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The four basic flavors are bitterness, sweetness, salt and acidity; the combination of these basic flavors gives us the infinite flavors that allow us to distinguish one oil from another.

There are many different oils, which owe their characteristics to the type, the area of collection and the time of harvest.  

Harvesting is a key part of determining oil quality. Performing it correctly directly affects the final organoleptic properties. There are several hundred olive trees in the Mediterranean basin. Harvesting methods vary according to the type of plant ...

An intense and prolonged activity of olive selection has generated a wealth of varieties that has no equal in the world, in Italy are estimated over 500 varieties of olive trees.

The passage of olives from the oil takes place through 3 phases: pressing, kneading and extraction. Each of these operations must be carried out in the best way to safeguard the inherent properties of the oil.

The Farchioni Oli is located in the heart of Umbria, in Gualdo Cattaneo in the province of Perugia, a few hundred meters from the site of the historic headquarters of Giano dell’Umbria.

The Farchioni family has been pursuing, for generations, the search for quality oils, positioning itself as the undisputed leader of cold-extracted oils.

Farchioni, an Italian family business since 1780, has been engaged for years in a series of activities, in line with its ethical values and strategic guidelines, with the aim of offering its customers quality and tasty products, Respecting human ...

Walking through the green hills, on the Strada del Sagrantino, you can clearly see where the goodness of typical Umbrian products comes from.

Commonly, saying olive oil, we refer in a generic way to all the oils derived from the processing of olives. There are, however, various qualities of olive oil, different in attributes and characteristics. For this reason, it is very important that ...


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