Spatburgunder

⏳ Drinking Window

Typically best enjoyed 2–7 years from the vintage release.

🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings

Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon

✨ Technical Specifications

Oliver Zeter's Spatburgunder is a beautiful testament to the potential of Pinot Noir in the sun-drenched Pfalz region. Protected by the Haardt mountains, the vineyards benefit from a warm, almost Mediterranean microclimate, where the grapes develop rich flavors while retaining vital acidity. Zeter sources fruit from limestone-rich soils, which lend a distinct mineral backbone and elegant structure to the wine. In the cellar, Zeter employs traditional fermentation techniques, often incorporating a small portion of whole clusters to add structure and herbal complexity, followed by aging in seasoned French oak barriques. The resulting wine is a delicate balance of ripe red berries, subtle forest floor notes, and fine-grained tannins, all wrapped in the estate's signature approachable style symbolized by the whimsical bear on the label.

🍾 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

Spatburgunder

🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)

13-13.5%

🌿 Aromas & Flavor Descriptors