Nussriegel Riesling
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork, grilled trout
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the Neustadter Nussriegel vineyard in Germany's sun-drenched Pfalz region, this single-vineyard Riesling captures the unique essence of a site historically named after the walnut trees ('Nussriegel' or walnut ridge) that thrived alongside the vines. The vineyard's south-facing slopes benefit from a warm microclimate, while the soils—composed of loess, loam, and limestone—endow the wine with a striking tension between ripe, juicy stone fruits and a deep, chalky minerality. Oliver Zeter vinifies this Riesling with minimal intervention, focusing on preserving the natural energy, precise acidity, and expressive fruit character that defines this exceptional terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 2007 by Oliver and Birgit Zeter in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, the Oliver Zeter winery has quickly become a benchmark producer in Germany's Pfalz region. Renowned for pioneering and elevating Sauvignon Blanc in a region traditionally dominated by Riesling, Zeter utilizes diverse vinification methods, including oak barriques, amphorae, and concrete eggs, to craft wines of striking individuality. The estate's whimsical bear mascot, illustrated by Pfalz artist Otto Dill for Oliver's great-grandfather, adorns every bottle, symbolizing their passion and approachability. Beyond their signature Sauvignon Blancs, the winery produces outstanding Pinot Noir, Riesling, and the popular, easy-drinking 'Tapps' range.