A visit to the town of San Marzano close to Naples and in the region of Campania on the west coast of Italy, one would be embraced by it’s bright and cheerful energy. The days are warm and sunny and the nights are kissed by the cool breezes of the Mediterranean. The durum wheat for Italy’s world famous pasta comes from this region. The Romans thought of the San Marzano region as a real Garden of Eden. The San Marzano region and it's lush, fertile fields are responsible for a cornucopia of the best crops that grow in Italy. Far and away it's most famous crop is the San Marzano Style Tomato.  They are red and juicy and are the most naturally sweet tomato in the world. The San Marzano region lies in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius where the volcanic ash has enriched the soils for centuries. This combined with the weather and years of experience, tradition, pride and you no longer wonder why these San Marzano tomatoes are the best of the best in the world. These are the same tomatoes that Victoria uses to make it's renowned Pasta Sauces.  So, if you are one of those people that feels they have to make their own "gravy" these are the tomatoes for you. The people of San Marzano are proud of their local traditions and this jovial simplicity is reflected in their cuisine. San Marzano and Victoria are excited to offer you a choice -- either the ready to eat Vicoria Pasta Sauces embracing only the finest ingredients of this region or just the world's best tomatoes available for you to enjoy.   COPYRIGHT©2005 VICTORIA PACKING CORP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ( PRO-022305-PT )