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.

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.

  1. 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

Tags

biodynamic cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid iconic mood bold mood elegant occasion cellar occasion dinner party occasion special old vines old world organic pairs with mushroom pairs with pork pairs with red meat price fine still red tinto fino
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