17 new products have landed at Vinmonopolet

Spring is perhaps the best season for exploring new wines. Lighter evenings, greener surroundings, and a natural longing for something fresh and unknown make many of us wander a little more curiously through Vinmonopolet's shelves. And right now there is good reason to stop and take notice – no fewer than 17 new products have found their way into the selection.

Let us take a closer look at what stands out.

For those who love Italian wine, Fogliati Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 (394.90 kr) is a new arrival worth keeping an eye on. The Langhe appellations in Piedmont are home to both Barolo and Barbaresco, but Langhe Nebbiolo is a more accessible entry point to this great grape variety. Nebbiolo is known for its high tartness, pronounced tannins, and ability to mirror the terroir in an almost philosophical way – soil, climate, and tradition in a single glass. Fogliati is a producer that works closely with its vineyards in the Serralunga d'Alba area, and 2022 was a warmer vintage that may have given the grape extra concentration and approachability at a young age.

Two French newcomers come from the southern Languedoc-Roussillon, a region that deserves far more attention than it often receives.

Château Haut Gléon rouge (299.90 kr) comes from Corbières, a landscape shaped by limestone, slate, and the dry tramontane wind. Haut Gléon is an estate with roots stretching back to the Middle Ages and is known for producing structured yet earthy red wines. This is food wine in the best sense of the word.

Gérard Bertrand Corbières 2020 (250 kr) is from the same appellation, but from one of the region's most prominent ambassadors. Bertrand has for years worked to elevate Languedoc wines to an international level, and his Corbières cuvée is a fine example of what warm southern French sun and old bush-vine style can deliver.

No spring article without rosé. Pormenor Rosé (249.90 kr) is a new Portuguese player in the selection. Portugal is a country developing rapidly in wine terms, and the rosé wines from here tend to offer both freshness and character – often with notes from local grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional or Aragonez. A natural aperitif candidate for the long, lighter evenings now on their way.

Among the new arrivals, Samos Grand Cru 2024 (182.90 kr) is perhaps the most exotic. This fortified sweet wine comes from the island of Samos in the eastern Aegean Sea, where the cooperative EOSS has been producing Muscat wine for generations. The grape Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains yields a wine with intense floral and fruit nuances, natural sweetness, and a freshness that makes it more vibrant than many sweet wines. It pairs beautifully with blue cheese, baklava, or simply as a small evening indulgence in its own right.

While we celebrate the new arrivals, there are also some products leaving the shelves for good. Stekar Kuisko 2017 (432.70 kr), a Finnish white wine that has attracted attention, is among them. The same goes for the sweet sparkling wine In the Mood for Bubbles Moscato d'Asti 2024 (189.90 kr) and the popular elderflower cider from Balholm (84.90 kr). Act quickly here.

Want a complete spring package? Grab Pormenor Rosé as an aperitif, Château Haut Gléon for the main course, and finish with a glass of Samos Grand Cru with the cheese. Simple, beautiful, and rooted in two of Europe's most exciting wine regions.

Have a great weekend – and happy exploring!