# Vega Vingården i Klagshamn (2022)

- **Producer:** Vingården i Klagshamn
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Rondo
- **Region:** Skåne län, Sweden
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €23
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** redcurrant, raspberry, cinnamon, vanilla, butterscotch

## About this wine

Vega Vingården i Klagshamn is a red wine from Vingården i Klagshamn, produced in Skåne län, Sweden. The wine is primarily made from the Rondo grape, a variety suited to cooler climates. Vingården i Klagshamn is recognized for its pioneering role in Swedish viticulture and its commitment to ecological farming practices. The winery's philosophy centers on producing wines that express the unique character of their terroir and climate, rather than adhering to international varietal norms. The vineyard is situated south of Malmö, near the Öresund strait.

## Interesting facts

- Swedish wine pioneers.
- Uses local seaweed for fertilization.
- Focuses on unique grape varieties.
- Minimal intervention winemaking.

## Food pairing

The light body and subtle tannins of this wine make it versatile for lighter proteins and dishes with moderate richness. Its berry notes can complement fruit-based sauces, while herbal undertones can echo seasonings in the food.

## Wine making process

The 2022 Vega Vingården i Klagshamn is produced from Rondo grapes. Following harvest, the grapes undergo a 29-day skin maceration period in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeast sourced from the vineyard. The winery's approach emphasizes ecological farming, utilizing local seaweed and horse manure for fertilization, and approved ecological substances for crop protection. Manual labor is integral to their vineyard operations, including the harvest. The overall winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention to allow the natural characteristics of the grapes and terroir to be expressed.