1 dozen bottles per lot
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DOMINICO DE PINGUS
Peter Sisseck, a Danish winemaker, having made a name for himself at Hacienda Monasterio, established Pingus in 1995 purchasing three separate plots of very old Tinto Fino vines planted in the heart of Ribera del Duero. His goal was "an unmistakably Spanish, terroir-driven wine..."
Production is extremely limited - less than 500 cases per vintage which is a significant increase from the 325 cases produced in his inaugural 1995 vintage. The 60+ year old head-pruned vines result in extremely low yields. Malolactic fermentation and aging are done in 100 new French oak.
Many believe that the true genius of Mr. Sisseck is evident in his vineyards. "Tinto Fino is important, a lot of cuttings of Tempranillo have come in from Rioja, so not all vineyards in Ribera del Duero are Tinto Fino. There is a difference. All the vines in my plots are very old. They have never been fertilised nor treated with pesticides and all grow following the traditional en vaso system. They are perfect."
Pingus--Vintage 1995
Ribera del Duero
Lot 270 in original wooden case
Lot 271 one loose label
The 1995 Dominico de Pingus exhibits an opaque purple color, an extraordinary sweet nose of black fruits, truffles, and nicely-integrated, subtle pain grille. The wine is massive, huge, and full-bodied, with layers of concentrated, pure fruit, loads of glycerin, and beautifully sweet tannin. Although one would think it would taste Bordeaux-like, it has its own individual style that falls somewhere between St.-Emilion's Valandraud, Pesquera's Janus, and Vega Sicilia's Unico! The 1995 will age effortlessly for 25-30+ years. The lucky few who are able to latch onto a bottle or two should be prepared to cellar it for 4-6 years. This is a brilliant winemaking effort! Wine Advocate #113 (Oct 1997). Robert Parker
1 dozen bottles per lot
Peter Sisseck, a Danish winemaker, having made a name for himself at Hacienda Monasterio, established Pingus in 1995 purchasing three separate plots of very old Tinto Fino vines planted in the heart of Ribera del Duero. His goal was "an unmistakably Spanish, terroir-driven wine..."
Production is extremely limited - less than 500 cases per vintage which is a significant increase from the 325 cases produced in his inaugural 1995 vintage. The 60+ year old head-pruned vines result in extremely low yields. Malolactic fermentation and aging are done in 100 new French oak.
Many believe that the true genius of Mr. Sisseck is evident in his vineyards. "Tinto Fino is important, a lot of cuttings of Tempranillo have come in from Rioja, so not all vineyards in Ribera del Duero are Tinto Fino. There is a difference. All the vines in my plots are very old. They have never been fertilised nor treated with pesticides and all grow following the traditional en vaso system. They are perfect."
Pingus--Vintage 1995
Ribera del Duero
Lot 270 in original wooden case
Lot 271 one loose label
The 1995 Dominico de Pingus exhibits an opaque purple color, an extraordinary sweet nose of black fruits, truffles, and nicely-integrated, subtle pain grille. The wine is massive, huge, and full-bodied, with layers of concentrated, pure fruit, loads of glycerin, and beautifully sweet tannin. Although one would think it would taste Bordeaux-like, it has its own individual style that falls somewhere between St.-Emilion's Valandraud, Pesquera's Janus, and Vega Sicilia's Unico! The 1995 will age effortlessly for 25-30+ years. The lucky few who are able to latch onto a bottle or two should be prepared to cellar it for 4-6 years. This is a brilliant winemaking effort! Wine Advocate #113 (Oct 1997). Robert Parker
1 dozen bottles per lot
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