La Bella San Marzano tomatoes are grown in the "agro nocerino", "the area for D.O.P. San Marzano Tomatoes", however, Viscardi La Bella San Marzano is an independent company that follows the regulations of the BRC Global Standard, which many consider having a higher standard compared to the D.O.P. Here at Ditalia, whether it is D.O.P, BRC or any other regulation, the quality and value of a product is all relative to its taste and La Bella San Marzano is a great tasting tomato. This Passata di Pomodoro is great bottled tomato puree that will be a perfect base to any sauce for any application.