Flor de Pingus 2017
Flor de Pingus 2017 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero, Spain), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is none. Good with lamb, roast pork, bolognese, roast vegetables. Listed at £115.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Lebai El Portillo 2023 Casa Lebai · Ribera del Duero | £32.20 | |||
| Bodegas Urbina Rioja Crianza 2015 Bodegas Urbina · Rioja | £16.00 | |||
| Rioja Vega Tinto, Rioja 2024 Rioja Vega · Rioja | £11.90 | |||
| Dominio de Eguren, Protocolo Tinto Tempranillo 2024 Dominio de Eguren · Other Spain | £11.30 |
Dominio de Pingus in the Ribera del Duero was founded in 1995 by Danish winemaker, Peter Sisseck. Though considered a second wine, Flor de Pingus is a wonderful wine in its own right, made from old vine Tempranillo raised in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels. The 2017 vintage saw significantly lower yields but superbly concentrated fruit with pronounced tannins. This is a ripe, but muscular, release with deeply intense notes of cassis, black cherry, wild herbs, cinnamon, clove and subtle toasty oak.