2022 Pingus Flor de Pingus
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2036 |
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Description
100% Tinto Fino. Vinification and élevage 20 months on new French oak The wine Flor de Pingus is the 2nd wine of the legendary Pingus. The Flor de Pingus of the famous winemaker Peter Sisseck comes from 16 different plots around La Horra and Roa. The plots for these wines are located in the heart of Ribera del Duero, at an altitude between 700 and 850 meters and, as befits this top wine, grown organically, so no poison or fertilizer. Very deep and young in color. Sultry, ripe fruit (blueberry, blackberries) and beautiful notes of coffee, cocoa and leather and already surprisingly balanced for its age. The wine is very deep and young in color. Sultry, packs of ripe red berry type blueberry, blackberries. Furthermore, coffee, fine smoky wood touch to a limited extent, cocoa and leather. Concentrated attack with a lot of everything. Ripe tannin structure. Decant in its first 5 years of life. Pour into a large wine glass at 18°C.
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 |
| Winery | Dominio de Pingus |
| Grape | Tempranillo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2036 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 95 |
| 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 (95-96)
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$95
Drink Date:
2023 - 2032
I love the 2021 Flor de Pingus, a more ethereal vintage that is very harmonious. A co-fermentation of some 3% Garnacha with Tempranillo, it's an elegant wine in the style of 2018 and 2016, subtle and very balanced, with elegant tannins that give it very good silkiness. It is focused and fresh and has a sense of harmony and very integrated oak. There will be 104,000 bottles to be bottled around June 2023.
I tasted the bottled 2020s from Peter Sisseck and the samples from 2021 that I had already tasted last year. 2020 was the year of COVID-29, a very unusual year with circumstances previously unheard of. They had a lot of rain in spring that allowed for wines with finesse (which he compared with 1996 in some things). In 1995, he harvested late (October) with 1,200 kilos per hectare, and the wine did not reach 14% alcohol. If you did those yields and dates today, you'd get 20% alcohol, so there is a need to adjust viticulture. In 2020, they started harvesting on September 10 (which is early, but they started even earlier in 2022, on September 7), but the question is always about lack of concentration and green tannins. They are very careful with extraction, shorter pumping overs, etc. He considers 2012 and 2016 years of change, and the wines are now subtler even if analytics are similar, but the perception is different. The experience is that when the wines are above 15% alcohol, they do not age well. 2020 has fine tannins, but it was a warm year of approachable wines, when they did a slightly longer élevage than he thought at first (they were bottled in July 2022 with some more time in tank because he bought a new bottling line). There will be a new wine from 2021 produced by the next generation, Leonora Sisseck and husband Carlos del RÃo Jr., from a young vineyard planted with 15% Garnacha, produced in a young and fresh style, quite different. I didn't taste anything from 2022, but he told me the result is better than expected, because he was seriously worried if they were going to be able to harvest any grapes at all!
I tasted the barrel samples from 2021, a dry year in Ribera del Duero, with a little rain in June, but it's a vintage for which Peter Sisseck felt the key was the low temperatures at night. So, 2021 is cooler than 2020; and in 2021, they harvested one week earlier than in 2020, earlier than the majority of wineries in Ribera del Duero, as he finished when the most hadn't even started. All the wines are between 13.5% and 14% alcohol (the Flor was a little higher, 14.2%, with 20% new barrels). However, Sisseck still classifies 2021 as a warm vintage, following the path of 2015 and 2016, perhaps a little more austere, perhaps the tannins are a little more noticeable and the wines are going to benefit from the élevage, for Sisseck a more classical vintage. But it's not a super warm vintage like 2009 or 2015, perhaps more in the line of the 2018 with more punch, closer to the 2016 and 2018 than 2015. But it's going to be a heterogeneous vintage in Ribera del Duero, despite what the official classification of the vintage by the appellation might have been (excellent, nonetheless!). I think the 2021s here are incredibly elegant. The first year when they harvested early was 2016, and this is the evolution within that era. In 2021, all wines, except PSI, are certified organic, and they used the new barrels that had previously been used for PSI, so no new oak in Pingus again. Amelia was fermented with 50% full clusters; it's a rare and limited wine from a single vineyard that is sold exclusively in the US. There might be a new wine in 2021, a textured red with grip and good volume, a wine with 20% Garnacha fermented with 25% full clusters. It's not clear what they are going to do with it, the result of a half hectare of five-year-old vines Sisseck planted with Tinta del PaÃs and Garnacha. There are four (used) barrels of this. Time will tell. ...
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James Suckling
DOMINIO DE PINGUS RIBERA DEL DUERO FLOR DE PINGUS 2021
Monday, September 18, 2023
CountrySpain
RegionCastilla y León
Vintage2021
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Score
96
Dark cherries, ripe but fresh blueberries, slate, violets and a hint of graphite. There is lushness of fruit but it remains fresh and very primary in the middle with powdery tannins and a long, even finish. Has volume and linearity as well. Drink or hold.
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Vinous
95
Drinking Window
2025 - 2040
From: Ribera del Duero: A Shifting Frontier for Spanish Wine (Nov 2023)
The 2021 Flor de Pingus hails from several vineyards in La Horra, Ribera del Duero and spent 18 months in French oak barrels. Purple in hue. The complex, subtle aromas include sour cherry and blueberry intertwined with rose, herbs and garrigue hints. On the palate, it's dry and velvety, with a balanced, fairly intense, chalky character that's low on freshness but high on energy. This is a distinctive, delicious red that reflects a modern approach to Ribera.
- By JoaquÃn Hidalgo on September 2023
Peter Sisseck, a legend in Ribera del Duero, has established and maintained a reputation for precision and excellence since he first came to this corner of Spain in 1992. Trained in Bordeaux, Sisseck elevated Ribera to World Class status with the first vintages of Pingus in 1995 and 1996. In 2003, Sisseck introduced the house's second label, Flor de Pingus. By 2005, a warm vintage, he had recalibrated his Tempranillo, adopting a gentler approach and larger, used barrels for aging. "We changed everything so we could keep doing the same thing," he says as we tour the barrel room. For Pingus, Sisseck harvests old vineyards in La Horra and nearby plots, crafting an austere version of a Ribera red enhanced by the limestone soils to produce a reserved but nuanced character. For the Flor de Pingus, he uses old vines from Soria, creating a richer profile with polished tannins but just as much complexity. Sisseck's meticulous approach is a beacon of Ribera del Duero excellence.
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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.
100% Tinto Fino. Vinification and élevage 20 months on new French oak The wine Flor de Pingus is the 2nd wine of the legendary Pingus. The Flor de Pingus of the famous winemaker Peter Sisseck comes from 16 different plots around La Horra and Roa. The plots for these wines are located in the heart of Ribera del Duero, at an altitude between 700 and 850 meters and, as befits this top wine, grown organically, so no poison or fertilizer. Very deep and young in color. Sultry, ripe fruit (blueberry, blackberries) and beautiful notes of coffee, cocoa and leather and already surprisingly balanced for its age. The wine is very deep and young in color. Sultry, packs of ripe red berry type blueberry, blackberries. Furthermore, coffee, fine smoky wood touch to a limited extent, cocoa and leather. Concentrated attack with a lot of everything. Ripe tannin structure. Decant in its first 5 years of life. Pour into a large wine glass at 18°C.
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 |
| Winery | Dominio de Pingus |
| Grape | Tempranillo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2036 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 95 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (95-96)
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$95
Drink Date:
2023 - 2032
I love the 2021 Flor de Pingus, a more ethereal vintage that is very harmonious. A co-fermentation of some 3% Garnacha with Tempranillo, it's an elegant wine in the style of 2018 and 2016, subtle and very balanced, with elegant tannins that give it very good silkiness. It is focused and fresh and has a sense of harmony and very integrated oak. There will be 104,000 bottles to be bottled around June 2023.
I tasted the bottled 2020s from Peter Sisseck and the samples from 2021 that I had already tasted last year. 2020 was the year of COVID-29, a very unusual year with circumstances previously unheard of. They had a lot of rain in spring that allowed for wines with finesse (which he compared with 1996 in some things). In 1995, he harvested late (October) with 1,200 kilos per hectare, and the wine did not reach 14% alcohol. If you did those yields and dates today, you'd get 20% alcohol, so there is a need to adjust viticulture. In 2020, they started harvesting on September 10 (which is early, but they started even earlier in 2022, on September 7), but the question is always about lack of concentration and green tannins. They are very careful with extraction, shorter pumping overs, etc. He considers 2012 and 2016 years of change, and the wines are now subtler even if analytics are similar, but the perception is different. The experience is that when the wines are above 15% alcohol, they do not age well. 2020 has fine tannins, but it was a warm year of approachable wines, when they did a slightly longer élevage than he thought at first (they were bottled in July 2022 with some more time in tank because he bought a new bottling line). There will be a new wine from 2021 produced by the next generation, Leonora Sisseck and husband Carlos del RÃo Jr., from a young vineyard planted with 15% Garnacha, produced in a young and fresh style, quite different. I didn't taste anything from 2022, but he told me the result is better than expected, because he was seriously worried if they were going to be able to harvest any grapes at all!
I tasted the barrel samples from 2021, a dry year in Ribera del Duero, with a little rain in June, but it's a vintage for which Peter Sisseck felt the key was the low temperatures at night. So, 2021 is cooler than 2020; and in 2021, they harvested one week earlier than in 2020, earlier than the majority of wineries in Ribera del Duero, as he finished when the most hadn't even started. All the wines are between 13.5% and 14% alcohol (the Flor was a little higher, 14.2%, with 20% new barrels). However, Sisseck still classifies 2021 as a warm vintage, following the path of 2015 and 2016, perhaps a little more austere, perhaps the tannins are a little more noticeable and the wines are going to benefit from the élevage, for Sisseck a more classical vintage. But it's not a super warm vintage like 2009 or 2015, perhaps more in the line of the 2018 with more punch, closer to the 2016 and 2018 than 2015. But it's going to be a heterogeneous vintage in Ribera del Duero, despite what the official classification of the vintage by the appellation might have been (excellent, nonetheless!). I think the 2021s here are incredibly elegant. The first year when they harvested early was 2016, and this is the evolution within that era. In 2021, all wines, except PSI, are certified organic, and they used the new barrels that had previously been used for PSI, so no new oak in Pingus again. Amelia was fermented with 50% full clusters; it's a rare and limited wine from a single vineyard that is sold exclusively in the US. There might be a new wine in 2021, a textured red with grip and good volume, a wine with 20% Garnacha fermented with 25% full clusters. It's not clear what they are going to do with it, the result of a half hectare of five-year-old vines Sisseck planted with Tinta del PaÃs and Garnacha. There are four (used) barrels of this. Time will tell. ...
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James Suckling
DOMINIO DE PINGUS RIBERA DEL DUERO FLOR DE PINGUS 2021
Monday, September 18, 2023
CountrySpain
RegionCastilla y León
Vintage2021
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Score
96
Dark cherries, ripe but fresh blueberries, slate, violets and a hint of graphite. There is lushness of fruit but it remains fresh and very primary in the middle with powdery tannins and a long, even finish. Has volume and linearity as well. Drink or hold.
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Vinous
95
Drinking Window
2025 - 2040
From: Ribera del Duero: A Shifting Frontier for Spanish Wine (Nov 2023)
The 2021 Flor de Pingus hails from several vineyards in La Horra, Ribera del Duero and spent 18 months in French oak barrels. Purple in hue. The complex, subtle aromas include sour cherry and blueberry intertwined with rose, herbs and garrigue hints. On the palate, it's dry and velvety, with a balanced, fairly intense, chalky character that's low on freshness but high on energy. This is a distinctive, delicious red that reflects a modern approach to Ribera.
- By JoaquÃn Hidalgo on September 2023
Peter Sisseck, a legend in Ribera del Duero, has established and maintained a reputation for precision and excellence since he first came to this corner of Spain in 1992. Trained in Bordeaux, Sisseck elevated Ribera to World Class status with the first vintages of Pingus in 1995 and 1996. In 2003, Sisseck introduced the house's second label, Flor de Pingus. By 2005, a warm vintage, he had recalibrated his Tempranillo, adopting a gentler approach and larger, used barrels for aging. "We changed everything so we could keep doing the same thing," he says as we tour the barrel room. For Pingus, Sisseck harvests old vineyards in La Horra and nearby plots, crafting an austere version of a Ribera red enhanced by the limestone soils to produce a reserved but nuanced character. For the Flor de Pingus, he uses old vines from Soria, creating a richer profile with polished tannins but just as much complexity. Sisseck's meticulous approach is a beacon of Ribera del Duero excellence.
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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.