#7 on Hi-Time's Top Spanish Wines of 2024
If you're looking for an exceptional crowd-pleaser, this one is hard to beat! Spain's Ribera del Duero region shines for its bold, sun-kissed Tempranillo-driven wines, born in the dramatic, dry climate of inland Spain. Peter Sisseck, founder and head winemaker of Pingus, wanted to make a more youthfully expressive, everyday wine, with pared-down winemaking. The name he chose, "Psi," is the Greek letter that resembles the old head-pruned vine depicted on the label, echoing the focus on a more straightforward expression of the vines.
Reflecting the traditions of planting a mix of varieties here, the savory-tinged, finely grippy Tempranillo is complemented by some expansive, juicy Garnacha, which really helps make this so friendly in its youthful state. Classic to Ribera del Duero, "Psi" combines sun-kissed tones of fleshy plum, crunchy dark and red berries, floral and iron-rich earth accents, all surrounding a firm, mineral core. The expansive mouthfeel transitions into a softly-tapered, savory-edged finish with Tempranillo's signature chalky, pixelated sensations left on the palate. This is a fantastic wine for a simple classics like grilled meats and vegetables, cured meats like jamon, and semi-firm sheep cheeses (try the smoked Basque cheese, Idiazabal). You can even go a little bleu!
ANTONIO GALLONI; VINOUS 96 POINTS - "The 2021 PSI is 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha sourced from old vines planted in calcareous soils and was aged for up to 16 months in mostly sizeable French oak barrels. In the glass, it's garnet-red with a light purple sheen. The nose offers blood notes along with sour cherry and blackberry, intertwined with violets and dried flowers, resulting in a layered, complex profile. On the palate, it's dry and velvety. Chalky tannins define a compact mouthfeel and long-lasting fruit and floral flavors. The 2021 is a distinctive Ribera del Duero with excellent nuance and agility." - Joaquin Hidalgo
If you're looking for an exceptional crowd-pleaser, this one is hard to beat! Spain's Ribera del Duero region shines for its bold, sun-kissed Tempranillo-driven wines, born in the dramatic, dry climate of inland Spain. Peter Sisseck, founder and head winemaker of Pingus, wanted to make a more youthfully expressive, everyday wine, with pared-down winemaking. The name he chose, "Psi," is the Greek letter that resembles the old head-pruned vine depicted on the label, echoing the focus on a more straightforward expression of the vines.
Reflecting the traditions of planting a mix of varieties here, the savory-tinged, finely grippy Tempranillo is complemented by some expansive, juicy Garnacha, which really helps make this so friendly in its youthful state. Classic to Ribera del Duero, "Psi" combines sun-kissed tones of fleshy plum, crunchy dark and red berries, floral and iron-rich earth accents, all surrounding a firm, mineral core. The expansive mouthfeel transitions into a softly-tapered, savory-edged finish with Tempranillo's signature chalky, pixelated sensations left on the palate. This is a fantastic wine for a simple classics like grilled meats and vegetables, cured meats like jamon, and semi-firm sheep cheeses (try the smoked Basque cheese, Idiazabal). You can even go a little bleu!
ANTONIO GALLONI; VINOUS 96 POINTS - "The 2021 PSI is 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha sourced from old vines planted in calcareous soils and was aged for up to 16 months in mostly sizeable French oak barrels. In the glass, it's garnet-red with a light purple sheen. The nose offers blood notes along with sour cherry and blackberry, intertwined with violets and dried flowers, resulting in a layered, complex profile. On the palate, it's dry and velvety. Chalky tannins define a compact mouthfeel and long-lasting fruit and floral flavors. The 2021 is a distinctive Ribera del Duero with excellent nuance and agility." - Joaquin Hidalgo
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