At the foothills of the majestic Mount Marfuga the very hill that gives this iconic frantoio its name, lies one of Umbria’s greatest treasures: Azienda Agraria Marfuga.
A family legacy.
A living tradition.
A producer whose oils are among the most prized in the world.
An Afternoon With Francesco & his team – Pure Magic
We spent a gorgeous afternoon with Francesco and his team, and what an experience it was.
From the moment we arrived, we felt their warmth, their pride, and the deep love they have for this land and its fruit.
Watching oil being extracted in their mill was like watching a beautiful choreography – every movement precise, every step deliberate.
And the aroma…
My god… the aroma.
Freshly extracted oil releasing a perfume so good you could wear it as aftershave or perfume.
A Taste Experience We’ll Never Forget
– WOW –
From this session, we chose three beautiful oils to add to our collection. When we were introduced to Riserva; a beautiful golden oil – rich in aromas of artichoke, thistle and green vegetal notes, we knew this was going to be our Club selection. On the palate, a complex composition of green vegetables and green almond with well balanced bitterness and pungency and a lovely peppery finish that tells you this is quality.
Incredible on its own.
Mind-blowing on bruschetta.
And then, the surprise…
Olive oil on tiramisu.
We were blown away – a completely new dimension of flavour and richness. We loved it so much that it is one of the three recipe cards our members will receive with their September Club Oil.
A Story Rooted in Centuries of Dedication
Olive farming in Umbria is one of the oldest traditions in Italy, dating back to the Etruscans and Marfuga stands proudly in that lineage.
Their family has been producing and selling olive oil since 1817, with early records showing Francesco’s great grandfather sending glass jugs of “precious nectar” to families in northern Italy in the early 1900s.
The real turning point came with Francesco’s father Ettore; a banker by trade but olive oil deep in his soul.
During Italy’s agricultural crisis in the ’50s and ’60s he could have walked away from the groves like many others, but lucky for us, he refused to abandon the land. Instead, he expanded the groves and in 1976 built a new mill with one mission:
To craft impeccable extra virgin olive oil.
He passed down:
- His motivation
- His passion
- His technical mastery
And today, those values are the foundation of Marfuga’s global success.
Philosophy: Excellence, Always
Marfuga’s strength comes from uncompromising standards and an obsession with quality:
- A landscape rich in history and fertility
- Native Umbrian cultivars
- Precision at every step
- Family passion deeply woven into the process
Their oils consistently win awards across Italy, Europe, and the United States. But what truly sets them apart is the soul behind it all, a family that has never stopped striving, never stopped improving, and never lost their love for the land of Spoleto.
Why Marfuga Belongs in The Good Oil Club
Because Marfuga is everything we admire in a producer:
Heritage. Passion. Precision. Authenticity.
They honour their ancestors, respect their land, and pour their hearts into every drop.
Meeting Francesco confirmed what the world has long known:
Marfuga doesn’t just make extra virgin olive oil, they craft Umbrian excellence.
And now, their extraordinary creations have a new home with The Good Oil Club.
