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
Established in 2007 by brothers Oliver and Christian Zeter in the Mittelhaardt village of Neustadt-Haardt, Weingut Oliver Zeter is celebrated as a transformative force in modern German viticulture. Following apprenticeships in Italy, South Africa, and the Pfalz estate Dr. Deinhard, Oliver returned to his family's wine roots to champion grape varieties unconventional for the region, most notably Sauvignon Blanc alongside classic Riesling and Chenin Blanc. Sourced from limestone-rich slopes in Haardt Herzog and marl-sandstone terroirs across top parcels such as Kallstadter Saumagen, the vineyards benefit from the protective rain shadow of the Haardt hills. In the cellar, Zeter balances precise temperature-controlled stainless steel with wooden casks, concrete vessels, and amphorae to fashion textured, mineral-driven whites marked by vibrant acidity. The estate's whimsical mascot—a wine-drinking bear sketched by Palatinate artist Otto Dill—adorns benchmark labels such as the barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Le Moelleux Chenin Blanc, Saumagen Riesling, and the luscious botrytised Goldschatz TBA.
🍇 Grapes
Spätburgunder, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
12-12.5%