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Dominio de Pingus

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Peter Sisseck
Peter Sisseck


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Dominio de Pingus Information Sheet
Country of Origin: Spain
Location: Quintanille de Onesimo
People: Peter Sisseck, Owner & Winemaker
Supplier: www.rarewineco.com/import.html


Dominio de Pingus owner and winemaker, Peter Sisseck, has not looked back since he launched the inaugural 1995 vintage of Pingus to instant acclaim from Robert Parker and $200-a-bottle price tag. Working with carefully nurtured, ancient vines, and yields as low as half to a quarter of the finest red Grand Cru Burgundies he makes a maximum of 500 cases that are among the most sought-after in the world of fine wine. Aged in 100% new French Oak, this is the modern archetype of Ribera de Duero. The second wine Flor de Pingus, is a great relative value, and a good deal less scarce, particularly in years like 2002 when no first wine is produced. In short, these wines are exciting, modern and yet at their core very traditional and singular in their expression of ancient Tempranillo vines grown in sandy soils.
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Reviews
Pingus 2008 Flor de Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 96

The 2008 Flor de Pingus had been in bottle for 2 weeks when I tasted it. It offers up an enticing nose of smoke, Asian spices, incense, espresso, black cherry, and blackberry. On the palate it displays outstanding volume, intensity, and balance. Rich, dense, and succulent, it has enough structure to evolve for 4-5 years and will offer prime drinking from 2015 to 2028. Dominio de Pingus is located in the La Horra region of Ribera del Duero. Owner/winemaker, Peter Sisseck, an oenologist originally from Denmark, started the estate in 1995. There are currently 3 wines produced, Flor de Pingus, a single barrel cuvee called Amelia which began in 2003, and the flagship Pingus. In a normal vintage there are usually about 4000 cases of Flor de Pingus, 500 cases of Pingus, and 25 cases of Amelia. Flor de Pingus is sourced from a number of small parcels located in the La Horra zone. The vines are all over 35 years of age and have been farmed biodynamically since 2005.They are either owned or rented by Peter Sisseck, so Flor de Pingus always comes from the same pieces of ground. In that sense it is not a second wine but there is no question that is a very close approximation of Pingus at a fraction of the price. That makes it a relative bargain in the scheme of things. The wine is 100% Tempranillo typically aged for 14 months in new French barriques. The first vintage of Pingus was in 1995. The estate has been biodynamically farmed since 2000 and, according to Sisseck, has never been treated with fertilizer or pesticides. The Pingus vines are all at least 65 years of age and yields are typically under 1 ton per acre. The wines, made from 100% Tempranillo, are bottled without fining or filtration.

- The Wine Advocate (6/1/2010)

Pingus 2008 Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 99

The 2008 Pingus had just been bottled when I tasted it. Deep purple in color, it sports a splendid aromatic array of smoke, mineral, Asian spices, incense, lavender, and black cherry. On the palate it exhibits outstanding volume, intense fruit, power combined with elegance, and a long, smooth finish. It is a complete, virtually seamless wine that might one day achieve perfection. Give it 5-7 years of cellaring and drink it from 2016 to 2033. Dominio de Pingus is located in the La Horra region of Ribera del Duero. Owner/winemaker, Peter Sisseck, an oenologist originally from Denmark, started the estate in 1995. There are currently 3 wines produced, Flor de Pingus, a single barrel cuvee called Amelia which began in 2003, and the flagship Pingus. In a normal vintage there are usually about 4000 cases of Flor de Pingus, 500 cases of Pingus, and 25 cases of Amelia. Flor de Pingus is sourced from a number of small parcels located in the La Horra zone. The vines are all over 35 years of age and have been farmed biodynamically since 2005.They are either owned or rented by Peter Sisseck, so Flor de Pingus always comes from the same pieces of ground. In that sense it is not a second wine but there is no question that is a very close approximation of Pingus at a fraction of the price. That makes it a relative bargain in the scheme of things. The wine is 100% Tempranillo typically aged for 14 months in new French barriques. The first vintage of Pingus was in 1995. The estate has been biodynamically farmed since 2000 and, according to Sisseck, has never been treated with fertilizer or pesticides. The Pingus vines are all at least 65 years of age and yields are typically under 1 ton per acre. The wines, made from 100% Tempranillo, are bottled without fining or filtration.

- The Wine Advocate (6/1/2010)

Pingus 2006 'Flor de Pingus,' Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 95

The 2006 Flor de Pingus is deep purple in color with a superb bouquet of toasty oak, spice box, mineral, incense, black cherry, and blackberry. Youthful, full-bodied, intense, and powerful on the palate, it retains an elegant personality despite its size. Splendidly balanced, it will evolve for 4-6 years and deliver prime drinking from 2013 to 2026. Dominio de Pingus is located in the La Horra region of Ribera del Duero. Owner/winemaker, Peter Sisseck, an oenologist originally from Denmark, started the estate in 1995. There are currently 3 wines produced, Flor de Pingus, a single barrel cuvee called Amelia which began in 2003, and the flagship Pingus. In a normal vintage there are usually about 4000 cases of Flor de Pingus, 500 cases of Pingus, and 25 cases of Amelia. Flor de Pingus is sourced from a number of small parcels located in the La Horra zone. The vines are all over 35 years of age and have been farmed biodynamically since 2005.They are either owned or rented by Peter Sisseck, so Flor de Pingus always comes from the same pieces of ground. In that sense it is not a second wine but there is no question that is a very close approximation of Pingus at a fraction of the price. That makes it a relative bargain in the scheme of things. The wine is 100% Tempranillo typically aged for 14 months in new French barriques. The first vintage of Pingus was in 1995. The estate has been biodynamically farmed since 2000 and, according to Sisseck, has never been treated with fertilizer or pesticides. The Pingus vines are all at least 65 years of age and yields are typically under 1 ton per acre. The wines, made from 100% Tempranillo, are bottled without fining or filtration.

- The Wine Advocate (6/30/2010)

Pingus 2006 'Flor de Pingus,' Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 94

(2007 Vintage) The 2007 Flor de Pingus is sourced from rented vineyards over 35 years of age. It is 100% Tempranillo aged for 14 months in 100% new barriques. It displays a superb perfume of pain grille, pencil lead, espresso, mineral, black cherry, and blackberry. This is followed by a medium to full-bodied, seriously intense, rich wine that combines elegance with power. Impeccably balanced with the oak fully integrated, it has the structure for another 4-6 years of cellaring and will offer prime drinking from 2014 to 2027.

- The Wine Advocate (4/1/2010)

Pingus 2006 Flor de Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 90

The austere red shows coffee, tobacco and meat notes under firm tannins that close down the finish now. There is a core of plum that may blossom with time. Best after 2011. 4,686 cases made.

- The Wine Spectator (11/15/2009)

Pingus 2006 Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 96

Ripe fruit and lavish oak find harmony in this rich red. Blackberry and cassis mingle with dark chocolate, mineral and toast flavors. Full, polished tannins give way to a spicy finish. Powerful and expressive. Drink now through 2020. 555 cases made.

- The Wine Spectator (11/15/2009)

Pingus 2007 Flor de Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 92

100% tempranillo, aged in 100% new barriques. Inky ruby. Sexy, highly perfumed bouquet of red and dark berry preserves, smoked meat, minerals and fresh violet, with a suave Asian spice note gaining power in the glass. Fresh, lively and focused, offering sweet black raspberry and mocha flavors, with supple tannins adding shape. Extremely alluring wine with strong finishing sweetness and lingering spice and mocha qualities. This gained weight with air and holds serious promise for another six or so years of cellaring.

- International Wine Cellar (9/1/2009)

Pingus 2007 Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 95

Glass-staining ruby. Pungent, mineral-driven aromas of black raspberry, bitter cherry, smoky minerals and potpourri, plus a sexy smoky note of cola. Sweet and powerful, with brilliant definition and intensity to the ripe dark berry and cherry flavors. Lush and creamy but energetic, with silky tannins giving shape to the expansive fruit. Highly concentrated but very young wine with a strong, sappy, penetrating finish that echoes the floral note. This is a weighty wine but there's no excess fat or thickness. Stash it away for at least another six years.

- International Wine Cellar (9/1/2009)

Pingus 2006 Flor de Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 94

The 2006 Flor de Pingus spent 14 months in new French oak. Deep purple in color, it gives up a superb bouquet of toasty oak, spice box, mineral, incense, black cherry, and blackberry. Youthful, full-bodied, intense, and powerful on the palate, it retains an elegant personality despite its size. Splendidly balanced, it will evolve for 4-6 years and deliver prime drinking from 2013 to 2026. It is a superb value in great wine considering that the price of Pingus Junior is one-tenth that of Pingus.

- The Wine Advocate (6/30/2009)

Pingus 2006 Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 99

The flagship 2006 Pingus is a spectacular effort. A glass-staining saturated opaque purple, it delivers an other-worldly perfume of smoke, lavender, mineral, scorched earth, and an amalgam of kinky black fruits. Voluptuous on the palate in a measured way, it has superb balance, layered, complex flavors, ripe tannin that is entirely covered by the fruit, and a decade of aging potential. This monumental wine will evolve effortlessly for 10-15 years and offer prime drinking from 2016 to 2030+.

- The Wine Advocate (6/30/2009)

Pingus 2006 Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 95

Opaque purple. Powerful, mineral-driven aromas of blackberry, blueberry, creme de cassis, incense and floral oils. Fresh dark berry flavors are youthfully crunchy and strikingly pure, with mounting spiciness and minerality. Silky tannins add support to the broad, palate-staining fruit but quickly fade away, allowing the exotic dark berry flavors to stand out. The mineral element clings impressively on the long, sappy, sweet finish. A superb showing, and no doubt the last time I'll get to try this as it costs more per bottle than my car is worth. (The Rare Wine Company, Sonoma, CA)

- International Wine Cellar (9/1/2008)

Pingus 2006 Flor de Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 93

Ruby-red. Strong floral and mineral scents complicate blackberry and cherry on the nose. Vibrant red berry and cherry flavors are given support by dusty tannins and become sweeter with air. Very fresh and precise, with excellent mineral snap and thrust. I like this wine's delicate touch, and the finish is clean and very long. Given the tariff for its big brother, this is almost a bargain.

- International Wine Cellar (9/1/2008)

Pingus 2005 Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 99

The 2005 Pingus spent 18 months in new oak. It is purple/black and a bit muted at present. However, notes of toasty new oak, mineral, scorched earth, espresso, blueberry, and blackberry can be discerned. The wine has great balance, sweet fruit, and poise but it will need 12-15 years of cellaring. It should drink well through 2050. It is a true tour de force. Kudos to Peter Sisseck for a brilliant and enthralling set of wines.

- The Wine Advocate (3/1/2008)

Pingus 2005 Flor de Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 96

The 2005 Flor de Pingus comes from rented vineyards planted to 100% Tempranillo. The wine spends 14 months in new French oak. Purple-colored, it offers an alluring bouquet of pain grille, crushed stone, violets, black raspberry, and blueberry. Already complex on the palate, it has gobs of sweet fruit, excellent intensity, perfect balance, and a 60-second finish. In the price/quality sweepstakes, this might be Spain’s finest wine. Kudos to Peter Sisseck for a brilliant and enthralling set of wines.

- The Wine Advocate (3/1/2008)

Dominio de Pingus 2004 Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 100

It comes from 100% estate vineyards, biodynamically farmed. It, too, is 100% Tempranillo and is aged 18 months in new French oak. It offers more of everything from its splendid nose of cedar, smoke, charcaoal, blackberry, and blueberry to its thick, superconcentrated, and layered mid-palate. The tannins are totally concealed and the pure finish is remarkable long. The wine deserves at least a decase of cellaring and should drink beautifully for 25 years thereafter.

- The Wine Advocate (2/28/2007)

Dominio de Pingus 2004 Flor de Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 97

In the context of the world's great wines, it is a stupendous value, a steal. It is 100% Tempranillo from very low yields and is aged 14 months in 100% new French barriques. Opaque purple in color, it emits already complex aromas of smoke, toast, coffee, blueberry, blackberry and licorice. Lush on the palate, super ripe and sweet, as well as mulit-dimensional, this great effort can be drunk now, but i'd opt for cellaring it for 6-8 years to allow further evolution.

- The Wine Advocate (2/28/2007)

Dominio de Pingus 2003 Flor de Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 92

Lavish oak frames plush, ripe fruit in this modern red. Plum, blackberry, mineral and coffee flavors mingle harmoniously, backed by round, ripe tannins. Perhaps a bit oaky for some, but expressive and seductive. Drink now through 2011. 4,000 cases made. (TM)

- The Wine Spectator (11/30/2005)

Dominio de Pingus 2003 Flor de Pingus, Ribera Del Duero
Rating: 93-95

he 2003 Flor de Pingus exhibits an exuberant, expressive nose of creme de cassis, graphite, licorice, smoke, espresso roast, and aged beef-like characteristics. A superb texture, sweet tannin, and an opulent, voluptuous mid-palate and finish suggest this 2003 can be drunk now and over the next 7-10 years. A limited cuvee, named after the importer’s daughter, the 2003 Amelia, is produced from 100-year old vines. Although there are only 25 cases available, it is worth noting as it is a super effort boasting all the same characteristics as the great Pingus, only lacking that wine’s extra nuances and dimensions in its bouquet and flavor profiles. These are the wines of a true genius! Kudos to Peter Sisseck.

- The Wine Advocate (6/1/2005)