Wine "La Flor de Pingus" DO, 1999
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Tinto Fino: 100%
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Tasting Notes
Wine brilliant ruby color.
Sredneteloe wine has a dense, enveloping flavor with a powerful structure and velvety tannins. The finish is long and soft.
Intense aroma of the wine reveals hints of plum, raspberry and violet, complemented by notes of mocha and toasted oak nuances.
The wine goes well with red meat and game, mature cheeses.
Interesting Facts
"Flor de Pingus" - second wine sector, not least, a monumental and rich than the first - "Pingus" . Wine is made from grapes of Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), grown on a plot of 20 hectares in the La Horra. The vineyard apply biodynamic farming methods. The average age of the vines is 20 years, but some reaches the age of 35 years. Dense planting vines causes plants to compete with each other, and their roots sink deep into the earth for the nutrients that a beneficial effect on the grapes. The spontaneous fermentation is small in stainless steel tanks.
Vintage 1999 has been sustained for 12-16 months in French oak barrels (Darnajou and Taransaud), most of which - the new, and bottled without filtration. Storage potential of this vintage - 15 years.
Dominio de Pingus - a young and hugely successful winery in Ribera del Duero. Are managed by Peter Sisseck - young but already well-known winemaker from Denmark, has reached amazing results in a very short period of time.
The first wine "Pingus" was created in 1995. No one had tried anything like wine instantly achieved worldwide recognition, and its creator won reputation as a talented winemaker. Wine Pingus, in 2004 won the highest score of 100/100 by Robert Parker.
Dominio de Pingus The company is a member of the elite club of major Spanish wine producers, and Peter Sisseck called a genius in winemaking, wine production has transformed into art. He created the wine has unrivaled modern character, but at the same time they are very traditional and unique in terms of the variety Tempranillo. Dominio de Pingus wine known throughout the world, they regularly receive top marks from the most reputable publications. Robert Parker called the wine company "exceptional and one of the best in Spain."
