#red wine

New at Vinmonopolet

Summer's Best New Arrivals at Vinmonopolet

Seven new wines are ready for your shopping cart – here are Ole Sommelier's tips on what you should pick up this summer.

Ole Sommelier · 3 min

Season

Tinto de Verano – Spain's Best Summer Drink

It's not a cocktail, it's not just wine – it's something much better. Tinto de verano is the Spanish summer drink that Norwegians barely know, yet it makes Iberian beaches unbeatable. We take you to the root of the recipe and show you how to make it at home.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

Season

Green Asparagus and Light Red Wine – Spring's Surprising Pairing

White wine with asparagus is conventional wisdom – but is that the whole truth? We explore which light, chilled red wines actually make green asparagus an even better experience at the table this spring.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

Guides

How to Read a Wine List Like a Pro

The wine list isn't the enemy – it's your best friend. Here are the tricks for navigating it with confidence, finding the hidden gems, and talking to the sommelier without breaking a sweat.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

New at Vinmonopolet

17 new products have landed at Vinmonopolet

From Piedmontese nebbiolo to Greek fortified wine – spring brings exciting new arrivals to the shelves. Here is what is worth noting.

Ingrid Importør · 4 min

Guides

Wine at the Right Temperature – How to Chill Without Getting It Wrong

White wine that's too cold tastes like nothing; red wine that's too warm tastes like too much. Here is the practical guide to proper chilling – with timings, tricks, and the most common mistakes to avoid this spring.

Kristine Craft · 8 min

Guides

The Glass That Changes Everything You Taste

The shape of your glass actually changes the taste of your drink. We guide you through which glasses suit what – and reveal the surprising science behind it.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

Guides

The Cabin Wine Little Guide – Six Bottles That Can Handle Anything

No decanter, no cooler, no drama – just six well-chosen bottles that fit perfectly at the Easter cabin. Here are the picks that can handle the trunk, the windowsill, and dinner with the in-laws.

Lars Lansen · 8 min

Recipes

Three Alpine Winter Drinks That Beat Mulled Wine

Mulled wine has had its moment. When the spice blend starts to feel predictable, it's time to draw inspiration from the Swiss, Austrian, and Italian mountains. Here are three traditional hot drinks that warm you better – and taste far more exciting.

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min