2022 Dominio de Pingus Pingus
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| Type of Wine | |
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| Country | |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
| Drink window | 2026 - 2042 |
Description
The 2022 Pingus from winemaker Peter Sisseck from the Ribera del Duero region in Spain is widely praised as a wine of exceptional quality, and is among the most exclusive wines in the world. The wine has received a perfect score of 98-100/100 points in this vintage, making it a true "cult object". It is a wine produced entirely biodynamically, in which the character of old Tempranillo vines on limestone and clay-rich soils is beautifully expressed.
The Pingus 2022 reflects the softer character of this vintage. The wine is perfumed, fruit-driven and has a peachy freshness, with a refined elegance. Winemaker Peter Sisseck considers this vintage his favorite yet, because it embodies the style he envisions for Pingus.
In terms of maturation, the Pingus 2022 has been matured exclusively in barriques. This is a difference from previous vintages such as 2021, 2020 and 2018, which were partly matured in large oak barrels of 1,500 to 2,000 liters. "I was so pleased with the development of the wine in the barriques that I chose to leave it there for the entire maturation period," Sisseck explained.
The wine is young and refined, with a juicy and ripe character, complemented by subtle spicy notes. At the same time it retains an impressive freshness and a perfect balance, which is characteristic of the Pingus style. The total production of this vintage is around 7,500 bottles
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Castilla y Leon |
| Appellation | Ribera del Duero |
| Icons | Icon Spain & Portugal |
| Winery | Dominio de Pingus |
| Grape | Tempranillo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2042 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 100 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (98-100)
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$1080
Drink Date:
2026 - 2040
Tasting a new vintage of Pingus for the first time is a special moment, and the 2022 Pingus shows the gentler profile of the vintage—it's perfumed, fruit-driven and peachy, with perfume and elegance. Peter Sisseck told me that it's his favorite vintage, because it's more the idea he has for this wine. He compared it to 2000 ("a vintage under the radar," he told me) and 1996. This aged exclusively in barrel; some vintages age for a while in 2,000- and 1,500-liter oak foudres, which was the case for the 2021, 2020 and 2018 but not in 2022. "I liked the evolution of the wine in barrel so much that I left it there the whole time," Sisseck explained. It's young and tender, ripe and juicy, with some spicy notes but with very good freshness and balance. There will be some 7,500 bottles of Pingus, and they expect to bottle it in June/July 2024.
I met with Peter Sisseck to taste the bottled 2021s and the 2022s that are about to be bottled. 2021 was a dry year after a rainy 2020 (a year of mildew, botrytis and Covid!), and he noticed the change of climate so decided they have to change viticulture. He has changed to higher yields—20 hectoliters per hectare, which is still very low but higher compared with the 12 in the beginning—and an earlier harvest, compared with the initial 1995, when he harvested in early October. Today, it's impossible to do that or you get 20% alcohol. He now harvests all the grapes in September, and he believes he has gained freshness in the wines. Pingus is still the same vines from 1929, where the individual dead vines are replaced with their own massal selection, so the average age of the vines is not all from 1929.
Flor de Pingus is now 100% from La Horra, where there was a land consolidation when they ripped up 60 hectares of vines and there was good land available. So, today he has 35 hectares for Flor de Pingus, including 12 to 15 hectares that they planted in the last few years. It's all head-pruned with echalás, with an individual post per plant, the way he finds works for him, planting 5,000 vines per hectare (at one by two meters) to work with very small tractors. In 2021, following some of the leading producers in Burgundy, he decided to not cut off the shoots which avoids the development of secondary bunches and stresses the plant. The plants grow to 2.5 meters, and the vassal leaves don't get dry. If you cut off, the vassal leaves get dry. He's going to try something similar with the old Pingus vines.
The other thing he discovered was Garnacha, something that comes from PSI, a natural way to lower the pH (the same as the Cabernet Sauvignon he used at Hacienda Monasterio). So, he planted also some 5% Garnacha in the Flor de Pingus vineyards, and the two varieties are fermented together. In 2006 and 2007, the wines had higher alcohol (15% to 15.5%), but there's more extraction with higher alcohol the more you extract from the wine and from the barrels. Those wines are evolving better than he expected, but he prefers to keep the alcohol at around 14%.
2021 was warm and dry, with some peaks in July that were really high, but then the average temperatures in 2022 and 2023 were maybe higher. The 2021s were bottled in June/July 2023, and the 2022s should be bottled in June/July 2024. The alcohol levels are all very similar for both vintages, around 14% (he tries not to reach 14.5% if possible).
For Flor, there's some 20% new barrels and now some new 6,000-liter oak vats to vinify and, in the future, also age the wines. For Pingus, there's no change—it's already 100% second-use barrels (from Flor and PSI).
As for 2022, the year of heat and drought made them think that climate change was really here. They harvested starting on September 5, very early, and finished before many had started. But the wine delivers beyond the expectations; they are rounder and gentler wines that are more fruit-driven, peachy and ripe but with freshness with energy.
As they have purchased 50 hectares for PSI, they found a small plot on a slope in Peñaranda with a field blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Albillo that was planted in the 1960s; he has done some experimental vinifications, and eventually, there might be some new single-vineyard PSI wines. I tasted the wine from that plot, tentatively called Bancal, from 2022. I also sampled a 2022 Blanco, an experimental white made with 100% Albillo from the plants scattered in the old vineyards, produced in a very Burgundian way, with full lees and in new barrels. Both are very impressive.
Published: Jun 13, 2024
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A Dane who conquered Spain with one of the most iconic wines ever: that’s how the story of Dominio de Pingus begins.
The history of Dominio de Pingus
Peter Sisseck, born in Denmark, arrived in Ribera del Duero in the early 1990s. He worked as an oenologist at Hacienda Monasterio and discovered the huge potential of the local Tinto Fino grape. In 1995 he made his first wine in a small garage in Quintanilla de Onésimo. It was named Pingus, after his Danish childhood nickname. What started as a small experiment quickly grew into a legend. When influential American wine critic Robert Parker tasted it, Pingus became world-famous overnight.
The winemaker Peter Sisseck
Sisseck is considered one of the most influential winemakers in Spain, even though he originally comes from Copenhagen. Before moving to Ribera del Duero, he gained experience in Bordeaux and California. That international background shaped his approach: respect for tradition combined with a sharp eye for detail and innovation. He works meticulously in the vineyards, strongly believes in biodynamic principles, and always sets the bar extremely high. This perfectionism explains why even his so-called ‘second wine’, Flor de Pingus, is sought after all over the world. His name is inseparable from quality and from redefining Ribera del Duero as a leading wine region.
Where does the name Pingus come from?
The name Pingus was Peter Sisseck’s childhood nickname in Denmark. Friends and family used it casually, without any special meaning. When he made his first own wine, he deliberately chose this nickname. It gave his project a personal and distinctive identity.
The vineyards and old vines
From the very beginning, Sisseck focused on old Tinto Fino vines. In Ribera del Duero these are becoming rare. Back in 1990 there were thousands of hectares of old vines, but today only a fraction remains. The vineyards for Pingus are located around the village of La Horra and consist of tiny plots. Some vines are more than 80 years old, surviving even before the phylloxera crisis. These old vines yield little fruit, but produce grapes of remarkable intensity and concentration.
The different wines of Pingus
Pingus itself comes from two special plots in La Horra: Barroso and San Cristóbal. The soils combine gravel, sand, clay, and limestone, creating a unique balance. Production is extremely limited, around 6,000 bottles a year.
Flor de Pingus is his second wine, made from sixteen plots around La Horra and Roa. Still largely old vines, complemented by younger plantings. Production is bigger, but still small compared to the demand.
Psi was launched in 2007 together with Pablo Rubio. This project is about working with local growers who own old vineyards. The idea is to make wines that stay true to Ribera del Duero’s traditions, showing balance and purity rather than just power. Psi is vinified in cement tanks and large oak casks, giving a fresher and more approachable style.
Climate and altitude in Ribera del Duero
The climate in Ribera del Duero is harshly continental. Summers are hot, winters cold, and the temperature swings between day and night are extreme. The vineyards sit high, between 700 and 920 meters. This altitude brings cooler nights, helping the grapes ripen slowly and maintain freshness. That’s why Pingus wines combine power with elegance and tension.
Interesting facts about Pingus
- The very first Pingus was literally made in a garage – a classic ‘garagiste’ story.
- Every grape for Pingus is destemmed by hand, one by one.
- Yields are extremely low: often only 11 hectoliters per hectare.
- Pingus was one of the first great names in Spain to embrace biodynamics.
- Because of its scarcity, Pingus bottles have become collectors’ items worldwide.
Order Dominio de Pingus online?
At Grandcruwijnen you can find the wines of Dominio de Pingus in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, ensuring perfect storage. Ordering is easy online. If you choose ‘Pick up’ at checkout, you’ll immediately see the discount for collection in Dordrecht.
The 2022 Pingus from winemaker Peter Sisseck from the Ribera del Duero region in Spain is widely praised as a wine of exceptional quality, and is among the most exclusive wines in the world. The wine has received a perfect score of 98-100/100 points in this vintage, making it a true "cult object". It is a wine produced entirely biodynamically, in which the character of old Tempranillo vines on limestone and clay-rich soils is beautifully expressed.
The Pingus 2022 reflects the softer character of this vintage. The wine is perfumed, fruit-driven and has a peachy freshness, with a refined elegance. Winemaker Peter Sisseck considers this vintage his favorite yet, because it embodies the style he envisions for Pingus.
In terms of maturation, the Pingus 2022 has been matured exclusively in barriques. This is a difference from previous vintages such as 2021, 2020 and 2018, which were partly matured in large oak barrels of 1,500 to 2,000 liters. "I was so pleased with the development of the wine in the barriques that I chose to leave it there for the entire maturation period," Sisseck explained.
The wine is young and refined, with a juicy and ripe character, complemented by subtle spicy notes. At the same time it retains an impressive freshness and a perfect balance, which is characteristic of the Pingus style. The total production of this vintage is around 7,500 bottles
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Castilla y Leon |
| Appellation | Ribera del Duero |
| Icons | Icon Spain & Portugal |
| Winery | Dominio de Pingus |
| Grape | Tempranillo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2042 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 100 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (98-100)
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$1080
Drink Date:
2026 - 2040
Tasting a new vintage of Pingus for the first time is a special moment, and the 2022 Pingus shows the gentler profile of the vintage—it's perfumed, fruit-driven and peachy, with perfume and elegance. Peter Sisseck told me that it's his favorite vintage, because it's more the idea he has for this wine. He compared it to 2000 ("a vintage under the radar," he told me) and 1996. This aged exclusively in barrel; some vintages age for a while in 2,000- and 1,500-liter oak foudres, which was the case for the 2021, 2020 and 2018 but not in 2022. "I liked the evolution of the wine in barrel so much that I left it there the whole time," Sisseck explained. It's young and tender, ripe and juicy, with some spicy notes but with very good freshness and balance. There will be some 7,500 bottles of Pingus, and they expect to bottle it in June/July 2024.
I met with Peter Sisseck to taste the bottled 2021s and the 2022s that are about to be bottled. 2021 was a dry year after a rainy 2020 (a year of mildew, botrytis and Covid!), and he noticed the change of climate so decided they have to change viticulture. He has changed to higher yields—20 hectoliters per hectare, which is still very low but higher compared with the 12 in the beginning—and an earlier harvest, compared with the initial 1995, when he harvested in early October. Today, it's impossible to do that or you get 20% alcohol. He now harvests all the grapes in September, and he believes he has gained freshness in the wines. Pingus is still the same vines from 1929, where the individual dead vines are replaced with their own massal selection, so the average age of the vines is not all from 1929.
Flor de Pingus is now 100% from La Horra, where there was a land consolidation when they ripped up 60 hectares of vines and there was good land available. So, today he has 35 hectares for Flor de Pingus, including 12 to 15 hectares that they planted in the last few years. It's all head-pruned with echalás, with an individual post per plant, the way he finds works for him, planting 5,000 vines per hectare (at one by two meters) to work with very small tractors. In 2021, following some of the leading producers in Burgundy, he decided to not cut off the shoots which avoids the development of secondary bunches and stresses the plant. The plants grow to 2.5 meters, and the vassal leaves don't get dry. If you cut off, the vassal leaves get dry. He's going to try something similar with the old Pingus vines.
The other thing he discovered was Garnacha, something that comes from PSI, a natural way to lower the pH (the same as the Cabernet Sauvignon he used at Hacienda Monasterio). So, he planted also some 5% Garnacha in the Flor de Pingus vineyards, and the two varieties are fermented together. In 2006 and 2007, the wines had higher alcohol (15% to 15.5%), but there's more extraction with higher alcohol the more you extract from the wine and from the barrels. Those wines are evolving better than he expected, but he prefers to keep the alcohol at around 14%.
2021 was warm and dry, with some peaks in July that were really high, but then the average temperatures in 2022 and 2023 were maybe higher. The 2021s were bottled in June/July 2023, and the 2022s should be bottled in June/July 2024. The alcohol levels are all very similar for both vintages, around 14% (he tries not to reach 14.5% if possible).
For Flor, there's some 20% new barrels and now some new 6,000-liter oak vats to vinify and, in the future, also age the wines. For Pingus, there's no change—it's already 100% second-use barrels (from Flor and PSI).
As for 2022, the year of heat and drought made them think that climate change was really here. They harvested starting on September 5, very early, and finished before many had started. But the wine delivers beyond the expectations; they are rounder and gentler wines that are more fruit-driven, peachy and ripe but with freshness with energy.
As they have purchased 50 hectares for PSI, they found a small plot on a slope in Peñaranda with a field blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Albillo that was planted in the 1960s; he has done some experimental vinifications, and eventually, there might be some new single-vineyard PSI wines. I tasted the wine from that plot, tentatively called Bancal, from 2022. I also sampled a 2022 Blanco, an experimental white made with 100% Albillo from the plants scattered in the old vineyards, produced in a very Burgundian way, with full lees and in new barrels. Both are very impressive.
Published: Jun 13, 2024
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A Dane who conquered Spain with one of the most iconic wines ever: that’s how the story of Dominio de Pingus begins.
The history of Dominio de Pingus
Peter Sisseck, born in Denmark, arrived in Ribera del Duero in the early 1990s. He worked as an oenologist at Hacienda Monasterio and discovered the huge potential of the local Tinto Fino grape. In 1995 he made his first wine in a small garage in Quintanilla de Onésimo. It was named Pingus, after his Danish childhood nickname. What started as a small experiment quickly grew into a legend. When influential American wine critic Robert Parker tasted it, Pingus became world-famous overnight.
The winemaker Peter Sisseck
Sisseck is considered one of the most influential winemakers in Spain, even though he originally comes from Copenhagen. Before moving to Ribera del Duero, he gained experience in Bordeaux and California. That international background shaped his approach: respect for tradition combined with a sharp eye for detail and innovation. He works meticulously in the vineyards, strongly believes in biodynamic principles, and always sets the bar extremely high. This perfectionism explains why even his so-called ‘second wine’, Flor de Pingus, is sought after all over the world. His name is inseparable from quality and from redefining Ribera del Duero as a leading wine region.
Where does the name Pingus come from?
The name Pingus was Peter Sisseck’s childhood nickname in Denmark. Friends and family used it casually, without any special meaning. When he made his first own wine, he deliberately chose this nickname. It gave his project a personal and distinctive identity.
The vineyards and old vines
From the very beginning, Sisseck focused on old Tinto Fino vines. In Ribera del Duero these are becoming rare. Back in 1990 there were thousands of hectares of old vines, but today only a fraction remains. The vineyards for Pingus are located around the village of La Horra and consist of tiny plots. Some vines are more than 80 years old, surviving even before the phylloxera crisis. These old vines yield little fruit, but produce grapes of remarkable intensity and concentration.
The different wines of Pingus
Pingus itself comes from two special plots in La Horra: Barroso and San Cristóbal. The soils combine gravel, sand, clay, and limestone, creating a unique balance. Production is extremely limited, around 6,000 bottles a year.
Flor de Pingus is his second wine, made from sixteen plots around La Horra and Roa. Still largely old vines, complemented by younger plantings. Production is bigger, but still small compared to the demand.
Psi was launched in 2007 together with Pablo Rubio. This project is about working with local growers who own old vineyards. The idea is to make wines that stay true to Ribera del Duero’s traditions, showing balance and purity rather than just power. Psi is vinified in cement tanks and large oak casks, giving a fresher and more approachable style.
Climate and altitude in Ribera del Duero
The climate in Ribera del Duero is harshly continental. Summers are hot, winters cold, and the temperature swings between day and night are extreme. The vineyards sit high, between 700 and 920 meters. This altitude brings cooler nights, helping the grapes ripen slowly and maintain freshness. That’s why Pingus wines combine power with elegance and tension.
Interesting facts about Pingus
- The very first Pingus was literally made in a garage – a classic ‘garagiste’ story.
- Every grape for Pingus is destemmed by hand, one by one.
- Yields are extremely low: often only 11 hectoliters per hectare.
- Pingus was one of the first great names in Spain to embrace biodynamics.
- Because of its scarcity, Pingus bottles have become collectors’ items worldwide.
Order Dominio de Pingus online?
At Grandcruwijnen you can find the wines of Dominio de Pingus in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, ensuring perfect storage. Ordering is easy online. If you choose ‘Pick up’ at checkout, you’ll immediately see the discount for collection in Dordrecht.