COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Dominio de Pingus
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Dominio de Pingus's 'Pingus' 2020 is a 100% Tempranillo red wine from the Ribera del Duero DO in Spain. Founded in 1995 by Peter Sisseck, the estate focuses on expressing the terroir of old-vine vineyards. The wine is sourced from vines that are 65-70 years old, grown in limestone-rich soils. The 2020 vintage was warm, resulting in an early harvest. Pingus is recognized for its singularity and individuality.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€1200
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded by a Danish winemaker in Spain.
Fact 02
Made from vines averaging 65-70 years old.
Fact 03
Known for its extremely limited production.
Fact 04
Achieved cult wine status very early in its history.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2020 Pingus is produced from 100% Tempranillo grapes. The fruit is completely de-stemmed and hand-sorted before undergoing fermentation with native yeasts. Maceration lasts for two to three weeks. The wine is then aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak barriques. The vines are cultivated using traditional 'en vaso' systems and are never fertilized or treated with pesticides, with some vineyards employing biodynamic practices.
