Riserva Marfuga Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Umbria, Italy

Marfuga Riserva is a cold-extracted extra virgin olive oil produced by Azienda Agraria Marfuga, a family-run olive estate in Campello sul Clitunno, Umbria, that has been growing olives since 1817. The Riserva is a blend crafted through a strict selection process, first in the olive groves and then in the mill, with olives harvested and pressed before they are fully ripened to preserve freshness and character. It is classified as a superior category olive oil, obtained directly from olives using only mechanical processes, with a guaranteed production chain from harvesting through to extraction and bottling.

Nivitaly, based in Abu Dhabi, imports this Riserva directly from Marfuga in Umbria and brings it to customers across the UAE, with full batch traceability back to the estate.

Origin

Marfuga Riserva is produced entirely in Campello sul Clitunno, in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy. The estate sits close to the Tempietto sul Clitunno, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating to the seventh and eighth centuries, a detail reflected in the product's packaging as a nod to the region's deep historical roots. The oil is grown, produced and bottled entirely at Marfuga's own facility in Umbria.

Flavour Profile

The label describes Marfuga Riserva as green in colour with golden highlights, delivering a fruity taste with bitter and spicy notes. Marfuga's own tasting notes add further depth: a fresh, herbaceous aroma with dominant hints of artichoke and thistle, a well-balanced bitterness and spiciness, and a complex vegetable character with a mildly green almond finish.

Product Specifications

• Product: Marfuga Riserva Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Volume: 500ml (0.500 litres / 16.9 fl oz)
• Extraction method: Cold extracted (Estratto a Freddo)
• Category: Superior category olive oil, obtained directly from olives, using only mechanical processes
• Bottle material: Glass (GL 71)
• Cap material: Plastic and aluminium (90 C/PP)
  
• Country of origin: Italy
• Producer: Azienda Agraria Marfuga, Campello sul Clitunno, Umbria, Italy

Nutritional Table

Harvest/Batch

 Batch: 2025/2026 harvest,  Best before: 15 December 2027.

Best Uses

Marfuga recommends this Riserva raw, over legumes and vegetable soups, or drizzled on red meat and delicate fish such as sea bass, gilthead bream and snapper. It also pairs well with fresh cheese, where its aromatic character stands out, and is well suited to simple dishes like plain rice or pasta finished with shaved parmesan.

Key Features

• Produced by a family estate with olive-growing roots dating back to 1817
• Riserva blend crafted from a strict selection of olives, harvested and milled before full ripeness
• Cold extracted to preserve aroma and nutritional quality
• Guaranteed production chain from harvesting to extraction and bottling, all within the Marfuga estate
• Full batch traceability from the Marfuga estate in Umbria to Nivitaly in Abu Dhabi

Awards and Recognition

The Riserva line has received the following recognitions over the years:

• FLOS OLEI 2021 Guide: Best EVOO of the Year, scoring 99/100
• Bibenda Prize: 5 Gocce Bibenda in 2019, 2020 and 2021
• Oro Verde dell'Umbria: 1st place in 2019, 2020 and 2021; 2nd place in 2017
• BIOL International Award: Extragold Award in 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021; Biol Territorio Award in 2017
• MERUM Guide (Germany): 2 Hearts in 2017; 1 Heart in 2019 and 2021
• Slow Food Guide: Riserva Colli di Assisi-Spoleto in 2017; Grande Olio Slow in 2021
• Lodo Guide 2022: score of 99.92/100
• Oil China: 1st Gold Medal in 2021
• Monte Carlo Master of Olive Oil Contest 2021: 1st place in the medium fruity category, among 170 oils from 12 countries
• Sirena d'Oro di Sorrento 2021: 1st classified in the medium fruity category
• Premio Armonia: 1st place medium fruity in 2017; 2nd place medium fruity and 2nd place light fruity in 2019
• Maestro d'Olio: Corona Maestro d'Olio for best Italian extra virgin olive oils, 2017
• L'Orciolo d'Oro Award: 1st place national contest, light fruity category, 2017 and 2018; 2nd place, 2019; 3rd place, 2018; special mention, 2019

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool place, away from heat sources and protected from light. Given the UAE's warm climate, keeping the bottle away from direct sunlight and heat is especially important to preserve its flavour and quality after opening.

Why Nivitaly Selected This Product

Nivitaly selected Marfuga Riserva for its direct connection to a single Umbrian estate with over two centuries of olive-growing history and a consistent record of international recognition. Every bottle sold by Nivitaly in the UAE is sourced directly from Marfuga, with batch and harvest details verified against the estate's own shipping documentation, so customers in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE can trust exactly what they are buying.

Availability

Marfuga Riserva 500ml is available for delivery across the UAE through Nivitaly at nivitaly.com.

FAQs

What does "Riserva" mean for this Marfuga olive oil?

Riserva refers to a blend of olives selected through a rigorous process in the groves and at the mill, harvested before full ripeness to achieve a more concentrated flavour and aroma.

Where is Marfuga Riserva produced?

It is produced entirely in Campello sul Clitunno, Umbria, Italy, at the Marfuga family estate, which has grown olives since 1817.

Has this olive oil won any awards?

Yes. the Riserva line has received multiple international awards over the years, including Best EVOO of the Year at the FLOS OLEI 2021 Guide and first place at the Monte Carlo Master of Olive Oil Contest 2021.

How should I store this olive oil in the UAE?

Keep it in a cool place, away from heat and direct light. In the UAE's climate, avoiding heat exposure helps preserve the oil's flavour and quality for longer.

What foods pair best with Marfuga Riserva?

It works well raw over legumes, vegetable soups, red meat, and delicate fish, and is also excellent with fresh cheese, plain rice, or pasta with parmesan shavings.