$78.00
Marfuga Riserva is Umbrian olive oil at its most expressive — green, structured and alive.
This exceptional extra virgin olive oil is produced from a rigorous selection of olives, harvested just before full ripeness, when aromatic intensity, freshness and balance are at their peak. It’s a deliberate choice that defines the oil’s personality: vibrant, complex and deeply savoury.
In the glass, Riserva reveals an intense, deep green colour — a visual promise of freshness and power.
On the nose, it is immediately fresh and herbaceous, bursting with classic Umbrian character. Artichoke and cardoon dominate, supported by notes of thistle and freshly cut grass, creating a clean, green aromatic profile that feels both wild and precise.
On the palate, the oil opens full and confident, delivering a beautifully measured balance of bitterness and spiciness. The bitterness is firm but elegant, the spice clean and progressive, never aggressive. As the flavours unfold, a rich tapestry of vegetal notes emerges — leafy greens, wild herbs — finishing with a distinct, lingering note of green almond that brings depth and refinement.
The finish is long, savoury and mouth-watering — the kind that invites another taste, then another.
This is an oil with scale and structure, yet remarkable harmony.
Marfuga Riserva is a finishing oil, designed to elevate dishes where flavour matters.
Drizzle it generously — and strictly raw — over legumes and vegetable soups, where its bitterness cuts through richness and adds definition. It is outstanding on bean soups, lentils and chickpea dishes, bringing clarity and energy to earthy flavours.
With proteins, Riserva shines. It pairs beautifully with grilled red meats, roast beef and lamb, but is equally impressive with fine fish such as sea bass, snapper and gilthead bream, especially when grilled or simply prepared. The oil’s herbaceous intensity enhances the fish without overpowering it.
Fresh cheeses are a natural match. Pour it over burrata, mozzarella or ricotta, where the contrast between creaminess and green bitterness is irresistible. Even the simplest dish — plain pasta or rice finished with parmesan shavings — becomes something special under a generous pour of Riserva.
It’s also exceptional with grilled or steamed vegetables, salads built on bitter leaves, and classic bruschetta, where the oil takes centre stage.
This is not an oil for hiding in a recipe. It’s an oil for finishing, defining and elevating.
Marfuga Riserva — green Umbrian power, refined by balance.
| Flavour Intensity | |
|---|---|
| Cultivation Type | |
| Cultivar / Variety | |
| Oganic/Bio | |
| Filtered | Yes |
| Food Pairing | Bruschetta, Soft Cheese, Legumes, Red Meat, Soups, White Fish |
Frantoio Marfuga is a historic family-run olive oil producer set at the foot of the Marfuga hill near Campello sul Clitunno, Umbria, in one of Italy’s most revered olive-growing landscapes. With roots dating back over 200 years, Marfuga farms and mills with a clear philosophy: respect the land, harvest with intention, and use precision technology only to elevate what nature provides. Every oil is shaped by early, selective harvesting and meticulous milling, preserving Umbrian intensity, freshness and structure while carrying forward a responsibility not just to produce — but to preserve and pass on.
