Ariston Basil-Infused Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Cold-Pressed Koroneiki, Fresh & Aromatic, 8.45 fl oz

Ariston cold-pressed Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil, naturally infused with basil and herbs. Fresh, aromatic, vibrant — a Mediterranean herb garden in a bottle. 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. Four generations of the same family have been harvesting Koroneiki olives in the Messinia region of the Peloponnese, cold-pressing them without chemicals or industrial refining. The basil infusion is natural — fresh herb character balanced against the oil's smooth, fruity base, delivering the aroma and flavour of a sun-warmed Mediterranean garden without artificial additives.

About the oil

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

How to use it

• Pizza base and finishing — brush on pizza crust before baking or drizzle over a finished Margherita
• Pasta — toss with pasta, tomatoes, and Parmesan for a quick, herby dish
• Caprese salad — drizzle over mozzarella and tomatoes for a composed, aromatic finish
• Grilled vegetables — finish zucchini, aubergine, or peppers after grilling
• Bread dipping — serve with crusty bread as a herb-forward dipping oil
• Marinades — use as the oil base for chicken or white fish marinades

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 basil flavoring natural?
  Yes — natural basil infusion, no artificial flavoring or additives.
• Is this the same as a basil pesto?
  No — this is a clean, fluid olive oil with natural basil character. It does not contain cheese, nuts, or other pesto ingredients, making it more versatile and lighter than a traditional pesto.
• 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.
• Can I cook with it?
  Yes — it works for light sautéing and as a finishing drizzle. For maximum basil aroma, use raw or add at the very end of cooking.