The legendary cult wine Pingus is the creation of the visionary Danish winemaker, Peter Sisseck. Arriving in the Ribera del Duero region in Spain in the early 1990s, Sisseck began his own project in 1995, naming the wine "Pingus" after his childhood nickname. He had already developed a reputation as a winemaker to watch from his previous position at Hacienda Monasterio, but the release of Pingus anointed him as one of the most famous and innovative winemakers in Spain. Made from incredibly low-yielding, old-vine Tempranillo (Tinto Fino), Pingus is a reflection of Sisseck's philosophy that centers on biodynamic viticulture and meticulous craftsmanship to create a wine that balances power and elegance. The debut 1995 vintage of Pingus achieved instant fame when wine critic Robert Parker gave it an unheard-of high score, cementing its status as one of the world's most sought-after and expensive wines, a reputation further amplified when a large part of that first vintage destined for the US was famously lost in a shipwreck. Each vintage has only gained in popularity, and Pingus remains one of the most sought-after wines in Spain, from any region.