The Delicious Flor de Pingus 2017: Vintage Notes, Taste, Price

The 2017 Flor de Pingus is the second wine of the Pingus winery in the Ribera del Duero appellation of Castilla y Leon, Spain.

This vibrant Tempranillo wine is a beautiful ruby red with a medium body and medium acidity.

Danish oenologist Peter Sisseck crafted this estate-grown Spanish wine from the region’s oldest vines - and this great vintage reflects the nuances of the unique Ribera del Duero landscape. Discover the enchanting tasting notes and food pairings of the Flor de Pingus 2017. Also, find out what the critics say about this vintage and a quick note on the vintage and winemaking.

Was 2017 A Good Year For Flor de Pingus?

The 2017 vintage faced a few problems. Little rains in winter turned the soils dry, and the April frost further damaged the vine plantings. But with his biodynamic practices, Peter Sisseck, the winery founder, managed to pull through. 

Here’s how.

The Flor de Pingus 2017 wine is sourced from the old vine plantings of the La Horra vineyard parcels in the Ribera del Duero appellation. 

Peter Sisseck focuses on low yield to produce concentrated fruit. 

The wine goes through malolactic fermentation, after which it is aged for 18 months in oak barrels to develop the expression of terroir. The winemaker uses barrique aging to polish the tannins (mostly old oak.) 

This soft vinification gives the wine an extended elevage and preserves its juiciness.

Flor de Pingus 2017: Tasting Notes And Food Pairings

In this red wine, you get a clean aroma of cedar, vanilla, chocolate, dark plums, dark cherries, licorice, and anise on the nose.

The palate of this brilliant Spanish wine showcases excessive tannins and a subtle flavor of cedar, vanilla, dark plums, dark cherries, and licorice. It ends with a long, clean finish.

Pair this delicious red wine with beef, lamb, and gamey meats to get the best of its flavor.

How much does a bottle of Flor de Pingus 2017 cost?

You can get a bottle of Flor de Pingus 2017 for around $105.

What do the critics say about this enchanting vintage?

Critical Acclaim For Flor de Pingus 2017

Here are some top critic reviews for Flor de Pingus 2017:

• James Suckling described this vintage wine as chunky and young with blueberry, blackberry, and chocolate notes. He also praised its chewy tannins and well-rounded palate.

• Vinous described this wine as inky with a medium ruby color and an intensely perfumed nose of ripe dark berries, cherry preserves, vanilla, pipe tobacco, and candied flowers. The palate has concentrated blueberry fruit, floral pastille, and spicecake flavors.

• Robert Parker's Wine Advocate praised the 2017 Flor de Pingus for its polished tannin. It described the wine as “it's ripe but without the perfect ripeness of a great vintage.”

• Wine & Spirits described this Spanish wine as bright and rich with warm tannin and dark fruit, chocolate, and butterscotch flavors.

Indulge In A Delicious Bottle Of Flor De Pingus 2017

Made from the thick-skinned Tempranillo grape, the Flor de Pingus 2017 packs medium intensity aromas, medium supple tannins, and dark fruit flavors - a great wine to pair with your Sunday steak! 

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