Profile of Dominio de Pingus Winery
Wine Map Ribera del Duero
Profile of Ribera del Duero Wine Region
Pingus is a very new and hugely successful winery in Ribera del Duero. Run by a young, Danish born renowned
winemaker, Peter Sisseck, the winery has produced astonishing results (and prices) in a very short period of
time. Located in a winery said by John Radford, Spanish wine expert, to resemble a pink flying saucer, Pingus
is part of an elite club of top Spanish wine producers. Yields are incredibly low, the wines are extremely
concentrated, allocation is miniscule. Crianza and Reserva wines are made from ancient, gnarled Tempranillo
vines. Sisseck is said to be a genius in the vineyard, where pruning has become an artform.
Dominio de Pingus Ribera del Duero 1998
"The 1998 Pingus is opaque black in color, with evolved, stunningly sweet aromatics. Notes of cassis,
licorice, cigar box, spice cake, and toasty oak emerge with coaxing. This full-bodied, opulently-textured,
viscous, concentrated wine is fat, expansively flavored, and multilayered. It is an outstanding effort, with
well-integrated acidity and tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2020." 91-93 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #122
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Wines
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| Pingus, Hacienda Monasterio, Ribero del Duero, Reserva |
80% Tinto del Pais (Tempranillo name in Ribera del Duero), 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot |
| Flor de Pingus, Ribero del Duero |
Excellent second wine, typically 80% Tinto del Pais, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot |
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Address:
Dominio de Pingus,
Hospital, s/n. 47350 Quintanilla de Onésimo (Valladolid), Spain
Tel.: +34 983 68 01 89
Fax: +34 983 48 40 20
Winery Details
D.O.: Ribera del Duero
Founded: 1995.
Winemaker: Peter Sisseck.
Area under Vine: 5 hectáreas.
Grape Varietals: Tinto fino (Tempranillo).
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