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Marfuga L’Affiorante EVOO 250ml
$48.00
MARFUGA L’Affiorante is an award-winning, premium 100% Moraiolo extra virgin olive oil from Umbria, Italy, recognized as a “Top 5 World’s Best EVOO” for 2025–2026 due to its exceptional quality. Extracted from hand-picked olives harvested early in the season—often producing a limited run—this “first run” oil is characterized by a high polyphenol count (1058 mg/kg in 2025) and intense freshness. It offers a robust, vibrant sensory experience featuring a herbaceous aroma with distinct notes of artichoke and unripe almond, finishing with a characteristic, sharp pepperiness. Designed to be enjoyed strictly raw, this 250ml bottle is ideal for enhancing vegetable soups, legumes, red meats, and fresh cheeses, serving as a crowning jewel of the Marfuga mill. Airflown from Italy to Singapore.
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Description
MARFUGA L’Affiorante is a premium, high-intensity extra virgin olive oil from Umbria, Italy, known for being the first oil extracted in the season, often resulting in a limited, exclusive production. It is crafted from 100% Moraiolo olives harvested early (before full ripeness) and cold-extracted to produce a fresh, intensely fruity, and robust oil. Airflown from Italy to Singapore.
Profile Highlights:
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- Variety: 100% Moraiolo.
- Region: Umbria (Campello sul Clitunno), Italy.
- Harvest Time: Early harvest, first press of the season.
- Color: Vibrant, deep green.
- Flavor Profile: Herbaceous and positively grassy, with prominent notes of artichoke and unripened almond.
- Sensory Experience: Intensely bitter and persistently spicy/peppery.
Usage and Pairing:
L’Affiorante is best used raw as a finishing oil to appreciate its intense flavor. It is ideal for:
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- Drizzling over grilled red meat, roasted meats, and fish.
- Enhancing legume soups, pasta, and fresh cheeses.
- Pairing with bruschetta and salads.
Notes on Quality:
- Extraction: Strictly cold-extracted.
- Appearance: Unfiltered, often resulting in a cloudy, vibrant green appearance.
- Characteristics: High polyphenols (high antioxidant content) due to early harvest.
- The average polyphenol count for Marfuga L’Affiorante EVOO typically ranges from 450 to over 1,000+ mg/kg, classifying it as a very high-phenolic olive oil. Because it is an unfiltered, early-harvest oil made from 100% Moraiolo olives, its chemical composition fluctuates significantly by harvest year based on specific seasonal climate conditions.
- Baseline/Average Harvests: Generally yield between 450 and 500 mg/kg.
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