The Day I Lit the Hills: Why Pingus 2015 Is a Spanish Wine for the Ages
Bacchus recalls a sun-soaked act of divine mischief in Ribera del Duero - and why Pingus 2015 is destined to rule both goblets and markets.
The Day the Earth Sang
The vineyards were silent until I arrived.
Under a sky like hammered gold, I struck my staff into the soil of Ribera del Duero and the vines shuddered as if waking from a dream. Grapes swelled, bursting with black fruit and wild herb, their skins warm from the sun. The winemaker brought me a goblet of the 2015 Pingus, its color deep as molten garnet.
One sip, and the ground seemed to hum beneath my feet. It was Tempranillo carved from the bones of the earth - power and grace bound so tightly they felt eternal. I told him, “Guard this vintage as you would a sacred flame. It will outlast all but the gods.”
The Vintage and the Vision
2015 was a year when the land itself seemed to conspire in perfection. In Ribera del Duero, hot, dry days pushed the Tempranillo to full ripeness, while cool nights locked in its structure and freshness. From Pingus’ biodynamically farmed old vines came a wine of remarkable concentration yet effortless balance.
The critics wasted no time in anointing it. The Wine Advocate awarded a flawless 100 points, praising its precision and depth. James Suckling matched the perfect score, calling it “a wine of unbelievable beauty and completeness,” while Decanter followed closely with 99, citing its “rich, seductive layers and profound length.” Across the board, Pingus 2015 was not simply praised — it was elevated into the small pantheon of modern wine legends.
The Investment Case
Pingus 2015 occupies the rare territory where cult prestige meets extreme scarcity. With a production of roughly 6,000 bottles, it is one of the smallest-volume fine wines traded internationally. On Liv-ex, it currently trades around USD 25,000 per 12x75cl case and has posted approximately 22 percent growth over the past five years.
Its drinking window stretches from 2022 to 2060, ensuring that most bottles will disappear long before the vintage reaches full maturity — scarcity is built into its future. Relative value adds to the intrigue: Petrus 2015 trades above USD 60,000 per case, and DRC 2015 pushes beyond USD 250,000, yet Pingus 2015 matches them in critical prestige at less than half the Petrus price. For an investor, that disparity is not just a gap — it is a signal.
Pingus also benefits from a global market footprint, moving actively in Europe, Asia, and the US. Its cult following provides resilience in market downturns, and with supply so limited, even a modest increase in demand can create significant price movement.
Bacchus’ Call
Pingus 2015 is a sun-forged relic. Buy it, protect it, and let time burnish it into legend.
