Perfect for making homemade sauces Cento D.O.P. certified San Marzano tomatoes are hand picked only when they are ripe, giving them a distinctively sun-ripe and sweet taste.
D.O.P. (Protected Designation of Origin) certified San Marzano tomatoes are grown in the Agro Sarnese Nocerino region of Italy, renowned for its especially fruitful soil as a result of its proximity to Mount Vesuvius.
The D.O.P. Seal Certifies not only that a tomato product is made from authentic San Marzano tomatoes but also that the product is produced with the proper method to ensure superior quality.
What is D.O.P. and Why is it important...
What the D.O.P. symbols mean...
Certifies that cultivation and the processing take place in the geographical area.
Certifies that producers follow production specifications.
Consortium regulates the production and sale of the tomatoes.
