Marfuga L’Affiorante Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 100% Moraiolo
- 0.5 L Bottle - Dhs. 150.00
Marfuga L’Affiorante Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 100% Moraiolo
PRODUCT DETAILS
L'Affiorante is the first extra virgin olive oil extracted each season by Azienda Agraria Marfuga, a family estate in Campello sul Clitunno, Umbria, growing olives since 1817. It is made from 100% Moraiolo olives, hand-picked slightly ahead of full ripeness and pressed within twelve hours of picking at the Marfuga estates on Marfuga Hill, so the oil retains its fresh, fruity character. It is a Slow Food Presidio product, recognised for its distinctive quality and traditional production method.
Nivitaly, based in Abu Dhabi, imports L'Affiorante directly from Marfuga in Umbria and brings it to customers across the UAE, with full batch traceability back to the estate.
Origin
L'Affiorante is grown, harvested and pressed entirely at the Marfuga estate in Campello sul Clitunno, in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy. The olives are picked by hand in the early part of the harvest season, between late October and early November, and pressed within twelve hours to preserve freshness.
Flavour Profile
L'Affiorante has a clean, unmistakable olive flavour, distinctly grassy with hints of artichoke and almond, balanced by elegant bitter and spicy notes. It delivers an intense sensory experience, combining fresh olive and herb aromas with strongly spicy, peppery character, underlying hints of artichoke, and tones reminiscent of freshly picked olives and lemongrass. This pronounced spicy and peppery profile comes from the oil's high polyphenol, or antioxidant, content.
Product Specifications
- Product: Marfuga L'Affiorante Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Variety: Monocultivar, 100% Moraiolo
- Volume: 500ml (0.500 litres / 16.9 fl oz)
- Category: Superior category olive oil, obtained directly from olives, using only mechanical processes
- Certification: Slow Food Presidio
- 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
| Average values per 100ml | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3389 kJ / 824 Kcal |
| Fat | 92g |
| of which saturates | 14g |
| Carbohydrates | 0g |
| of which sugars | 0g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Salt | 0g |
Harvest/Batch
Batch: 2025/2026 harvest, Best before: 6 December 2027.
Best Uses
L'Affiorante is best enjoyed strictly raw, over potatoes, lentils, chickpeas and vegetable soups. It is also excellent on red meat and fish, and pairs well with fresh cheese, which brings out the oil's fresh, vegetable character. It works equally well over salads, bruschette, parmigiana, and white pasta-based dishes.
Key Features
- 100% Moraiolo monocultivar, the first oil pressed each season
- Hand-picked and pressed within twelve hours to preserve freshness
- Slow Food Presidio recognised product
- High polyphenol (antioxidant) content, contributing to its spicy, peppery character
- Limited production of 12,000 bottles for the 2025/2026 season
- Guaranteed production chain from harvesting through 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
L'Affiorante has received the following international recognitions over the years:
- ASSAM Prize: Excellence Certificate, 2019 and 2021
- JOOP Prize: Best Class Award, 2019 and 2021
- Maestro d'Olio Prize: Maestro d'Olio Award, 2018 and 2021
- Lodo Guide: score of 98.83/100, awarded the "Lodevole" denomination, 2022
- AIS Bibenda Guide: 5 Gocce in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2021
- MERUM German Guide: selected among the best Italian extra virgin olive oils, 2013 to 2018 and 2021
- Slow Food Guide: "Tre Olive" in 2009, 2011 and 2014; Menzione Grandi Oli in 2015, 2016 and 2017; Slow Award in 2018; Grande Olio Slow in 2019, 2020 and 2021
- Oil China: 1st Gold Medal, 2021
- Gambero Rosso Guide: "3 Foglie" in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2021; "2 Foglie Rosse" in 2015
- Armonia Prize: 1st place in the Intense Fruity category, 2019
- Ercole Olivario Prize: 2nd place in the Medium Fruity category, 2019
- Orciolo d'Oro Prize: 2nd place in the National Contest for Best Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Medium Fruity category, 2017 and 2018
- Der Feinschmecker (German magazine): selected among the world's top 200 oils, 2007 and 2008
- Biol Prize: Extragold Award, 2018 and 2019
- Monocultivar Olive Oil Award: Gold Prize in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016; Best Packaging of the Year, 2011; Innovation of the Year, 2012; Best Scent of the Year, 2012
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 L'Affiorante for its status as a Slow Food Presidio product and its consistent international recognition over nearly two decades, all tied to a single Umbrian estate that has grown olives since 1817. 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 L'Affiorante 500ml is available for delivery across the UAE through Nivitaly at nivitaly.com.
FAQs
What does "L'Affiorante" mean and how is it different from other Marfuga oils?
L'Affiorante is the first oil extracted each season, made from 100% Moraiolo olives hand-picked slightly ahead of full ripeness, giving it a fresh, intensely fruity character.
Is this olive oil certified in any way?
Yes. L'Affiorante is recognised as a Slow Food Presidio product.
Has this olive oil won any awards?
Yes. L'Affiorante has received numerous international recognitions over the years, including a Gold Medal at Oil China 2021 and multiple "5 Gocce" awards from the AIS Bibenda Guide.
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 L'Affiorante?
It is best enjoyed raw, over potatoes, lentils, chickpeas and vegetable soups, and also works well with red meat, fish, fresh cheese, salads, bruschette, parmigiana and white pasta dishes.