The 2023 Dominio de Pingus Psi Ribera del Duero is a proprietary blend hailing from Spain's renowned Ribera del Duero region. Crafted by Domaine De Pingus, this red wine is expected to deliver a complex and engaging tasting experience, as hinted at by professional reviews.
Luis Gutiérrez from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated the wine with an impressive 94 points, noting its juicy and ripe nature. Gutiérrez described the wine as "a little showier and headier" compared to its predecessor, the 2022 vintage. Despite having similar alcohol content, the 2023 vintage is described as having "peachy notes and some decayed flowers." The wine's abundant tannins suggest it will benefit from some aging, which is typical for PSI wines, as the tannins "need time" to resolve. Bottling is anticipated for May 2025.
Vinous also awarded the 2023 PSI a score of 94 points. Joaquín Hidalgo highlighted the wine's origins, which involve fruit sourced from 12 villages, primarily Gumiel de Mercado and Villatuelda in the Soria sector. This ambitious project started in 2007 with the aim of reviving neglected vineyards, now encompassing 200 hectares across about 700 parcels, with 25% being estate-owned. The wine is garnet-colored and opens with "pine and herbal notes," followed by "red fruit—cherry and a touch of plum." On the palate, it presents "fine-grained tannins, a midweight texture, and detailed fruit," promising a balance of fine tannins and acidity that will reveal the Soria character as it matures in the bottle.
Overall, the 2023 Dominio de Pingus Psi Ribera del Duero is poised to be an exceptional wine, with its rich blend of flavors and the potential for further development with time.