Flor de Pingus by Dominio de Pingus

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, plum, cedar, violet, spice, earth

Palate: blackberry, graphite, chocolate, dried herbs, mineral

The second wine of Dominio de Pingus, produced from purchased fruit across the DO, showing similar mineral depth and concentration to Pingus but on a more accessible scale.

What it pairs with

Grilled lamb chops (chuletillas)
Castilian charcoal-grilled lamb pairs with the wine's fruit concentration and firm tannins.
Iberian pork loin
The wine's earthy mineral core complements the nutty sweetness of Iberian pork.
Mushroom risotto
Earthy umami from mushrooms echoes the wine's earthy, spice register.

How to serve Flor de Pingus

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Grilled lamb chops (chuletillas), Iberian pork loin, Mushroom risotto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

First produced in 1996 from purchased old-vine Tinto Fino fruit across Ribera del Duero, Flor de Pingus was initially conceived as the second wine of the estate but has developed a significant following in its own right, sharing the biodynamic philosophy of the estate.

1996 — First vintage of Flor de Pingus produced

Facts

Producer: Dominio de Pingus
Grapes: Tinto Fino (100%)
Classification: DO Ribera del Duero
Oak: Approximately 12 months in French oak barriques, proportion new
ABV: 14.5%
Price: €80-150 at retail
Drinking window: 5-20 from vintage
First vintage: 1996
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Flor de Pingus

What does Flor de Pingus taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, plum, cedar, violet, spice. On the palate, blackberry, graphite, chocolate, dried herbs, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The second wine of Dominio de Pingus, produced from purchased fruit across the DO, showing similar mineral depth and concentration to Pingus but on a more accessible scale.

When should I drink Flor de Pingus?

Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Flor de Pingus?

Grilled lamb chops (chuletillas) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Iberian pork loin and Mushroom risotto. Castilian charcoal-grilled lamb pairs with the wine's fruit concentration and firm tannins.

What grapes are in Flor de Pingus?

The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.

Flor de Pingus