Dominio de Pingus - Ribera del Duero - PSI - Red - 2022

Wine:

Made from old Tempranillo vines, along with 8% Grenache and other selected native varieties from the coolest terroirs in the region, the 2022 Ribera del Duero PSI Red is part of an ambitious project to preserve the region’s varietal heritage. Sourced from over 700 plots and vinified in the new winery, this wine showcases the depth and complexity of these incredible terroirs with unmatched energy and complexity. Using indigenous yeast, organic farming, and vinification in large wooden vats and French oak barrels (only 20%), the foundation for this sought-after wine is set. In this vintage, the wine takes another leap forward, with magnificent fruit maturity, elegant texture, and even more evident silky tannins. The freshness and balance are striking, making this wine already incredibly accessible. Once again, a triumph! Rated 94/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested grapes. Vinification in concrete vats. Aged in large oak casks and new barrels.

Color:

Intense red with purple highlights.

Nose:

The nose seduces with its clarity, precision, and generous expression.

Palate:

The palate reveals controlled maturity, supported by a silky, elegant texture, delicate tannins, and flavors of black cherries, spices, and dried herbs.

Temperature:

Serve at 14–16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Duck with peppers, beef sirloin, roasted lamb shoulder.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

A brilliant winemaker, Peter Sisseck — known as Pingus — revolutionized the Spanish wine landscape. In the 1990s, he founded Dominio de Pingus in the heart of Ribera del Duero, recognizing the potential of ancient Tempranillo vines.

With organic and biodynamic farming, nearly century-old vines, indigenous yeast fermentation, luxurious oak aging, prized terroirs, and native grape varieties, everything contributes to the uniqueness of this iconic wine, which has risen to the status of a classified cru.

Regarded as one of the greatest wines in the world, Pingus has earned 100/100 Parker ratings multiple times. It has continuously led the charge in the revival of the Iberian Peninsula’s wine scene. Alongside it, discover two other wines that perfectly represent the excellence of the estate.