Ariston Rosemary-Infused Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Cold-Pressed Koroneiki, Natural Infusion, 8.45 fl oz

Ariston cold-pressed Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil, naturally infused with rosemary. Bold, resinous, deeply aromatic — the herb of the Mediterranean hillside, pressed into the oil. Produced by Ariston Specialties — a four-generation Greek family olive oil producer from the Messinia region of Greece, operating in the US from Bloomfield, Connecticut. Featured in Doug Singer's "Gastronomes' Guide to Culinary Excellence" (2025).

Ariston's name comes from the ancient Greek "παν μέτρον άριστον" — the very best. In Greece, rosemary grows wild on the same hillsides as olive trees, and the two have been paired in cooking for centuries. Ariston's rosemary infusion is natural — no extracts, no artificial flavoring — so the pine-like, earthy fragrance of the herb comes through in every drop, woven into a smooth, full-bodied cold-pressed Greek EVOO base.

About the oil

• Base oil: 100% Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil, cold-pressed
• Region: Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece
• Infusion: Natural rosemary — no artificial flavoring, no extracts
• Production: Four-generation family producer; traditional methods, no industrial refining
• Size: 8.45 fl oz (250ml)

Tasting notes

Aroma: Resinous rosemary with warm, earthy olive oil — immediately Mediterranean
Taste: Bold and herbaceous — pine-like rosemary against the fruity richness of Greek EVOO
Finish: Warm and lingering — the rosemary stays with you

How to use it

• Roasted potatoes — toss generously before roasting; rosemary and potato is one of the great Mediterranean pairings
• Lamb — use as a marinade base or finishing drizzle for roasted or grilled lamb chops, rack, or leg
• Focaccia — drizzle over the dough before baking and again just after it comes out of the oven
• Roasted vegetables — toss root vegetables, eggplant, or zucchini before roasting for a fragrant herbal crust
• Grilled fish — drizzle over whole fish or fillets just before serving
• Bread dipping — pour into a shallow dish with sea salt and cracked pepper
• Beans and legumes — stir into white beans, lentils, or chickpeas for a rustic Mediterranean side

Producer & heritage

Ariston Specialties is a Greek-American family business with four generations of olive oil production in the Messinia region of the Peloponnese. The family brought their production to the US market from Bloomfield, Connecticut. Ariston's infused oils have won multiple international competition awards, and the brand was featured in Doug Singer's "Gastronomes' Guide to Culinary Excellence" in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the rosemary flavor natural?
  Yes — natural rosemary infusion during cold-press extraction, no artificial flavors, extracts, or additives.
• Can I cook with it?
  Yes — rosemary EVOO holds up well to roasting and grilling at medium-high temperatures. The bold rosemary flavour is robust enough to withstand heat better than more delicate herb infusions.
• How does it differ from the Basil or Pesto EVOO?
  The Rosemary EVOO is bolder and more resinous — best for roasting, grilling, and hearty dishes. The Basil and Pesto EVOOs are fresher and more delicate, better suited to pasta, salads, and finishing.
• What is Koroneiki olive oil?
  Koroneiki is the dominant Greek olive variety, known for its fruity, peppery, low-acidity character — the variety behind most of Greece's competition-winning EVOOs.