Weissburgunder
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted poultry, creamy pasta dishes, pan-seared white fish
✨ Technical Specifications
In the sun-drenched vineyards of the Pfalz, where Mediterranean figs and almonds grow alongside vines, Oliver Zeter crafts a Weissburgunder of exceptional charm and character. Rooted in the region's nutrient-rich loess, clay, and limestone soils, this wine benefits from a unique microclimate shielded by the Haardt mountains. Zeter's winemaking philosophy shines through in his meticulous handling of the grape: a portion of the harvest undergoes gentle fermentation in large oak casks to impart a subtle, creamy texture and complexity, while the remainder is vinified in stainless steel to preserve the grape's natural, vibrant acidity and bright orchard fruit aromas. Adorned with the estate's signature whimsical bear—originally sketched by Pfalz artist Otto Dill for Oliver's great-grandfather—this Weissburgunder is a testament to modern Pfalz winemaking, blending historical family heritage with a fresh, contemporary approach to a classic European varietal.
🍾 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
Weissburgunder
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%