In Bond Fine Wine. 2022 Peter Sisseck Psi, Ribera del Duero, Castilla y Leon, Spain. Red spain - red in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2025–2038. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Few winemakers have made quite the impression on Spain as Danish-born Peter Sisseck. Arriving in Ribera del Duero in the early 1990s, he established Dominio de Pingus in 1995. His first vintage, Pingus 1995, caused a stir, quickly establishing it among Spain’s most sought-after wines. Made in tiny quantities (just 8,000-9000 bts) from exceptionally old Tempranillo vines, it remains his flagship. Flor de Pingus offers a more accessible, earlier drinking expression. The third wine, PSI, is made by working with local growers to preserve the region’s old vineyards and traditional farming. Over the years, Sisseck has moved away from the more powerful, heavily extracted style of his early wines, placing greater emphasis on freshness, elegance and the character of Ribera del Duero’s remarkable old vines.
Joaquin Hidalgo (JHi) — 93/100 · Vinous, 2025-06-01 · Drink 2025-2038
The 2022 PSI hails from the Sorian side of Ribera del Duero. Ripe plum, cherry and herbal aromas mingle with a balsamic touch, soft cedar and a hint of prune. The palate is juicy and creamy in texture, defined by firm, fine-grained tannins and moderate structure. Concentration comes from the old vines, while lively acidity balances the fine tannins. A solid example of Ribera Soriana.
Robert Parker (RP) — 94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 19/06/2025 · Drink 2025-2034
The bottled 2022 PSI follows the character of the sample I tasted last year: it's clean, expressive and open. It's perfumed, elegant, floral and quite attractive and does not transmit any heat. In fact, it has contained ripeness and around 13.8% alcohol. They have improved the selection tremendously, and the wine has gained in precision; it's better each year. There is something that reminds me o…