Behind the scenes of the limited-edition mezcal created in collaboration with Santo de Piedra.
Born from an encounter between different traditions, territories and visions, The Pastorale Series is a collection of mezcal that celebrates craftsmanship, culture, and commitment to community.
Its name—Pastorale—is inspired by Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, a tribute to nature, harmony, and renewal. A fitting reference for a project that looks to the future of craft and sustainability with both creativity and care.
This limited edition is the result of a collaboration between Santo de Piedra, a mezcal atelier nestled in the mountains of Oaxaca, Food for Soul and founder, chef Massimo Bottura, who brought his radical creativity to the ancestral process of mezcal-making. Bottura’s interpretation marks the first chapter of a wider series, where different artists will reimagine mezcal through their own lens.
From field to bottle, every element of this collection has been curated with attention and intention. Two rare agaves, matured slowly at high altitudes for nearly 15 years, give this mezcal its layered complexity. During the artisanal crafting process, a small addition of juniper wood was used—recalling the traditional balsamic vinegar making of Modena—an understated but meaningful connection between places and stories.
Every detail, from the choice of ingredients to the design of the bottle, reflects a deep respect for origin, sustainability, and innovation. The production site is located in a unique area where the winds from the Pacific and Atlantic briefly converge each year, lending the spirit a distinctive character shaped by its environment.
Only 2,506 numbered bottles have been released, including six hand-blown Murano glass editions—each one a unique piece of craft and beauty. The series will be launched through a series of private, invite-only events in cities around the world, and is available for pre-order exclusively through Santo de Piedra. Every bottle is made from recycled glass, sealed with natural beeswax, and packed using responsibly sourced materials, shipped via sea freight to reduce environmental impact.
Beyond the spirit itself, the collaboration supports two meaningful initiatives: the sustainable agave cultivation program developed by Santo de Piedra using the ancestral milpa method, and the social impact work of Food for Soul. A portion of proceeds from the sale of The Pastorale Series will be donated to support Food for Soul’s mission to prevent food waste and social isolation through advocacy, education and shared meals around the table.
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At Santo de Piedra, we believe in creating with purpose. We chose to support Food for Soul because their work goes beyond feeding—it restores dignity, builds community, and brings beauty to the overlooked. Values we believe only can occur together only at the table while you share a plate with more people in a real human connection, and humbly stand behind that purpose with this collection.
David S. Giles – Founding Partner & Managing Director at Santo de Piedra
The Pastorale Series is a collaboration that reflects a common way of working with purpose, care, and respect.
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