L’AQUILA’s Sorriso™ Tomato Range
At L’AQUILA, we proudly import Italy’s finest produce, and our Sorriso™ tomato range perfectly captures the heart of the Mediterranean sun in every bite. Grown in an open field, handpicked at peak ripeness, and prepared with care, these tomatoes are crafted to meet the demands of discerning chefs seeking authentic, bold flavours in a ready-to-use format.
With their bright skins and fleshy, sweet centres, our tomato selection is a true reflection of Mother Nature. Thanks to traditional methods like sun drying, slow roasting, and careful marination, they are preserved from fresh and retain their vibrant colour, ideal texture, and rich, balanced flavour all year round.
Explore our three premium tomato formats.
Sun Dried Plum Tomatoes
Sorriso™ Sun-Dried Tomatoes are made from perfectly ripened plum tomatoes that are hand-cut, lightly salted, and dried under the Mediterranean sun for 4–5 days. This time-honoured method produces a dense, crunchy texture and an intensely bold and savoury flavour. We offer them as:
- TL21 Sorriso® sun dried tomatoes loose 'au natural' (halves)
- TK21A/TK29/TK29A Sorriso® sun dried tomatoes marinated, low oil (halves, strips)
Bespoke products, more formats and preparations on request.
How to Use
- Loose 'au naturel' sun dried tomatoes are not ready to eat and should be rehydrated or marinated before use. Ideal stirred into pasta, sauces, or pestos; folded into artisan breads or focaccia dough; or used as inclusion in tapenades, sausages, cheese preparations, and more.
- Sun-dried tomatoes in sunflower oil are ready to eat — no rehydration needed. They make an excellent addition to pasta, pizza, sandwiches, paninis, salads, cous cous, antipasti and more.
Recipe Inspiration:
Homemade butter with sun dried tomatoes
A versatile butter made with richly flavoured sun-dried tomatoes, delivering intense umami and subtle sweetness. Perfect for melting over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or warm artisan bread. Also ideal for adding depth to sauces, risotto, sandwich spreads, or as a gourmet finishing touch.
Semi Dried Roasted Salad Tomatoes
Sorriso™ Semi Dried Salad Tomatoes handpicked, roasted and then marinated in oil either in herbs or 'au naturel' adding a perfect moisture and a sweet-acidic balance. We offer them as:
TK11B Sorriso® semi dried naturally sun ripened tomatoes in oil (quarters)
TK21L Sorriso® semi dried roasted tomatoes marinated in oil (quarters)
Bespoke products, more formats and preparation on request.
How to Use
They are ready to eat and perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes. Use them straight from the pack in salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, or as a flavourful addition to gourmet wraps with grilled chicken, fresh basil and mozzarella. Their rich taste and vibrant colour make them perfect for deli counters, foodservice, and artisan food creations.
Recipe Inspiration:
Thai chicken and peanut curry with rice and Mediterranean semi dried tomato
A vibrant, flavour-packed dish that brings together fragrant Thai spices and the rich, sun-kissed sweetness of Mediterranean semi dried tomatoes — a perfect East-meets-West infusion. The tomatoes bring depth and balance to the creamy peanut curry, enhancing the savoury chicken and creating a bold, unexpected twist.
Semi Dried Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Sorriso™ Semi-Dried Cherry Tomatoes are a celebration of natural sweetness and Mediterranean intensity. Grown under the warm Sicilian sun, these vine-ripened 'ciliegino' cherry tomatoes are harvested at peak ripeness for their vibrant colour and bold flavour. Gentle roasting — which preserves their rounded shape — draws out rich, caramelised notes and a soft bite, while marination locks in their intense flavour. We offer them as:
- TC03 Sorriso® premium Sicilian semi dried cherry tomatoes marinated in oil (halves)
- POMO40 Sorriso® roasted semi dried cherry tomatoes marinated in oil (halves)
Bespoke products, more formats and preparations on request.
How to Use
They are ready to eat and incredibly versatile. Use them straight from the pack in creative appetisers or canapés, stir into pasta or rice dishes, or add to salads, quiches and veggie poke bowls. They also make a flavour-rich addition to gourmet sandwiches, quiche, grain bowls, deli counter selections, or as a vibrant topping for flatbreads and focaccia. Their soft texture and concentrated sweetness work beautifully in both chilled and warm dishes.
Recipe Inspiration:
Mediterranean Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella & Cherry Tomatoes
A vibrant salad showcasing the sweet intensity of semi-dried cherry tomatoes paired with the soft richness of Buffalo mozzarella. Perfect as a refreshing Mediterranean side or a light, flavourful starter.
Besides our tomato range, which is listed above, we offer bespoke products, additional formats and preparations upon request.