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1996 Pingus

By Pingus

1996 Pingus from Pingus, Ribera del Duero, Spain

This 1996 vintage from the renowned house of Pingus offers a sublime exposition of Ribera del Duero terroir. Capturing the very essence of Spain’s ‘Riverbank of the Duero’, this compelling vintage roots itself within a year beset with climactic idiosyncrasies that the master vintners at Pingus have dexterously harnessed into a concoction of remarkable character and eminent investability.

 

Pertinent Prowess, a Worthy Investment

In much the same way that an artist uses their brush to convey a story, so too does the winemaker, Peter Sisseck, with his wine. Crafted in the charmingly rustic cellars of Pingus, this 1996 vintage elegantly paints a canvas resonant with the climate and conditions of its birth year. Balancing deftly between an unassuming subtlety and an assertive confidence, it presents itself as both a tactile experience for the discerning oenophile and a strategic investment for the prudent connoisseur.

1996 Pingus delivers a soulful harmony of severe drought persistence and sudden autumn showers that underscored Ribera del Duero's year of challenge. The result is an embodiment of survival and tenacity - a formidable testament to Nature's capricious ways.

 

A Patchwork Quilt of Climatic Characteristics

The 1996 vintage saw Ribera del Duero not as victims to Mother Nature’s whims, but as beneficiaries of her unpredictable taste. This is evinced spectacularly in the layers and intricacies present in each sip of the 1996 Pingus.

A concentrated nose proliferation hints at black cherry liquorice intertwined with warmed earth undertones and unforgettable notes of truffle. As the palate unfolds, the pronounced characteristics reveal a beautiful clay-rich minerality that alludes to its lineage. Specifically, this vintage yields a deep intensity of fruit, precipitated by the dry summer, which is spectacularly juxtaposed against a taut acidity, an elegant homage to those sudden, vitalising showers.

As it gracefully matures over time, 1996 Pingus gains even greater poise and depth - today’s investment definitive of tomorrow’s enjoyment. An emblematic snapshot in a bottle, this liquid diary is more than a sundry commodity; it is a chronicle of crafting triumph in adversity.

Sources' predictions for the 1996 Pingus from Pingus hold reaffirm its standing as one of the top-tier, investable wines domicile in Spain. If you're venturing into oenological investment or simply wish to elevate your wine collection with an extraordinary vintage, the answer may indeed be encapsulated within this classic Ribera del Duero offering.

Market price (GBP)

£9,450.00

12x75cl

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