Pingus - Ribera del Duero - PSI - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

Crafted from old vines of Tempranillo, Grenache (8%), and other carefully selected endemic varieties from the coolest terroirs of the appellation, the 2021 Red Ribera del Duero PSI embodies an ambitious project aimed at preserving varietal heritage. This wine captures the depth and complexity of these exceptional terroirs with unmatched energy and intricacy. Fermented with indigenous yeasts, cultivated organically, and vinified in large wooden vats and French oak barrels, this prized cuvée is sourced exclusively from old vines spread across more than 7,000 parcels. With a new team and a new cellar master from the 2021 vintage onward, the wine continues to impress after 20 months of aging. The cool, dry year has imparted a finer temperament than usual, making it already irresistible, with elevated elegance and silky tannins. Yet another triumph! Rated 93+/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification in concrete vats. Aged for 20 months in foudre (80%) and fût (20%).

Color:

Intense red with violet highlights.

Nose:

Complex aromas of macerated red and black fruits, underlined by delicate spicy notes.

Palate:

Optimum ripeness and silky tannins provide exemplary balance.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Duck breast with bell pepper confit, lamb shoulder confit with rosemary, beef sirloin braised with vine shoots.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

Brilliant oenologist Peter Sisseck—affectionately known as Pingus—has transformed the Spanish wine landscape. In the heart of Ribera del Duero, he established Dominio de Pingus in the 1990s, recognizing the extraordinary potential of ancient Tempranillo vines.

With a commitment to organic and biodynamic practices, near-century-old vines, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, luxurious aging in oak foudres, prized terroirs, and native grape varieties, every element contributes to the singularity of this iconic wine, now regarded as a cru in its own right.

Pingus has ascended to become one of the world’s greatest wines, earning a perfect 100/100 Parker rating on numerous occasions, including the 2021 vintage we present to you. Sisseck’s relentless pursuit of excellence has positioned Pingus as a beacon, leading the renaissance of the Iberian Peninsula.

Alongside Pingus, discover two other cuvées that equally embody the domain’s exceptional quality.