Tapps Rot
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sausages, classic pepperoni pizza, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Tapps' line from Oliver Zeter is a playful nod to the estate's iconic bear mascot, specifically celebrating the 'paw prints' (Tappen) of this beloved character. The bear itself has deep family roots, stemming from a whimsical sketch created by the famous Pfalz artist Otto Dill for Oliver's great-grandfather, Walter Baer, in the 1930s. Tapps Rot is crafted as an uncomplicated, highly approachable, and joyful red blend that showcases the softer, fruit-forward side of Pfalz viticulture. Vinified primarily in stainless steel to preserve its vibrant fruit profile and fresh acidity, this wine captures the easy-going, hospitable spirit of the Pfalz region, offering a smooth and inviting character with gentle tannins.
🍾 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'.
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%