In the glass
Aroma: fresh cherry, raspberry, herbs, earth, light cedar
Palate: red plum, dried herbs, light mineral, spice, red fruit
A fruit-forward, fresh expression of Tinto Fino from small grower parcels across the DO, with higher acidity and lighter oak influence than Flor de Pingus.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken
The wine's fresh acidity and lighter body work well with simple roasted poultry. -
Grilled sausages (chorizo)
Red fruit and earthy notes complement the spiced pork. -
Bean stew with vegetables
The lighter style is versatile enough for rustic Castilian legume dishes.
How to serve PSI
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast chicken, Grilled sausages (chorizo), Bean stew with vegetables. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
PSI is a collaborative project by Peter Sisseck with small family growers across Ribera del Duero, who farm their own old vines under guidance from the Pingus team. Launched with the 2007 vintage, it offers a more accessible introduction to the Sisseck philosophy.
- 2007 — PSI first vintage produced in collaboration with small growers
Facts
- Producer
- Dominio de Pingus
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- Aged in used French oak barrels to preserve freshness
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €20-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
Frequently asked about PSI
What does PSI taste like?
On the nose, fresh cherry, raspberry, herbs, earth, light cedar. On the palate, red plum, dried herbs, light mineral, spice, red fruit. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A fruit-forward, fresh expression of Tinto Fino from small grower parcels across the DO, with higher acidity and lighter oak influence than Flor de Pingus.
When should I drink PSI?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with PSI?
Roast chicken is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sausages (chorizo) and Bean stew with vegetables. The wine's fresh acidity and lighter body work well with simple roasted poultry.
What grapes are in PSI?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.