extra virgin olive oil

It is estimated that in Umbria there are 8 olive trees for each inhabitant, and the territory of Ficulle is no exception.

The landscape, profoundly shaped by the cultivation of olive groves and vineyards, presents a balanced and harmonious mix of the two crops, which makes it authentic and original. It is the same mix that we find described in the Statute of the Castle of Ficulle of 1534, in which the high value of the oil and its crops finds clear expression. Although the eating habits of the time gave greater importance to original animal fats, compared to vegetable ones, and to the olive tree not all the attention devoted to grapes were paid, it also falls within the category of crops considered fundamental. In particular, the olive tree is defined as a very necessary and useful fruit tree.

Over time, the olive tree and oil have acquired more and more value, to the point of being defined as the green gold of the territory in the days of oil. Recent studies conducted by experts in the sector have scientifically sanctioned the very high quality of the extra virgin olive oil produced here, defining its characteristics among the best among those analyzed in Umbria, both for the organoleptic profile which makes it very strong and tasty without notes love, than for the absence of defects.

The production derives from a mix of varieties of olive trees, characterized, as in the whole geographical denomination of the Orvieto hills, for a 55-60% of leccino, 25-30% of frantoio and 10-15% of moraiolo. From this derives the production which is not abundant but of extreme pleasantness and flavor.

Unlike wine, the production of oil in the area is mainly for family consumption. However, there are many farms that directly market their product and the mills that sell the oil obtained as molenda in cans of various sizes, that is, with the ancient method of payment in oil for the milling services offered by the mill.

Due to the characteristics described, the quality-price ratio tends to be very advantageous for the consumer.