Pingus PSI 2016

Inky violet, with a nose that opens on ripe black cherry and blackberry before tobacco, cola and a dried floral note draw you deeper. Rich and plush on entry, yet there's a mineral thread running beneath the fruit preserve and mocha that keeps the whole thing honest. Fine-grained tannins integrate seamlessly rather than grip, and the finish holds its line with impressive focus. For Peter Sisseck's entry-level bottling, this is serious Ribera del Duero, well above its price class.