Est. 2001. Importer & Distributor of Fine Wine, Craft Spirits, and Ginjo Sake
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Item Number: 6904
UPC: None
Country: Spain
Region: Castilla y Leon
Appellation/AVA: Ribera del Duero DO
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Tempranillo
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Viticulture: Practicing Biodynamic
2011 marks the third of a trilogy of similar vintages in Ribera and, just like Priorat, the 2011s seem to fall somewhere in-between the luscious 2009s and the more structured 2010s. Peter’s emphasis on biodynamic viticulture and his diminished usage of new wood has resulted in wines that get more elegant and refined with each vintage.
Winemaking Notes: No fining or filtration. Minimal rackings. 100% destemming. Aged 18 months in mix of old and new barrique. Pingus has been Biodynamic since 2000.
About the Estate: Pingus is produced by the visionary Danish winemaker Peter Sisseck. Peter arrived in Spain in 1993 to manage a new project, Hacienda Monasterio. While planting and developing Monasterio, he began to dream about the old vines he saw dotted around the Ribera del Duero landscape. By the 1995 vintage, Peter had found a group of old vines that spurred him to embark on his own project. He called it “Pingus,” after his childhood nickname. Peter’s vision was to push Tempranillo to its upper limits. Since 2001, he has employed biodynamic viticulture to capture a healthier balance in his vineyards.
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Dominio de Pingus 2011 'Pingus' Ribera Del Duero DO
Rating: 94
Inky purple. An exotic, expressive bouquet displays scents of
blueberry, black cherry, violet, licorice and Asian spices, with a
subtle smoky nuance in the background. Offers an array of densely
packed black and blue fruit and floral flavors that are enlivened by
bright minerality. Shows outstanding clarity and energy on the intense,
lingering finish.
- International Wine Cellar (10/1/2013)
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Dominio de Pingus 2011 'Pingus' Ribera Del Duero DO
Rating: (94-96)
The 2011 Pingus has a gorgeous, pure black cherry, cassis and blueberry scented bouquet interlaced by orange blossom and apricot. The oak is beautifully assimilated into the aromatic profile. The palate is full-bodied with a decadent entry. The tannins are ripe and rounded, imparting great tension and focus. There is both dimension and grace to this formidable Pingus that should blossom once it finishes its gestation. This is an outstanding Ribera del Duero wine. Drink 2020-2035+.
- The Wine Advocate (8/1/2012)
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