PRESS &
AWARDS

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.

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25. September 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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5. August 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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2. April 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.