{"product_id":"vinos-en-voz-baja-barrio-pastores-rioja-spain-2023","title":"Vinos en Voz Baja, Barrio Pastores, Rioja, Spain, 2023 (Ian's #1 Wine of 2025)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClick \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnaboutwine.com\/blogs\/news\/rules-of-rioja\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e to Read Our \"Rules of Rioja\" Blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStaff pick!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVinos en voz baja is a winery located in the historic wine area of Rioja Oriental in the village of Aldeanueva de Ebro. Classic Rioja vineyards, viñas de vaso of the typical variety of the area, Garnacha, accompanied by other varieties that were always mixed such as Pasera, Tempranillo, Garnacha Roya, Graciano de Alfaro, Viura and others. The wines are structured in three steps to represent the region: Rioja Oriental Zone Wine (Costumbres red and white), Village Wine from Aldeanueva de Ebro (Barrio Pastores), and Single Vineyard Wine (Erosivo).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elaboration of the wines is based on the stepped on the whole clusters and the fermentation and storage of the wines for a year in the tanks and barrels. The style of the wines is fine, with lightness and a little more alcohol than in other areas of Rioja, the Garnacha strawberry is the protagonist because the aging in the wood is lighter. The wines are ready to drink in the first few years, and the wines from the best plots can be very long-lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlos Mazo of Vinos en Voz Baja has been awarded the Young Winemaker of the Year 2023 by Tim Atkins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is another inspiring venture – so much so that Carlos is my young winemaker of the year – working with ten parcels spread over just six hectares in Aldeanueva, Alfaro, Autol, Calahorra, and Rincón de Soto. He started out in a garage in 2012 and has been in his own, very stylish boutique winery since 2020. The focus here is on old vine Garnacha (plus a bit of Calagraño and Tinto Velasco) of remarkable finesse and elegance\" - Tim Atkin, Rioja Special Report 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCarlos Mazo\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOld Vine Garnacha \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRioja, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIt is perfumed and floral with moderate alcohol and with a medium-bodied palate with very fine tannins and a dry, austere finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Tim Atkin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the space of a few vintages, Carlos Mazo has established himself as ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING YOUNG PRODUCERS IN RIOJA . This remarkable Garnacha hails from two plots in his native Aldeanueva, Mazaterón and Montote, and is typical of his style. Whole bunch fermented, it is hauntingly refined and perfumed, with aromas of rose petal and mountain herbs, fine tannins and succulent cherry , hibiscus and wild strawberry flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antalva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51871827558705,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/VinosenVozBaja_BarrioPastores_Rioja_Spain_2023_Ian_s_1Wineofthe2025.jpg?v=1789002786","url":"https:\/\/marchantofwine.com\/products\/vinos-en-voz-baja-barrio-pastores-rioja-spain-2023","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}