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Affogato in a Glass – Ice, Espresso, and Amaro

What happens when you take the Italian affogato principle – hot over cold, bitter against sweet – and transfer it to a glass? Magic. Here are the combinations that make the last summer days unforgettable.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

Guides

The Right Glass Elevates Your Summer Drink

Did you know that the glass you choose actually affects the taste? Here is the practical guide to which glasses suit spritz, rosé, sparkling wine, and non-alcoholic longdrinks – and why it matters.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

Season

Cava for the Grill – Spain's Best Summer Bubbles

Prosecco has long stolen the spotlight, but this summer it's cava's turn. The Spanish sparkling wine classic from Catalonia pairs surprisingly well with barbecue, tapas, and warm summer evenings – and the price is usually a pleasant surprise.

Ingrid Importør · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

In Focus

Lambrusco – the bubble Italy never stopped loving

Light, chilled, and fizzy: Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna is the red summer sparkler that most Norwegians have yet to discover – but one that is perfect for barbecue evenings and warm summer nights.

Ingrid Importør · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

Guides

The Aperitif Board That Sets the Spring Evening

A well-considered aperitif board is more than just snacks and drinks – it's an atmosphere. Here is the guide that helps you put together the perfect board for a bright spring evening, with the right drinks and flavors that elevate every single moment.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

Season

Pét-nat: everything you need to know about spring's wildest bubble

Unfiltered, lightly hazy and full of life – pétillant naturel is the sparkling wine world's answer to freedom. Here is everything you need to know about the style that has taken Norwegian wine cellars by storm.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

Season

Elderflower in Bloom – Turn It into Summer in a Bottle

May and June bring one of nature's most sought-after ingredients: elderflower clusters. Here is everything you need to know about picking them, making cordial, and using it in drinks that taste of pure Norwegian summer.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

In Focus

The code on the champagne bottle reveals everything

NM, RM, CM – three letters on the back of the bottle that tell you more about a champagne's soul than the price ever could. Here is the key to understanding them.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

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Recipes

Three spritz variations that taste of spring

Aperol is safe, but spring is about exploring. Here are three spritz recipes with Norwegian apple wine, white vermouth, and elderflower liqueur – perfect for a relaxed Saturday with friends and fresh flavors.

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min

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Cava: the smartest sparkling wine this Easter

Champagne is lovely, prosecco is easy – but cava is what we should really be toasting with this Easter. Here is everything you need to know about Spain's great sparkling wine secret.

Ingrid Importør · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

In Focus

Natural Wine for the Easter Table

Fresh, sparkling, and a little wild – natural wines with character and bubbling life are Easter's best surprise. Here are the bottles that actually pair with smoked salmon, lamb, and scrambled eggs at the cabin.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min

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