Sangue is an Italian variety that is reported to be a Smyrna type requiring caprification (pollination). However, a friend has confirmed with photos that she also has the correct variety and that others have fruited this in both Malaysia, and Idaho so it would appear to be a common type. The variety's name relates to this being known as “the blood fig.” We tried growing this variety previously but it was incorrect but finally another U.S. collector shared this with us and it is clearly the correct variety, fairly similar to specimen photos I’ve seen and having an appearance very fitting for its name. The fruit is only slightly sweet with a blend of a berry and figgy taste with a meaty and syrupy texture. The fruits were large with a large eye that were sealed with honey from the fruit.

This is an ancient variety and more can be read about it at this Italian site; https://www.biodiversitainrete.it/fic...