Fig Database®: Mattepinta

Mattepinta Information

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Possible Synonyms / AKA:
Introduced By:
Dr. Paolo Belloni (Pomona Gardens)
Origin:
Italy
Main Flavor Group:
Other - A unique combination of flavors, blending fruity, tropical, sweet, and acidic notes. This diverse profile creates a dynamic taste experience, often with hints of complexity and refreshing undertones.
Family Group:
Fig Type:
Common - Self fertile and will grow anywhere conditions are suitable
Cold Hardy:
N/A
Container Variety:
N/A
Easy Rooting:
N/A
Main Season:
any
Availability:
N/A
Breba Crop:
No
Seed Crunch:
N/A
Eye:
small
Skin Toughness:
moderate
Fruit Size:
Medium to large
Rain Resistance:
N/A
Tree Vigor:
Medium
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Description

Mattepinta comes from Paolo at Pomona Gardens. The mother tree is huge and this is a local favorite. The colors are amazing and it is juicy and sweet. It’s a Common Fig and super rare to find the real one. This variety traces back to the early 1900’s and is well documented.

Puglia, a southern region forming the heel of Italy’s “boot,” is known for its whitewashed hill towns, centuries-old farmland and hundreds of kilometers of Mediterranean coastline. Capital Bari is a vibrant port and university town, while Lecce is known as “Florence of the South” for its baroque architecture. Alberobello and the Itria Valley are home to “trulli,” stone huts with distinctive conical roofs.

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Brian Melton: September 9, 2020

All the way from Pomona gardens in Puglia is one of Paolo’s most beloved figs. It is called “Mattepinta” and is ancient and known to be a favorite with the locals. This fig is drop dead amazing! Why??? Because it is semi sweet and juicy with a slight acidic bite at the end. It does not taste like your Black Madeira type or White Madeira type. It is very unique with only one other variety that is somewhat similar is “Igo” at Prusch Park. But that fig is below average. It is very prolific and good size 50-60grams. It has a skin that is thick with a small eye and has shipped very well for us. Unique in its own way..

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