Sorrento tomatoes are a type of large, ribbed, pinkish-red tomato from the Sorrento region of Italy, prized for their sweet, delicate flavor and meaty, firm flesh. This heirloom variety is a "bull's heart" type, meaning it has very few seeds and little water, making it ideal for eating fresh in salads like a Caprese, or for other culinary uses where a high-quality tomato flavor is desired. 

Appearance: Large, round, and ribbed with a skin that is light red tending towards pink, often with green hues at harvest. The flesh is firm and meaty.

Flavor: Sweet and delicate.

Seed count: Very few seeds.

Origin: The Sorrentine Peninsula in the province of Naples, Italy. 

Culinary uses

Fresh consumption: Their sweet and delicate flavor makes them excellent for fresh salads, such as a classic Caprese salad.

Other uses: Their high quality and flavor make them versatile for various culinary uses.