description Flor de Pingus Overview
Flor de Pingus is a Spanish red wine produced by Peter Sisseck’s Dominio de Pingus in Ribera del Duero. Made primarily from aged Tempranillo grapes, it represents a more approachable style than the estate's flagship wine. This second wine showcases the meticulous vineyard practices of Dominio de Pingus and is appreciated by those seeking a nuanced and well-structured Spanish red.
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How is Flor de Pingus different from Pingus?
Flor de Pingus is Peter Sisseck's second wine and is made in larger quantities from selected old-vine Tempranillo parcels in Ribera del Duero. Pingus is the scarcer flagship, produced from a much smaller group of exceptionally old vineyards.
What grape is used in Flor de Pingus?
The wine is based on Tempranillo, locally called Tinto Fino or Tinta del País. Its dark fruit, structure, and ability to retain acidity in Ribera del Duero's high-altitude vineyards define the style.
Can Flor de Pingus be aged?
Yes. Strong vintages can develop for many years, with youthful dark fruit and oak gradually giving way to leather, spice, tobacco, and more savory notes. Its aging potential still depends on vintage, storage conditions, and bottle provenance.
Why is Flor de Pingus less expensive than the flagship Pingus?
Flor de Pingus is produced from a broader selection of vineyards and in greater volume than the extremely limited flagship. It still receives careful vineyard selection and cellar work, but it is intended as the more accessible expression of Dominio de Pingus.
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