#summer wine

In Focus

Piquette – the peasant wine's wild comeback

It was made from press remnants and drunk by working people in the vineyard. Now piquette is back – and the natural wine movement loves it. But what is actually in the glass?

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

Season

Vinho Verde – Summer's Lightest Glass

Low alcohol, natural fizz, and a salty citrus freshness that tastes of Atlantic breeze. Vinho Verde from Portugal is not just a white wine – it is a philosophy for warm days and long afternoons on the terrace.

Ole Sommelier · 7 min

Guides

The Perfect Picnic Drink Box

What should actually go in the drink box when the blanket is spread out in the park? Here is everything you need to know – from the right rosé and fresh white wine to cooling tricks and non-alcoholic alternatives that genuinely impress.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

In Focus

Greek white grape varieties that suit the Norwegian summer

Assyrtiko, Malagousia, and Moschofilero are three Greek grape varieties that deserve a place at the Norwegian summer table. We dive into Greece's most exciting white wine regions and find out why they are made for seafood, grilled vegetables, and long summer evenings.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

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 · 7 min

In Focus

Sweet Summer in the Glass – Dessert Wines You're Underestimating

From honey-blonde Sauternes to sparkling Moscato d'Asti and Norwegian berry liqueurs – dessert wine is the summer table idea most Norwegians are missing out on. Here's everything you need to know.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

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White Rioja – Summer's Best-Kept Secret

The Viura grape produces fresh, herb-driven white wines in Rioja that most Norwegians have never tasted. It's time to do something about that – especially now that the terrace is calling.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min

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Rosé for the Weekend Grill – Choose the Right Style

Not all rosé is created equal. Here is the guide that helps you choose between Provence elegance, fresh Basque sparkle, and Norwegian alternatives – based on what actually ends up on the grill.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min