Description

Old-world sweetness with market-stall glamour. Quadrata d’Asti Rosso is the famed Italian blocky bell prized for its ultra-thick walls, juicy crunch, and sun-ripened cherry notes. Think classic bell flavor turned up—clean, low-acid sweetness with a gentle floral finish that shines raw on a platter and caramelizes beautifully on the grill.

The plants are sturdy and prolific, typically 2 to 3 feet tall with a well-branched, compact habit that sets heavy clusters of large, four-lobed fruit. Deep green foliage frames impressive pods that routinely reach 4 to 6 inches across. They mature from glossy green to a saturated ruby red that signals peak sugar and aroma. The meaty walls roast, blister, and peel easily, hold their shape when stuffed, and keep a satisfying snap for salads and pickles.

Bite into a fully colored pod and bright garden sweetness arrives first, followed by a mellow, buttery finish. In the kitchen, Quadrata d’Asti Rosso is a natural for antipasto boards, sheet-pan roasts, and charring over flame before peeling into silky strips. Stuff whole for oven bakes, dice into sauces and grain bowls, or dry at peak red and grind into a sweet, brick-red powder that lifts rubs and vegetables. Rooted in the produce traditions of Asti, this beloved Capsicum annuum heirloom delivers dependable yields, showpiece size, and the kind of flavor that makes simple meals feel special.