The bottled version of the 2018 Pingus was highly anticipated after the cask sample showed great promise the previous year. Part of the wine matured in 20,000-liter oak casks, rather than exclusively in barrique. This marks the first time these vats were used, and based on the results, Sisseck expects future Pingus vintages to be around 50% aged in oak vats. The Pingus vines, planted in 1929 in two sectors of the village of La Horra—Barroso and San Cristobal—contain approximately 2% other grape varieties. The vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic and are maintained with exceptional care. The wine is subtle and harmonious, elegant and refined, with all components in excellent balance. It reflects Sisseck’s precise and meticulous approach, showcasing remarkable purity and definition. Following in the style of the 2016 vintage, it presents itself exceptionally well, despite having been bottled only a month before tasting.

The nose is very closed at first and opens only slowly in the glass. Little by little a floral character emerges, the elegant, perfumed quality of great Ribera del Duero, which offsets the wine's powerful nature and lends it finesse. The wine is truly outstanding, balancing power with elegance. Although very young, it already drinks well, and like many great wines it should remain drinkable throughout its life.