Ariston Garlic-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 garlic. Smooth, full-bodied, with a distinct garlic character that enhances without overpowering. 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 garlic is cold-pressed into the oil — not heated, not artificial — delivering a clean, rounded garlic flavour that works equally as a dipping oil, a cooking base, or a finishing drizzle.

About the oil

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

How to use it

• Dipping oil — serve with fresh artisan bread as a standalone starter
• Pasta and pizza sauce — use as the oil base for any recipe calling for garlic
• Chicken, pork, steak, turkey — brush on before roasting or grilling
• Salad dressing — use neat or whisk with lemon juice and herbs
• Popcorn — drizzle over popped corn for a savory Mediterranean finish
• Sautéed vegetables — replaces garlic and oil in one step

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 range includes infused and single-origin EVOOs that 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 garlic flavoring natural?
  Yes — cold-pressed natural garlic infusion, no artificial flavoring or additives.
• Is it suitable for FOD-MAP diets?
  Multiple verified purchasers have reported no garlic residue and successful use on FOD-MAP diets. Consult your dietitian for personal guidance.
• What is Koroneiki olive oil?
  Koroneiki is the dominant Greek olive variety, known for its fruity, peppery, low-acidity character. It is the variety behind most of Greece's award-winning EVOOs.
• Can I cook with it or only use it raw?
  Both — it works for sautéing, as a sauce base, and as a finishing drizzle. For maximum garlic flavour, use at the end of cooking.