A Harmonious Symphony of Art, Gastronomy and Good Causes conducted my Massimo Bottura.

Crafted through an extraordinary collaboration between the discrete Mexican atelier Santo de Piedra and world-renowned chef Massimo Bottura, The Pastorale Series is not just a mezcal—it is an immersive sensory and cultural experience. With only 2,506 bottles available through exclusive global trading channels, this limited-edition collection is a rare fusion of culinary mastery, artistic vision, and heritage.

Chef Massimo Bottura was behind every detail of this unique mezcal collection.

Drawing its name and inspiration from Beethoven’s 6th Symphony—Pastorale, a piece revered for its evocative depiction of nature and humanity—this mezcal collection captures a similar duality: a delicate tension between contrast and harmony, rooted in the meeting of ancestral techniques and contemporary creativity. At its core, The Pastorale Series reflects the combined genius of Bottura’s inventive culinary approach and the curatorial eye of Santo de Piedra’s Managing Director, David Giles, whose background in museography and private collecting informs the aesthetic and conceptual direction of the project. The result is a collection that blends the rich tradition of Oaxaca’s mezcal distillation with the refined techniques of Modena’s balsamic vinegar craftsmanship—bridging terroirs, philosophies, and time itself. Each element of this mezcal is approached not only as an ingredient, but as part of a broader artistic and gastronomic narrative. The blend tells a story where contradictions—earthy and ethereal, rustic and refined—coexist in symphonic balance. Every sip becomes an orchestrated crescendo, echoing the emotional complexity and layered beauty of Beethoven’s work.

A Foggy morning in Modena, is the visual concept for this unique creation

This collection doesn’t merely respect the past—it dialogues with it. The use of local ingredients and traditional methods pays homage to heritage, while the innovative vision behind the blend redefines what mezcal can be. It is a product born from the paradox of innovation through tradition, and of refinement through authenticity. More than a spirit, The Pastorale Series is a cultural artifact—a masterpiece that celebrates the timeless beauty of the unexpected. It exemplifies how gastronomy and art, when united, can elevate the everyday into the extraordinary.

To close the harmonious circle, a portion of the proceeds from this exceptional release will support Food for Soul, the nonprofit founded by Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore. Since 2015, the organization has tackled food waste and social isolation through its Refettorio projects worldwide, transforming surplus ingredients into nourishing meals served with dignity, design, and human connection. In every bottle of The Pastorale Series lives a story—not only of flavor, but of purpose, legacy, and the art of meaningful collaboration.

What makes this collection especially thrilling is its soul. In a world where luxury can often feel hollow and creativity diluted by trend, The Pastorale Series stands as a rare example of depth and integrity—a testament to what happens when brilliant minds come together with genuine purpose. It’s a reminder of how powerful it is to witness beauty born from meaning, not marketing.

To hold in your hands a spirit born of symphony and soul.To taste a blend where tradition dances with invention.To experience something rare in a world that moves too fast—crafted with care, depth, and reverence, please visit  www.santodepiedra.com—before this fleeting once-in-a-lifetime release becomes legend.

The bottles of the Pastorale Series at Casa Maria Luigia, Modena