PSI 2023, Ribera del Duero, Dominio de Pingus

A fresh, clean and seductive Tempranillo from Peter Sisseck, made mainly from Tempranillo with a small proportion of Garnacha from old vines aged 30-60 years in Ribera del Duero. The grapes are hand-harvested from high-altitude parcels at 850 m with low yields. Fermentation is traditional in cement tanks with native yeast, followed by around 18 months in a combination of large casks and used French oak barrels, with minimal filtration. The soils are calcareous clay and sandstone, and the old vines on high plateaus experience large day-night temperature differences. The nose shows fresh cherry, blueberry, violet, herbs and subtle oak notes of cedar and spice. The palate is elegant and focused with red and dark fruit.