The Soul of Umbria in Every Drop
Some producers make olive oil.
Marco Viola lives it.
His roots run as deep as the ancient trees clinging to the rocky hills of Sant’Eraclio di Foligno. His story isn’t just about olives it’s about heritage, devotion, and the profound bond between a farmer and his land.
A Morning With Marco & the Viola Team
We spent a fantastic morning with Marco Viola and his team, who took us through every stage of their craft; from the steep, dramatic groves to their state-of-the-art mill tucked in the Umbrian hills.
It was a rain-interrupted day, and that alone speaks volumes.
Premium producers like Marco refuse to run the mill in rain, because water can compromise quality and introduce defects. That’s how seriously they take excellence.
Instead, we tasted the oils from the previous day’s milling and they were exquisite. Fragrant, vibrant, complex and so very Umbrian.
Marco’s Philosophy, Roots, Respect & Reverence
His philosophy is grounded in:
- Deep love for his birthplace
- Respect for nature’s rhythms
- Organic farming as a way of life, not a marketing badge
- Balance between tree, soil, climate, and human hands
- Absolute belief that whatever you give to nature, she returns tenfold
For Marco, olive oil is not a product; it’s a story.
A year of devotion, beginning in the grove, ending in the mill, and captured in a single bottle.
Where Umbrian Magic Happens
The Viola groves are unlike anywhere else – steep hills, native cultivars, olive trees literally rooted in rock.
This rugged terrain produces oils with intense personality and unmistakable Umbrian character – peppery, aromatic, alive.
Every bottle reflects:
- Minimal time between harvest and milling
- Careful varietal selection
- Organic fertilisation
- Traditional cultivation
- Precision and patience
This is why Viola oils are loved across the world, they cannot be replicated. They are born from a place, a history, and a man whose passion is the heartbeat of the farm.
Why Viola Belongs in The Good Oil Club
Because Marco Viola embodies everything we admire in a producer:
Heart. Integrity. Mastery. Respect for nature.
And a philosophy built not on marketing, but on tradition, love, and relentless dedication.
Meeting Marco confirmed what the world already knows:
Viola doesn’t just produce premium EVOO, they produce Umbrian poetry. This is backed by their place in the ‘Hall of Fame’ status in the Flos Olei Guide, one of only 9 international producers to attain the perfect score of 100 out of 100 and identifiable with the Red Giant Tasting Cup trophy.
And now, their extraordinary oils join the artisans of The Good Oil Club, bringing the soul of Umbria straight to your table. We have selected Sincero as the June club oil – a robust and beautifully balanced oil that pairs well anywhere from a steak to your heartier vegetable dishes.
New monthly club subscriptions that sign up before midnight on the 2nd of June will be automatically included in the June run.
