Old variety, heirloom from Italy.

Oblong fruit with an ovoid/pear-shaped tendency, 12 to 15 cm long and 400 to 1200 grams.

Deep purple almost black shiny epidermis.

Good flavor, mainly used in ratatouille and stuffed.

Vigorous plant with great development, +/- 80 cm that will need to be staked.

Generous production quite early in the season, 72 to 85 days.

Good preservation of fruits.