Chopped Tomatoes. Sponsored by Alma. The School of Italian Culinary Arts. cirio 1856. Cirio is the sponsor of the Italian Chefs Federation. Finely Chopped Tomatoes. Only our ripest round tomatoes, picked at just the right moment are then peeled, deseeded and very finely chopped within hours into a thick, rich texture. Fragrant and with a vibrant red hue, they bring a vivid and inviting taste experience that makes every dish special. Ideal in any tomato based recipes. Thanks to its texture, our Polpa Finissima guarantees a perfect result for quickly cooked dishes for a fresh, juicy taste, as well as for slowly cooked dishes for a more thick and intense final taste.