Der Kleine Bar Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled chicken, Mediterranean antipasti, fresh seafood salads
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the whimsical bear mascot that has defined the Zeter estate—inspired by a historical sketch sent to Oliver's great-grandfather, Walter Baer, by the Pfalz artist Otto Dill—'Der Kleine Bär' Rosé is a delightful, easy-going expression of the Pfalz region's modern viticulture. Sourced from vineyards nestled in the sunny, sheltered foothills of the Haardt mountains, this rosé is crafted from a blend of classic red varieties. The grapes undergo a gentle pressing and cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve the bright, primary fruit aromas and crisp, refreshing acidity that define its youthful character.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2007 by Oliver Zeter and his family, the Oliver Zeter winery is situated in Neustadt an der Weinstraße in the sun-drenched Pfalz region of Germany. Born out of a deep-seated passion for viticulture after years in the international wine trade, the estate gained swift acclaim, symbolized by the iconic 'drinking bear' caricature sketched by artist Otto Heinrich Strohmeyer in the 1930s. Oliver Zeter embraces a modern and meticulous approach to winemaking, championing parcel-specific vinification and selective oak aging to showcase the terroir's diverse sandstone, limestone, and loess soils. The winery is particularly celebrated as a pioneer of multifaceted Sauvignon Blanc in Germany, alongside pure, expressive bottlings of Grauburgunder, Riesling, and distinctive, age-worthy red blends such as 'Z'.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Spätburgunder, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12-12.5%