The Monte Somma Ancient Tomato Purée – Roots is the finest and most velvety version of the Vesuvian tomato from the region. It originates from ancient Monte Somma tomatoes, grown on sandy and lapilli soils, hand-picked at peak ripeness and processed within hours of harvest.

The fruits are selected, briefly blanched, and passed until achieving a silky texture, without skins or seeds, yet retaining all the natural sweetness and slight acidity that enhances the dish. In the jar, you’ll find a vivid and intense red, the aroma of freshly picked tomato, a hint of Mediterranean herbs, and that mineral note typical of Monte Somma soils.

Why Nero Vesuviano

We chose the Monte Somma Ancient Tomato Purée – Roots because it combines three things that are fundamental to us: true territory, clean processing, clear taste. The raw material comes from the slopes of Monte Somma, with that mix of sweetness and minerality you recognize at the first spoonful. The processing is essential, respectful, without shortcuts: just tomato, salt (if needed), and the right cooking time.

It’s a purée that behaves as we want in the kitchen: doesn’t overpower, doesn’t “stain” the dish, but enhances it in depth. It’s the ideal base for our idea of “mineral, elegant, gourmet” cuisine, from the simplest recipes to service preparations.