Fratelli Farchioni Oil Mill
The oil mill, located in Giano dell’Umbria, has been owned by the family for generations. Here, all the Umbrian olives, as well as the biodynamic ones from Tuscania, are crushed using a continuous cycle system. To best preserve the quality and characteristics of the olives, the harvest is processed as quickly as possible: most within 12 hours of picking, and in any case no later than 24 hours.
The roots of the company and this historic oil mill date back to 1780, when Luigi Farchioni started his business in the Umbrian countryside with a small stone mill powered by water. By producing oil and flour, he gave rise to a tradition that from the very beginning combined a passion for the land with entrepreneurial spirit. These values continue to guide the company today, carrying on a legacy of quality and love for the territory.
The roots of the company and this historic oil mill date back to 1780, when Luigi Farchioni started his business in the Umbrian countryside with a small stone mill powered by water. By producing oil and flour, he gave rise to a tradition that from the very beginning combined a passion for the land with entrepreneurial spirit. These values continue to guide the company today, carrying on a legacy of quality and love for the territory.
For the extraction phase, the oil mill uses a continuous cycle system made by Rapanelli, a leading Italian company in the field of oil processing technologies. The line features a three-phase decanter and has recently been enhanced with the addition of an Alfa-Laval heat exchanger, which enables rapid cooling of the olive paste immediately after crushing. This step results in improved nutritional and sensory quality of the extra virgin olive oil produced.
The oil is stored in stainless steel containers, at a controlled temperature and under nitrogen, minimizing exposure and contact with oxygen. This process ensures the integrity of the product and preserves its properties.
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