First release

This is Carlos Mazo’s regional expression of the Oriental, produced predominantly from inherited old garnacha bush vines from his parents with 10% tempranillo and 10% tinto velasco. This pale-coloured, ethereal and pot-pourri-scented Rioja comes from the southernmost reaches of Rioja Oriental, where the vines are scattered across just three hectares of south-east-facing hillside vineyards. Made from 100% whole bunches and foot-trodden, the fruit is handled with great care throughout. Fermentation is spontaneous and carried out without temperature control, a gentle approach as Carlos aims to capture the essence of his land as faithfully as possible. After a period of around 10 days maceration, he then ages the wine in a mix of large old foudres and concrete. The fruit is fresh and buoyant, with ripe red strawberries and tart cranberries, the oak barely detectable. This is delicious young and fresh, but there is considerable structure, acidity and concentration that allow it to develop further. Drink from 2026 to 2032. 12.5%

Nace La Sierra comes from from a tiny 0.56-hectare vineyard above Calahorra, where Carlos Mazo farms a field blend of garnacha, tinta velasco and the rare white variety pasera. Formerly labelled Yasa de Las Cuevas, the wine now takes its name from the dramatic Sierra de los Agudos that rise beyond the vineyard, reflecting Carlos' desire to express the identity of this unique and remarkable site. The vineyard sits on iron-rich red sandy clay soils interspersed with limestone, naturally low in organic matter and ideally suited to producing wines of concentration and finesse. Some of the oldest vines date from the 1950s, and Carlos is gradually renewing the garnacha vines through massal selection, preserving the genetic diversity and character of the site for future generations. As with all of Carlos' wines, the fruit is foot-trodden, fermented spontaneously with whole bunches and matured for 12 months in large oak foudres. The result displays Carlos' hallmark pale colour, aromatic floral perfume and notes of wild mountain herbs, and forest fruit, but it is the striking minerality and chalky texture that set this wine apart. Incredibly nervy and beautifully focused, it combines concentrated wild berry and red cherry fruit with remarkable energy and precision, finishing long, racy and finely structured. Drink from 2027 to 2034. 12%

Barrio Pastores, meaning “the Shepherds' Quarter”, is Carlos Mazo's expression of the village of Aldeanueva de Ebro, produced from less than a hectare of old garnacha vines planted across two parcels, Mazaterón and Montote, both established in 1989. He picked early in 2024 in response to the rains, preserving the wine's energy, focus and moderate alcohol. Made in the same manner as all his wines, this 100% garnacha is foot-trodden and fermented with whole bunches in a large wooden vat, using spontaneous fermentation and no temperature control. After 12 days of maceration, it is matured for a further 10 months in large oak foudres. Pale in colour, light on its feet and beautifully aromatic, it offers scents of lavender, wild flowers, fennel and white pepper alongside crunchy redcurrant, raspberry and pomegranate fruit. The palate is vibrant and acid-driven, with chalky intensity, fine tannins and a distinctive sanguine, iron-rich character that adds depth and complexity. Deliciously drinkable in its youth, yet structured enough to reward short- to medium-term cellaring, this is a detailed and elegant expression of Rioja Oriental from one of the region's most exciting young growers. Drink this year to 2033. 12.5%