Ariston Chili-Infused Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Award-Winning, Cold-Pressed Koroneiki, 8.45 fl oz

Ariston cold-pressed Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil, naturally infused with chili pepper. Bold Mediterranean heat on a smooth, buttery EVOO base. Award-winning: Bronze Medal at the 2019 London International Olive Oil Competition and Silver Medal at the 2015 Los Angeles International EVOO Competition. Produced by Ariston Specialties — a four-generation Greek family olive oil producer based in the Messinia region of Greece, brought to 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 to produce a smooth, full-bodied EVOO. The chili infusion is natural — premium chili peppers, not artificial flavoring — delivering heat that builds rather than burns, balanced against the oil's buttery, fruity character.

About the oil

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

Awards

• Bronze Medal — 2019 London International Olive Oil Competition
• Silver Medal — 2015 Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

How to use it

• Pizza and pasta — drizzle over a finished pizza or into pasta for a clean chili hit
• Grilled meats — brush on steak, lamb, or chicken before or after cooking
• Eggs and stir-fry — adds a sharp Mediterranean kick to breakfast dishes or quick wok meals
• Salads — dress arugula, tomato, or grain bowls where a little heat works
• Dipping — serve with crusty bread as part of a mezze spread
• Tacos and roasted vegetables — finishes with warmth without overwhelming the base ingredients

Producer & heritage

Ariston Specialties is a Greek-American family business with four generations of olive oil production in the Messinia region of the Peloponnese — one of Greece's most important Koroneiki-growing areas. The family brought their production to the US market from Bloomfield, Connecticut. Ariston's infused oils have won awards at competitions in London, Los Angeles, and internationally, and were featured in Doug Singer's "Gastronomes' Guide to Culinary Excellence" in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How spicy is this oil?
  A warm, building heat — noticeable but not overwhelming. One reviewer described it as "not too spicy but just the right amount of zest." The chili adds Mediterranean warmth rather than sharp burn.
• Is the chili flavoring natural?
  Yes. Ariston uses natural chili pepper infusion — no artificial flavorings or additives.
• What is Koroneiki olive oil?
  Koroneiki is the dominant Greek olive variety, known for its fruity, peppery, low-acidity oil. It is the variety behind most of Greece's award-winning EVOOs, including Ariston's.
• Can I cook with it?
  Yes — it holds well for sautéing and drizzling. For maximum flavor impact, use it as a finishing oil after cooking.