Marfuga L'affiorante Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2023

Extra-virgin olive oil Marfuga L’affiorante is the very special early season olive oil at the Marfuga estate. Freshly picked in late October, the oil is produced by Francesco Gradassi from slightly pre-mature, hand-picked monocultivar, 100% Moraiolo olives. 

This fruity and fragrant olive oil is a delicacy on the table of even the most demanding and refined customer. This green oil is intensely fruity and elegantly scented of leaves and grass. The taste is round, smooth and full-bodied, expressing a gentle reminder of fresh grass and olives, with a bitter and slightly spicy after-taste. Noted to have well-balanced fruity, bitter, and spicy elements.

The unmistakable olive taste--and sharp, bitter after-taste--comes from the naturally rich chemical qualities that modern medicine claims fundamental in the fight against the signs of aging. 

The bottling process preserves the precious olive particles, leaving an intense, full-bodied olive oil. Very limited production of ~4000 Liters per year.

Notes: Lemon yellow, intense and clear. Perceptions of cut grass, unripe banana, lettuce, sage, and rosemary, together with a trace of citrus and sweeter sensations of walnut and fresh almonds. Complete and velvety taste…strong character in its hint of bitterness. At the end, deep spicy note such as chili pepper, which is for a long time, persistent. 

For those seeking the benefits of hydroxytyrosol, Marfuga contains a high level of antioxidants and high polyphenols and meets the criteria for a Super Premium Olive Oil. Very low acidity (0.18%). Marfuga is in the highest antioxidant/polyphenol classification by Unaprol.

Flos Olei 2024 (99/100)

Flos Olei 2023 (99/100)

Bibenda, 5 Gocce (2023)

Presidium Slow Food 2023

Gambero Rosso La Stella 2022 for 10 consecutive years of Tre Foglie

Flos Olei 2022 (99/100)

Merum 2022

Gambero Rosso Tre Foglie 2022

Presidium Slow Food 2021

Fabulous oil, multiple award-winner.

Combines well with savory dishes, and is particularly tasty with legumes, soups, roasted food, grilled meat, and high quality white fish. Other ideas include farro, lightly prepared beans, tomato salads, risotto with artichokes, and on fresh mozzarella. 

Each 500 ml. bottle is numbered and gift boxed.

Polyphenols: 611 mg/kg