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Genuine quality makes an impact—in the bottle and beyond.

Sarmakinas stands for single-variety olive oil with provenance, craftsmanship, and attitude – and that does not go unnoticed. From international awards to media reports: here you will find voices, mentions, and awards that show how our oil makes an impact – beyond the palate. Whether you are a jury member, journalist, or connoisseur – welcome to the story behind the bottle.

Die Kreativen Köpfe hinter dem Oil in Canvas, Sarah Redenböck von Sarmakinas zusammen mit den Barkeepern Albert Trummer und Gerhard Tsai hinter der Bar mit einem fertig gemixten Oil in Canvas
September 10, 2026

Lust & Leben Universe: "If oil can be a cocktail"

The trade magazine Lust & Leben reports on "Oil in Canvas", a cooperation between Sarmakinas, Lobmeyr, Albert & Jakob Trummer and the Viennese American Bar Tür 7. The result is "A Kalamata Sour": a Pisco Sour with a teaspoon of cold-pressed Sarmakinas olive oil, served in a Lobmeyr Patrician wine glass designed by Josef Hoffmann. Following its premiere on September 4th at Tür 7, the cocktail will travel to New York in the autumn as the signature serve of the new Atelier by Albert Trummer.
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September 3, 2026

Falstaff: "From the olive grove to the bar: This sour travels from Vienna to New York"

Falstaff reports on our new signature cocktail »Oil in Canvas«, a Kalamata Sour that we developed together with Lobmeyr and bar legends Albert & Jakob Trummer. The base is a classic Pisco Sour, refined with our cold-pressed olive oil made from hand-picked Koroneiki olives, which gives the drink a velvety texture. It is served in the Lobmeyr Patrician wine glass designed by Josef Hoffmann. Following its premiere on September 4th at the Vienna bar Tür 7, the cocktail will travel to New York in the autumn to the Trummers' new Atelier Bar.
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March 24, 2026

Award at the NYIOOC 2026

Our single-varietal Koroneiki olive oil was awarded at the 2026 New York International Olive Oil Competition. A recognition of the quality of our oil, its clear origin, and the meticulous work behind every bottle.
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In March 2026

Sarmakinas olive oil tested at Barrels & Bottles: craftsmanship, origin and taste from Messinia, Greece

The gourmet magazine Barrels & Bottles has subjected Sarmakinas to a detailed product test. The pure Koroneiki oil from southwest Greece impresses with a polyphenol content of over 500 mg/kg, an acidity of just 0.2% and a lively aroma profile of green tomato, wild herbs and an elegant peppery finish. Extra virgin olive oil from our own harvest - with a clear origin, uncompromising craftsmanship and an attitude that you can taste.
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September 25, 2025

Sarmakinas in Falstaff: olive oil with soul

Falstaff reports on founder Sarah Redenböck and her heart project “Sarmakinas”. From the family grove in Messinia to the innovative “Sarmatini” cocktail, it is clear: This olive oil is more than taste – it is passion in bottles. Handcrafted. Real. With soul.
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August 5, 2025

Sarmakinas at Gault&Millau Austria

A piece of Greece in Austria: Gault&Millau reports on our extra virgin olive oil and tells the story behind Sarmakinas - from the family grove in Messenia to local kitchens. Honestly. Handcrafted. Special.
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In September 2025

Sarmakinas with the Sarmatini recipe on Alexandra Gorsche's website

The website alexandragorsche.at reports on the “Sarmatini” – a signature cocktail from Gerhard Tsai (Tür 7, Vienna). Inspired by Greece, the drink combines Sarmakinas premium olive oil with Metaxa 12 stars and shows how olive oil becomes the heart of modern bar culture.
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31. October 2025

Sarmakinas and Door 7 in PROST Magazine – When taste becomes resonance

In the Viennese American Bar Door 7, the highest bar art meets liquid gold from Greece: Sarmakinas premium olive oil. What begins as an inconspicuous drop unfolds into an experience full of depth, feeling and perfection. The article in PROST Magazine on pages 62–63 shows why this oil is not just a product, but an experience.
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21. July 2025

Sarmakinas in the specialist magazine Falstaff Profi

Quality prevails: In the current issue of Falstaff Profi (July–September 2025), our pure Koroneiki olive oil is presented on page 27 - side by side with renowned international brands. And right in the middle: Sarmakinas.
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24. September 2025

Sarmakinas at Leadersnet.at: The “Sarmatini” celebrates its premiere

Leadersnet.at reports on the premiere of the new signature drink “Sarmatini”. In the Viennese bar “Tür 7” Metaxa encountered Sarmakinas olive oil - a combination of two Greek icons that redefines bar culture. Elegant. Brave. Surprising.
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18. September 2025

Sarmakinas at Trinkprotocol.at: The “Sarmatini” as a lip smacker

Trinkprotocol.at reports on the unusual stage that Sarah Redenböck gives her Sarmakinas olive oil: In the Vienna bar “Tür 7” it becomes the “Sarmatini” – a cocktail made from Metaxa, oregano and olive oil. Craftsmanship, origin and Greek taste combined in a glass.
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30. July 2025

Sarmakina's packaging is convincing

Design is convincing: The editorial team of the international portal Packaging of the World presented our bottle design as a curated highlight on the homepage - under the title: "The Architecture of Taste". And right in the middle: Sarmakinas.
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April 2, 2025

Award at NYIOOC 2025

Our pure Koroneiki olive oil was awarded a Silver Award at the New York International Olive Oil Competition in 2025 - for quality, origin and handcraft.
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