Ribera del Duero DO Pingus 2022 Dominio de Pingus

What kind of wine it is

Pingus Dominio de Pingus is a red wine from Ribera del Duero in Spain, made from Tempranillo sourced from very old vineyards cultivated according to organic and biodynamic principles. This is a structured and complex red wine, offering power and elegance with fine tannins. Fermentation takes place in steel and wooden vats with only indigenous yeasts, while malolactic fermentation and ageing in new French oak barriques define the style and texture.

Where it comes from

This wine comes from three different plots of the Dominio de Pingus estate in the Ribera del Duero. The very old vineyards are managed with an organic and biodynamic approach and produce low-yield Tempranillo grapes. The soils vary greatly from plot to plot, ranging from clay components to pure limestone, affecting structure and tannic definition. The name of the estate recalls the nickname of its founder, the Danish engineer Peter Sissek, and production remains extremely limited.

How it is made

The winemaking follows a traditional and meticulous approach. After harvest, fermentation occurs in both steel tanks and wooden vats, using only indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation takes place in new French oak barriques, which also serve for ageing, extending over a significant period to integrate structure and tannins. The wine is bottled without fining, filtration, or stabilization.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it shows a deep and consistent pomegranate red color. On the nose, it offers a complex profile of ripe black fruits, toasted notes, and balsamic nuances linked to ageing in new French oak. On the palate, it is elegant and powerful, with volume and a silky tannic texture, supported by broad and controlled progression. The finish is long and precise, with returns of dark fruit and well-integrated toasted hints.

Food pairings

At the table, it pairs with important meat-based dishes, thanks to its structure and silky tannins. It goes well with roast suckling pig, hare, and beef entrecôte, matching its intensity and the toasted character from ageing. It is best enjoyed when the meat remains juicy and the sauce is balanced, without excessive sweetness.

When to serve

This is a red wine suited for tasting occasions and structured meals, when intensity and definition are desired. The combination of very old vineyards, meticulous fermentation, and prolonged ageing in new French oak barriques suggests a good potential for evolution in the bottle. It can be appreciated in its youth for fruit and texture, but it tends to express itself better over the medium to long term, with greater integration between wood, aromatic complexity, and tannic structure.