Where Olive Oil Becomes Art and Science
Avias Ranch isn’t just where we make olive oil. It’s where generations of knowledge, care, and science come together to challenge the status quo.
For over 300 years, our family’s groves have flourished in the iron-rich clay and limestone soils of southern Greece. Handed down through generations, these lands carry deep tradition. Our grandfather, Notis Karavitis, left his village at 15 and opened one of Greece’s most beloved patisseries at 16—known for its unwavering quality and ingredient purity.
While the family branched into medicine and science, the olive groves remained. For years, the oil was shared only with friends and family—until their consistent praise inspired something bigger. Avias Ranch was born from that encouragement, rooted in heritage, but driven to do things differently.
We began as our ancestors did—stone-milled cold pressing—but soon began experimenting. We tested everything: soil microbes, olive genetics, harvest timing, and the chemistry of flavor and health. We studied the biophenols, the omega 6:3 ratios, the volatile aromatics. And then we started crafting oils not just by taste, but with purpose—bottling the vitality of the fruit at its peak and preserving it through meticulous handling, bottling, and sealing. We built our system around integrity and intention.
Estate-Grown. Authentic. Unmatched.
Unlike many brands that source and repackage bulk oil, every Avias Ranch olive oil is estate-grown and terroir-specific. We don’t source from third parties. Our Notis Estate spans 86 acres across four distinct plots—Reza, Potami, Xrisafi, and Perivoli—each named for the land itself. These plots are harvested and blended like a vintner blends wine. We test each batch for polyphenols, vitamin E, fatty acid profiles, and aromatic compounds. We know the exact number of olives that go into every bottle.
Some years, the Notis Estate Early Harvest is bold and peppery—crafted from green
olives at a maturity index of 0.6, with polyphenol levels at 330 mg/kg and a 5:1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio. Other times, we let the fruit ripen longer—like our Notis Estate Family Reserve Late Harvest (Blue), yielding a rounder, softer oil with creamy notes of ripe pear, almond, and walnut.
On the Rema Mili Estate, which hugs the edge of the Rema Mili river, the oils are naturally smoother and more mellow, thanks to the river-fed soils and gentler microclimate. Our Rema Mili Late Harvest Reserve is subtle but layered—silky on the palate, still heart-healthy, and rich in vitamin E and polyphenols.
Each bottle, whether from the vibrant early harvest or the elegant late, reflects our philosophy: Taste the place. Trust the science.
Crafted Like a Vintage. Built for Wellness.
While our estate is large enough to produce EVOO at the scale of major commercial producers, we choose a different path. We don’t mass-produce. Each blend is intentional. Each release—whether a Family Reserve, or Founder's Selection—is very limited and finite and composed to express that season’s best.
Our process is scientific: high oleocanthal and oleacein levels for anti-inflammatory benefits, precision blending for optimal omega ratios, and sensory profiles validated by expert panels. Our freshness indicators—acidity, DAGs, peroxide, and K-values—are meticulously tracked. We even test post-24 months to ensure they still meet extra virgin standards.
Because olive oil isn’t just a condiment—it’s a living product. It should be made like it matters.
The Science of Quality
Most brands don’t grow their olives, don’t test their batches, and don’t even know where their oil comes from. At Avias Ranch, we do it all—because that’s what authenticity demands.
We study our trees, our soil, and our fruit with the same care a scientist brings to the lab. We know the exact maturity of our olives before harvesting through near-infrared
spectroscopy. We evaluate the soil’s health using microbiology and mineral testing. We use gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to analyze our oils' chemistry, flavor, and antioxidant profiles.
We’ve innovated every step—from the way we harvest, to how quickly we press (under 3 hours), to how we settle and store oils in oxygen-free stainless steel tanks, and even how we bottle using argon gas instead of nitrogen. Our oils are housed in glass, not plastic, because it protects better. Our testing protocols—at harvest, at bottling, and over time—ensure our oils are not only certified extra virgin, but measurably superior.
This isn’t just about being better than the standard. It’s about building trust. Our transparency gives you the confidence that you’re choosing olive oil that’s not only delicious, but also backed by data and built for wellness.
Discover the Difference Science Makes
Science doesn’t just enhance quality. It powers everything we do. It’s how we transform olive pomace into animal feed, olive soaps, and BBQ briquettes—recapturing nutrients and reducing waste. It’s how we achieve carbon-negative olive oil production by combining regenerative agriculture, data-driven irrigation, and efficient energy use.
Every choice is tested. Every outcome is measured. From chlorophyll to CO₂, from harvest timing to omega balance—nothing is left to guesswork.
That’s what makes our oils different. Not marketing. Not buzzwords. Just real craftsmanship and science, working together.
Zero Waste. Full Circle.
We believe sustainability means honoring the whole harvest. We believe that sustainability isn’t just about what we grow, but what we do with what remains. So we repurpose what others discard: creating soaps, briquettes, and animal feed from olive pomace. Nothing is wasted.
The Avias Ranch Standard
We don’t cut corners. We don’t outsource quality. We don’t sell what we haven’t made and tested ourselves.
We know our trees. We know our soil. We test our oils. And we build everything on science and trust.
Most importantly—we never release a bottle we wouldn’t serve to our own family.
This is Avias Ranch. This is who we are and believe how olive oil should be made—authentically, sustainably, and with soul.
Uncover the meaning behind our design
Where Our Design Becomes a Living Story
At Avias Ranch, the story doesn’t begin with a label—it begins with the bottle itself. Every symbol etched into the glass is a quiet nod to our history, our values, and the land that shapes us. This isn’t just design. It’s a living language of Greek tradition, interpreted through the lens of a modern olive oil revolution.
In the midst of these trees, men and women are harvesting by hand—a tribute to the real people behind every bottle. These figures embody community, craftsmanship, and the respect we have for every step of the process. This is labor done with intention, not automation.
Above the grove, the sun shines with the constancy only Greece can offer—radiating warmth, ripeness, and life into every olive branch. It nourishes not just the trees, but the people who tend them. Beneath that same light, the arches of traditional Greek architecture rise in quiet harmony, grounding the scene in heritage. Together, they speak of a place where nature, culture, and daily ritual meet.
Higher still, you’ll find doves carrying olive branches—timeless symbols of peace, renewal, and balance in Greek tradition. On certain bottles, especially those from our Notis Estate or limited special editions, their
presence signals something more. These oils are not just expressions of the land—they're milestones. Whether marking a harvest of extraordinary purity, a tribute to heritage, or a sustainability breakthrough, the dove becomes our quiet emblem of intention. It also reflects our regenerative mission: transforming olive pomace into fuel and feed, restoring soil health, and closing the loop with purpose.
Etched near the base, a plate of fish reminds us that olive oil’s story doesn’t end at harvest—it continues at the table. This is a nod to Greece’s deep connection to the sea, and to the meals shared with laughter, music, and family. Olive oil
isn’t just a product here; it’s a finishing touch, a daily ritual, a bridge between land and sea.
Together, these symbols tell a complete story—from land to bottle, from mythology to modernity. And they aren’t just poetic—they’re backed by precision. Each bottle reflects the rigor behind the beauty: high polyphenol content, ultra-low acidity, and a naturally balanced omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. These aren’t claims. They’re measured.
Our bottle isn’t just beautiful. It’s honest. It reflects everything we stand for: rooted tradition, radical transparency, and a deep respect for what olive oil can be.