This heirloom Italian tomato has been a beloved choice for over a century, with its deep ribbing and flattened shape making it quite attractive. It's a staple in Italy for both fresh eating and preserving, and its intensely flavorful, deep red flesh is highly sought after. Chefs in this country have also taken a liking to this variety, and once you taste it, you may never go back to store-bought tomato paste or sauce. Despite its lack of plate appeal, the knobby, lobed red fruit sets a long, heavy crop and boasts a robust, tangy, and "tomatoey" flavor.