Measured Integrity in Olive Oil
Since 2016, the Aristoleo Awards have championed a distinct category within extra virgin olive oil: high phenolic olive oil verified through measurable standards.
What began as a response to emerging scientific research has evolved into a platform dedicated to transparency, phenolic integrity, and responsible production practices.
The Aristoleo Awards exist to recognize producers who invest in measurable phenolic concentration, careful harvest timing, and disciplined storage — and to provide clarity for consumers seeking olive oil defined by more than acidity or flavor alone.
Why the Aristoleo Awards Exist
The health benefits associated with olive oil are linked to its phenolic compounds. Advances in quantitative analysis have made it possible to measure these compounds with precision.
The Aristoleo Awards were established to:
• Recognize oils with verified phenolic concentration
• Encourage responsible storage practices
• Confirm defect-free quality
• Illuminate measurable standards for the public
This is not a culinary tasting contest.
It is a framework for measurable integrity.
Aristoleo Awards 2026
Submissions for the 2026 season are now open.
Recognition is granted upon verification and includes a transparent public-facing profile.
[ Submit for 2026 Recognition ]
A Living History
Each year, the Aristoleo Awards explore a distinct theme reflecting the evolving understanding of high phenolic olive oil:
2016 — The Greek Miracle
2017 — Tasted Tested & True
2018 — Beyond Organic Beyond Extra Virgin
2019 — Food as Medicine
2020 — Age of Transparency – High Tech High Touch
2021 — The Phenolic Effect
2022 — The Age of Clarity – Aristoleo Cooler
2023 — Polyphenols the Key to Health and Long Life
2024 — A High Phenolic Celebration
2025 — Medicine as Food
2026 — The Year of High Phenolic Certified EVOO
Explore past recipients and award archives below.
Certification & Ongoing Standards
Beyond annual awards, Aristoleo Certification provides a year-round framework for phenolic verification and transparent producer profiles.
[ Learn About Aristoleo Certification ]
