Variety said to originate in Italy, seeds obtained from a transalpine collector.

Large orange-red fruit, 300 to 500 grams, strongly ribbed or even pleated beefsteak type on the upper 2/3.
Has similarities to 'Riccio di Parma' in less puckering and potato foliage.

Fleshy and dense flesh, small, often hollow cells containing very few seeds and gel.

Flavour of heirloom tomatoes, versatile use, it can be used both in salads or in coulis and sauces.

Vigorous plant but medium development, potato foliage, indeterminate growth.

Average production, few fruits but only big ones.