COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Dominio de Pingus
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pingus is the flagship wine of Dominio de Pingus, a Ribera del Duero estate founded by Danish winemaker Peter Sisseck. The wine is crafted from 100% Tempranillo grapes sourced from old vines, some planted as early as 1929, grown on clay-limestone soils. The estate is known for its commitment to biodynamic and organic farming practices. Pingus achieved cult status early in its history, recognized for its unique expression of terroir and meticulous winemaking.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€1450
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards planted in 1929 contribute to the wine's complexity.
Fact 02
Farming practices are biodynamic and organic.
Fact 03
Achieved cult status shortly after its first vintage in 1995.
Fact 04
Received perfect 100-point scores from major critics for the 2021 vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Pingus begins with a manual harvest from old Tempranillo vines, characterized by very low yields. Fermentation occurs in concrete or stainless steel, followed by malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. The wine then undergoes an aging period of around 20 months in French oak, with a recent trend towards larger formats and used barrels. The overall approach emphasizes minimal intervention to highlight the expression of the vineyard's terroir.
