Béres Furmint Selection 2024
Hungary, Tokaj • 149 SEK • 75 cl • 12.5% • TS 94949 • 85/100
Rating 4. White. Dry wine from Tokaj on the Furmint grape in a beautiful design. In the glass, bright aromas of green apples, nectarine and a touch of vanilla entice you. Elegant and free taste with a slightly smoky mineral note that gives it a personal touch. Good to drink as is, but perhaps even better with a hearty spring salad with chèvre and pine nuts? 6,000 bottles will be released on March 20th.
Le Roc La Folle Noire d’Ambat 2023
France, Fronton • 159 SEK • Eco • 75 cl • 13.5% • TS 93978 • 87/100
Rating 5. Red. A very personal postcard of the Négrette grape comes from the relatively unknown wine region of Fronton, north of Toulouse. The wine is both refreshing like a Beaujolais and rustic like a southern French house wine. Red berry fruit with a hint of blackcurrant and barrel. Please pour into a carafe shortly before serving. 3,600 bottles will be released on March 13th.
Domaine Reuilly Les Pierres Plates 2024
France, Loire Valley • 175 SEK • Eco • 75 cl • 13.5% • TS 95106 • 87/100
Rating 5. White. Are you weak for Sancerre wines? Then you have an affordable contender here that is also one hundred percent Sauvignon Blanc. The typical character of the grape with gooseberry and currant leaves in the foreground is beautifully balanced and softened by mandarin, grape and rose water. A lively and refreshing vintage that is easy to drink straight away. Preferably in the spring sun with company. 12,600 bottles will be released on March 13th.
Marcio Lopes Pequenos Rebentos Alvarinho 2025
Portugal, Vinho Verde • 179 SEK • 75 cl • 13% • TS 92209 • 88/100
Rating 5. White. There is a clear trend in Vinho Verde to produce richer and more complex wines than the region was once known for. Winemaker Marcio Lopes manages to preserve Alvarinho’s fruity elderberry aromas while at the same time giving the wine a basic structure and minerality that accompanies you all the way home from the fishmonger. On March 6, 4,800 bottles were released.
Dönnhoff Riesling Trocken 2024
Germany, Nahe • 185 SEK • 75 cl • 11.5% • TS 92995 • 88/100
Rating 5. White. A strong candidate for white wine of the month! Since it is a so-called entry-level wine, you get a lot of Riesling for your money. Crystal clear acidity and sharp fruit with finely balanced hints of pears, flowers and a slate note. Light and casual, but not without finesse. Perfect as a wine accompaniment or with the first nettle soup of spring. On March 6, 9,600 bottles were released.
Celler del Roure Safra 2024
Spain, Valencia • 189 SEK • Eco • 75 cl • 13% • TS 90354 • 87/100
Rating 5. Red. An exciting wine made from the local grape varieties Mandó and Arcos. Light and spicy in a cool and modern style of Spanish red wines where fine-tuning is key. Think blood grapes, wild raspberries, rooibos, dried herbs and a pinch of crack powder. All in a slim and well-tailored suit. Serve chilled in large cups. 1200 bottles will be released on March 20th.
Clotilde Davenne Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé 2023
France, Burgundy • 199 SEK • 75 cl • 12.5% • TS 92081 • 88/100
Rating 5. Bubble. The first rosé of spring to add to cart comes in sparkling form and is made from the Pinot Noir grape. The wine is made using traditional methods and is produced in a crisp, dry style without dosage. Coquettish spring strawberry scent, rounded off by blood orange, cookies and healthy acids. Kalasgott with a pile of fried calamari and aioli. 6,600 bottles will be released on March 20th.
Charles Joguet Chinon Les Petites Roches 2023
France, Loire Valley • 199 SEK • Eco • 75 cl • 13.5% • TS 95593 • 88/100
Rating 5. Red. Delightful herbal and peppery Cabernet Franc with lots of floral scent associations in the style of lavender and violet. The cask character softens and rounds off the taste, giving a polished impression. This type of wine tolerates long cellaring, but try a bottle now for a better French charcuterie tray. 6,000 bottles will be released on March 20th.
Beronia Gran Reserva 2019
Spain, Rioja • 199 SEK • 75 cl • 14% • TS 92588 • 87/100
Rating 4. Red. Of the wine world’s classic red wines, traditional Rioja is perhaps the easiest to identify in a blind tasting. The long aging in American oak barrels results in a clear vanilla note and a soft taste. This wine also contains generous amounts of fruit and a generous helping of dried spices. Perfect for lamb stew with beans. 5,400 bottles will be released on March 13th.
Domaine Trouillet Mâcon-Vinzelles Les Morandes 2024
France, Burgundy • 215 SEK • 75 cl • 13% • TS 92135 • 89/100
Rating 5. White. Few wines appear as luxurious as white Burgundy. Maybe because they are usually expensive, but also because the taste is so hard to copy! Pale yellow fruit with citrus, melon and white wine gums, rounded off by gentle oak barrels and minerality. Generous and ready to drink, best served with starters with butter sauce. 2,400 bottles will be released on March 13th.
Piero Benevelli Langhe Nebbiolo 2024
Italy, Piedmont • 229 SEK • 75 cl • 13.5% • TS 93252 • 88/100
Rating 4. Red. Traditional Nebbiolo style in a light but structured style. Let the upper fruit layers of cherry, blood orange and pepper seduce you, but don’t fool you. Beneath the surface, more specifically in the midrange, there is a tension that testifies to the grape’s harsher reputation. Serve with a light risotto made with chicken broth. 6,000 bottles will be released on March 13th.
Luigi Pira Barolo di Serralunga 2021
Italy, Barolo • 416 SEK • 75 cl • 14.5% • TS 96012 • 92/100
Rating 5. Red. A great example of the brilliant 2021 vintage, in which structure and power go hand in hand with lively fruit and elegance. Open a bottle as early as Easter to celebrate the arrival of spring and let yourself be seduced by cherries, orange peel and rooibos. Balanced and linear profile with a shelf life of at least 10 years. 2628 bottles will be released on March 20th.
Facts.Rating system
All drinks on the lists are rated partly according to price aspects (DN rating 1-5) and partly according to strict quality criteria (up to 100 points).
Evaluation:
5 = strong recommendation.
4 = good buy.
3 = affordable.
2 = perfect.
1 = avoid.
Definition of Quality Score:
91-100 points = world class.
81-90 points = memorable.
71-80 points = passed well.
61-70 points = passed.
50-60 points = failed.
Abbreviations:
SB: Systembolaget’s regular range.
BS: Order area.
TS: Temporary range.
LS: Local range.
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