Producer Profile

Companon Arrieta

EL MOZO WINES IS A SMALL FAMILY PROJECT WITH MORE THAN 40 YEARS OF HISTORY LOCATED IN LANCIEGO (RIOJA ALAVESA). WE HAVE 9 HECTARES OF VINEYARDS SPREAD OVER 18 SMALL PLOTS ALL IN LANCIEGO, WE BASE OUR PROJECT IN TRADITIONAL, SUSTAINABLE AND ORGANIC VITICULTURE AND THE WINEMAKING AS NATURAL AS POSSIBLE. WE WORK AND WE RESPECT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THE VINEYARDS THAT OUR PARENTS AND OUR GRANDPARENTS LEFT US, ALL ARE LITTLE GEMS, THAT IN SOME CASES WERE PLANTED MORE THAN 70 YEARS AGO. THE SPECIAL OROGRAPHY OF LANCIEGO, CROSSED BY THREE STREAMS WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE RAVINE AND REPLANOS. THESE 18 COMBINATIONS OF THE VARIANTS ALTITUDE, SOIL, VARIETY AND GUIDANCE. WE TRY TO OFFER TO THIS GLOBAL WORLD THESE MICROWINES OF LANCIEGO AKA BODEGAS COMPAÑON ARRIETA

Where The Wines Come From

Rioja

Natural wine production in Rioja, Spain, reflects the region's esteemed winemaking tradition and commitment to quality. Situated in the north of Spain, Rioja boasts a diverse landscape of rolling hills, fertile valleys, and ancient vineyards. Here, the noble Tempranillo grape reigns supreme, alongside Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo, producing wines of depth, complexity, and character. Natural winemakers in Rioja honor the land by practicing organic and biodynamic farming methods, nurturing their vines without the use of synthetic pesticides or herbicides. In the cellar, they embrace minimalist techniques, favoring spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and minimal sulfur usage. The resulting wines are a true reflection of their terroir, with vibrant fruit flavors, supple tannins, and a sense of place. Whether enjoyed in their youth or aged to perfection in Rioja's famous cellars, natural wines from this iconic region offer a pure expression of Spanish winemaking heritage and a taste of the authentic Rioja terroir.