent sweetness, biting into one of these beauties is unlike any experience you ever had. Originally hailing from Latin America, the tomato found its perfect home in the sunny southern regions of Italy during the 15th century.

Italians quickly adopted this new ingredient, and it soon became a cornerstone of their cuisine. Today, Italy boasts some of the world's most cherished heirloom tomato varieties, lovingly tended to by generations of Italian farmers.