Dominio de Pingus - Ribera del Duero Pingus 2022
98-100/100
Robert Parker
99/100
Vinous
99/100
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
“Peter Sisseck himself says that this vintage of Pingus is his favorite: an unforgettable tasting experience for one of the world’s finest wines!”
“Tasting a new vintage of Pingus for the first time is a special moment, and the 2022 Pingus showcases the vintage’s softer profile—it’s fragrant, fruity, and lively, with aroma and elegance. Peter Sisseck told me that this is his favorite vintage, because it better matches his vision for this wine. He compared it to 2000 (“a vintage under the radar,” he told me) and to 1996. The latter aged exclusively in barrels; some vintages age for a time in 2,000- and 1,500-liter oak casks, which was the case for the 2021, 2020, and 2018 vintages, but not for the 2022. “I liked the wine’s development in the barrel so much that I left it there the whole time,” explains Mr. Sisseck. It is a young and tender wine, ripe and juicy, with some spicy notes, but with very good freshness and good balance. [...] 2026–2040” (Wine Advocate 2024)
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Eye
Garnet color with violet highlights at the rim of a clear, brilliant wine
Nose
Complex and concentrated, with notes of violet, licorice, cocoa bean, and truffle, all subtly herbaceous, seductive, and inviting
Palate
Elegant and silky, with well-integrated, still-austere tannins, a chalky structure full of character, delicious flavors, powerful aromas, and a structured, endless finish—what an experience!
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Decant 2 hours in advance to enhance the tasting experience
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2050
Production
8,200 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it on thin slices of lightly seared Wagyu beef, or on its own to savor all its nuances...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 98–100/100 (Exceptional)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Tasting a new vintage of Pingus for the first time is a special moment, and the 2022 Pingus showcases the vintage’s softer profile—it is fragrant, fruity, and lively, with aroma and elegance. Peter Sisseck told me that this is his favorite vintage, because it better matches his vision for this wine. He compared it to 2000 (“a vintage under the radar,” he told me) and to 1996. The latter aged exclusively in barrels; some vintages age for a time in 2,000- and 1,500-liter oak casks, which was the case for the 2021, 2020, and 2018 vintages, but not for the 2022. “I liked the wine’s evolution in the barrel so much that I left it there the whole time,” explains Mr. Sisseck. It is a young and tender wine, ripe and juicy, with some spicy notes, but with very good freshness and good balance. Pingus will be produced in a run of approximately 7,500 bottles and is expected to be bottled in June/July 2024. 2026–2040
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 99/100
About the wine:
The 2022 Pingus confirms the potential of this exceptional vineyard in the Ribera del Duero. From a vintage with modest structure, the old vines make up for it with their elegance. Precise aromas of plum, a hint of cedar, black cherry, and delicate undergrowth unfold, followed by blood orange peel. The palate offers pure cherry with chalky tannins and a vibrant core that comes alive with finesse. Deep and expressive, the fruity length and subtle grip attest to its beautiful balance. Pingus remains a benchmark for the elegant Ribera. 2025–2050
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
Wine rated (2025 guide) 99/100
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