Oliver Zeter Reserve Pinot Noir

Two different locations are crucial for the quality and character of
the Pinot Noir Réserve. One vineyard features old vines planted in
clay-limestone and stony slate soils in the Münzberg area of
Godramstein, while the other consists of grapes from Burgundy
clones grown in the Im Sonnenschein site in Siebeldingen.

The grapes are handpicked at optimal ripeness, partially destemmed,
then crushed and fermented in small wooden cuves (fermentation
tanks). The cap is punched down by hand a maximum of twice a
day until pressing occurs after approximately 12 days. The wine
undergoes fine-tuning during 14 months of aging in 500-liter
tonneaux and 228-liter pièce barrels sourced from the forests of
the Palatinate, Vosges, and Allier.

A new wood proportion of no more than 25% supports the perfect balance between fresh fruit and subtle wood spice. The bottling takes place without fining or filtration, and the wine then undergoes at least 12 months of
bottle aging before it is finally released to the market.

The combination of complex fruit characteristics with a firm structure
defines this multifaceted, dense wine with its layered finish.