Peter Sisseck, a legend in Ribera del Duero, has established and maintained a reputation for precision and excellence since he first came to this corner of Spain in 1992. Trained in Bordeaux, Sisseck elevated Ribera to World Class status with the first vintages of Pingus in 1995 and 1996. In 2003, Sisseck introduced the house's second label, Flor de Pingus. By 2005, a warm vintage, he had recalibrated his Tempranillo, adopting a gentler approach and larger, used barrels for aging. "We changed everything so we could keep doing the same thing," he says as we tour the barrel room. For Pingus, Sisseck harvests old vineyards in La Horra and nearby plots, crafting an austere version of a Ribera red enhanced by the limestone soils to produce a reserved but nuanced character. For the Flor de Pingus, he uses old vines from Soria, creating a richer profile with polished tannins but just as much complexity. Sisseck's meticulous approach is a beacon of Ribera del Duero excellence.
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