Ratings
RP 95 · TA 94 · P 96
Identity
| Producer | Dominio de Pingus |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Second wine of Dominio de Pingus |
| Grapes | 95% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Dark cherry, bright cherry, dark Bordeaux color. |
| Aroma | Spicy raspberries, blackcurrants, plums, cherries, blackberries, dried herbs, chalk, cinnamon spice, tobacco, vanilla, peachy note (peche de vigne), balsamic, herbs, mineral, woodsmoke, Cuban cigar wrapper. |
| Palate | Balanced, tender, juicy, fine-boned, elegant tannins, some grip, velvety yet structured tannins, rounder mouthfeel, dry finish with fine chalkiness, full-bodied, long, great length. |
| Finish | Lush and lingering aftertaste; dry, a little austere with fine chalkiness; robust spice blend with pepper. |
| Food Pairing | Lamb, roasted meats, game birds, aged cheeses, mushroom dishes. |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C |
| Aging Potential | 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | 18 months in French oak barrels, 20% new barrels, some use of 6,000-liter oak vats for vinification and aging. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation includes co-fermentation of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Garnacha; temperature controlled conditions to retain fruity dark cherry profile. |
Terroir
| Soil | Vineyards in La Horra with land consolidation; head-pruned vines with echalás; planting density 5,000 vines per hectare (1x2 meters). |
| Vine Age | Average 25-35 years old vines; some vines from 1929 with massal selection replacements. |
Interesting facts
| Flor de Pingus is the second wine of Dominio de Pingus, produced from rented vineyards in La Horra with vines older than 25 years; biodynamic and organic practices applied; production about 98,000 bottles in 2022; bottled late June 2024. |