Ariston Lemon-Infused Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Silver Medal 2021, Cold-Pressed Koroneiki, 8.45 fl oz

Ariston cold-pressed Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil, naturally infused with lemon. Bright, zesty citrus against a rich, buttery EVOO base. Award-winning: Silver Medal at the 2021 Taste Olymp Award Competition. Produced by Ariston Specialties — a four-generation Greek family olive oil producer from the Kalamata 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, cold-pressing them without chemicals or industrial refining. The lemon infusion is natural — the vibrant essence of fresh lemons balanced against the oil's smooth, full-bodied character. The Kalamata region is one of Greece's most celebrated olive-growing areas, producing Koroneiki with a distinct fruity, peppery profile that pairs naturally with citrus.

About the oil

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

Awards

• Silver Medal — 2021 Taste Olymp Award Competition

How to use it

• Salad dressings — use neat or with white balsamic for a bright Mediterranean vinaigrette
• Seafood — drizzle over grilled fish, shrimp, or scallops
• Pasta — toss with pasta, capers, and Parmesan for a quick lemon aglio e olio
• Roasted vegetables — finish roasted asparagus, zucchini, or potatoes
• Chicken — brush on in the last 10 minutes of roasting for a bright, citrus finish
• Flatbread — brush on before baking for a Mediterranean aroma and flavour

Producer & heritage

Ariston Specialties is a Greek-American family business with four generations of olive oil production in the Kalamata region of the Peloponnese — one of Greece's most important olive-growing regions. Ariston's lemon-infused EVOO won a Silver Medal at the 2021 Taste Olymp Award Competition, and the brand was featured in Doug Singer's "Gastronomes' Guide to Culinary Excellence" in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the lemon flavoring natural?
  Yes — natural lemon infusion, no artificial flavoring or additives.
• Can I use this for cooking or only as a finishing oil?
  Both. It works for light sautéing and as a finishing drizzle. For maximum citrus impact, add at the end of cooking or after plating.
• 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.
• What does it pair well with?
  It pairs well with classic balsamic, white balsamic, raspberry balsamic, and pomegranate balsamic for composed dressings.