Dominio de Pingus - Ribera del Duero PSI 2023

Tasted just before bottling—and thus a sample of the final blend—the PSI 2023 is juicy, ripe, and approachable. It’s a bit more flamboyant and heady, despite having an alcohol content similar to that of the 2022 in bottle (perhaps slightly higher, but not quite reaching 14%), and it seems a bit riper, with notes of peach and a hint of wilted flowers. It has abundant tannins and seems to need a little more time in the bottle. This is generally the case with PSI: the tannins need time. They soften fairly quickly, but it still takes a little while. It should be bottled in May 2025. 2026–2034

The PSI 2023 is made from grapes sourced from 12 villages, primarily Gumiel de Mercado and Villatuelda, in the Soria region of the Ribera del Duero. The project began in 2007 with the restoration of neglected vineyards, which now total 200 hectares spread across approximately 700 plots, 25% of which belong to the estate. Garnet in color, it opens with notes of pine and herbs, followed by red fruits—cherry and a hint of plum. On the palate, it reveals fine tannins, a medium-bodied texture, and nuanced fruit. The wine will reveal Soria’s character through the interplay between its fine tannins and acidity. 2025–2040