Danish born, Bordeaux-trained, Peter Sisseck believed that Ribera del Duero, relatively unknown, had the potential to produce Spain’s finest wines. High altitude, warm sunny days and cool nights would, Peter was certain, ensure wonderful complexity and vibrant freshness.
It was from this belief that the iconic Pingus was created, a wine which soared to worldwide acclaim, as did Peter’s reputation as a truly gifted winemaker. Psi is a complementary project. Peter has established a network of growers with interesting terroirs and, of course, old vines. From a patchwork of parcels of old vines throughout 27 villages in Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
"The Danish rockstar of Ribera, Peter Sisseck, has been wowing us with old vine Tempranillo since 2007. With a dash of Garnacha, it's hitting new heights."
Spanish wine has never been so exciting, as a new generation of dynamic wine producers pushes the boundaries. Moving away from bulk production that blighted its reputation, Spain is now focusing on quality and regional style. Rioja is no longer the lone jewel in Spain’s crown, nor is the Tempranillo grape the only darling of Spanish winemakers, for today there is a dizzying array of wine regions, wine styles and grape varieties in the fray...
