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

Wine:

Almost perfect with a 98/100 Parker rating, the 2022 Ribera del Duero Pingus Red is, once again, an exceptional wine. Only two tiny plots of very old Tempranillo vines, along with some native plants, planted in 1929 in the village of La Horra — that’s the secret behind Pingus. Only the finest lots from this micro-terroir are selected to create the iconic wine, born from strict selection and incredibly low yields. A favorite vintage of Peter Sisseck, as it perfectly expresses his vision of great wine, the 2022 is made with 25% whole cluster fermentation and, breaking with the estate’s usual practice, aged entirely in barrels without new oak. The result is a dense, ripe, and full-bodied wine that remains somewhat reserved at this early stage, yet it simultaneously showcases all the finesse, tenderness, and freshness of the terroir with insistence and success, framed by finely spiced notes and a saline resonance.

Vinification:

Hand harvested grapes. Traditional winemaking. Aged 100% in second-use barrels.

Color:

Intense red with purple edges.

Nose:

The nose is fragrant and fruity, blending aromas of black cherry and blueberry with hints of graphite and incense.

Palate:

The palate is young and tender, revealing ripe, juicy fruit, enhanced by spicy notes, with lovely freshness and good balance.

Temperature:

Serve at 14–16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled or slow-cooked red meats in sauce, small game, cheese platter.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

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.