Ribera del Duero DO Pingus 2022 Dominio de Pingus

What kind of wine is it

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

Where does it come from

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

How is it made

The winemaking process follows a traditional and meticulous approach. After harvest, fermentation occurs both in steel tanks and wooden vats, exclusively with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation takes place in new French oak barriques, which are also used for the prolonged aging that aims to integrate body and tannin. The wine is bottled without fining, filtration, or stabilization.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it displays a deep and intense pomegranate red colour. The nose reveals a complex profile of ripe black fruits, toasted notes, and balsamic hints tied to evolution in new French oak. On the palate it is elegant and powerful, with volume and a silky tannic texture, supported by a broad and controlled progression. The finish is long and precise, with well-integrated returns of dark fruit and toasted undertones.

Pairings

At the table, it pairs with substantial meat dishes, thanks to its structure and silky tannins. It is recommended with roast suckling pig, hare, and beef entrecôte, pairings consistent with its intensity and the toasted component from aging. It is best expressed when the meat remains juicy and the sauce is balanced, without pronounced sweetness.

When to serve it

This red is suitable for tasting occasions and elaborate lunches, when intensity and definition are desired. The combination of very old vineyards, meticulous fermentation, and prolonged aging in new French oak barriques suggests a strong potential for bottle aging. It can also be enjoyed in its youth for its fruit and texture, but tends to show its best over the medium- to long-term, with greater integration of wood, aromatic complexity, and tannic structure.