Tomato Costoluto Genovese is an Italian favorite that has been around since the early 1900s. The tomatoes are flat-rounded, bright red and heavily grated, and the taste is fantastic: very flavorful, hearty and high in acidity. The Costoluto Genovese is a real all-rounder in the kitchen - for preserving, cooking, juicing, and it tastes delicious in salads and on sandwiches too. It is the secret ingredient in countless Italian family recipes. The plants are vigorous and prefer the hottest spot in the garden.