Psi 2022

Located in the heart of Ribera del Duero, Dominio de Pingus cultivates the Psi cuvée from a collection of old Tempranillo vines spread around historic villages like La Horra and Roa, on the northern bank of the Duero. The plots, often at high altitude, rest on soils mixing clays, limestones, and sands, offering a great diversity of situations. This project aims to enhance the local viticultural heritage by working with small winegrowers, in a spirit of respectful viticulture and promotion of the Castilian terroir.

The Psi grapes are hand-harvested from old Tempranillo and Garnacha vines, carefully sorted, then transferred to vats with partially destemmed bunches. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks and large oak vats, with gentle pump-overs to preserve the fruit's finesse. Aging continues in large oak vats and concrete tanks, aiming to highlight the purity and freshness of the terroir rather than overt oak influence, before bottling at the estate.

This wine reveals notes of ripe red fruits, juicy black fruits, and delicate floral touches, complemented by spicy nuances and a subtle, integrated woody character. The palate presents a full and silky texture, supported by balanced freshness, fine and polished tannins, and a persistent finish that highlights the purity of the fruit and the elegance of the Ribera del Duero terroir.

The history of wine in Spain is so ancient that no one really knows who first brought the vines to the region. By the time the Phoenicians arrived some 3,000 years ago and founded the present-day cities of Cádiz and Jerez, viticulture was already well established, and Spanish wines were widely traded throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa. You could say that Spain is a winemaking miracle. After years on the sidelines of the world of fine wines, it is now a major player. Investment and ambition in vineyards and wineries are resulting in increasingly rich, complex (often high in alcohol), and spicy reds that are gaining popularity with international consumers. Proud to have more land dedicated to vines than any other country, Spain is only now beginning to capitalize on this resource in a consistent way. Spain is a chaotic jumble of regions and subregions, much like its landscape is a chaotic jumble of incredibly rugged scenery. A glance at a map reveals the climatic diversity among Spain's many wine regions, from the lush, green vineyards of Galicia on the northern Atlantic coast to the parched vineyards of the southeastern Mediterranean. Spain's saving grace for viticulture is the average altitude of its vineyards, which is over 600 meters. Many Spanish vineyards are thus able to produce grapes with good color and acidity simply because nighttime temperatures are relatively low and the grapes don't ripen until after a sufficiently long growing season. But there is a real treasure trove to be found for those willing to dig, and now that a class of connoisseurs has developed in Spain, all sorts of ambitious investors have done their part to change the image of Spanish wine. Today, a new generation of winemakers has quietly begun to craft spectacular wines and experiment with grape varieties that would have been unthinkable not so long ago. Wine remains an important commodity and an integral part of Spanish culture.