What do you get when you cross Denmark with Spain? Liquid perfection

Bearing an illustration of a vine in the distinctive shape of the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet, a bottle of Psi is instantly recognizable. Yet as with every wine, it’s what you find inside the bottle that makes it most memorable. Over twenty years ago, a young Dane, Peter Sisseck, had the crazy idea of becoming a winemaker – a notion perhaps planted by his uncle, Peter Vinding-Diers, an already established producer in the Bordeaux region.

The dream became a reality when after training in Bordeaux, a 27 year old Sisseck was dispatched to Spain and more specifically to the largely undiscovered, though historically viticultural, Ribera del Duero (about two hours northwest of Madrid). Sisseck’s initial trip was to work on a short-term project – Hacienda Monasterio, which subsequently enjoyed much praise. Such early success should have left our young hero fulfilled, yet only served to peak his curiosity of what might be possible when Bordeaux training meets Mediterranean passion.

Peter needed a new challenge and he sought out parcels of ancient vines, on perfectly exposed land to source more grapes. Taking an advisory role, Sisseck encouraged organic viticulture, incentivizing local farmers by paying a premium for their grapes.