Below are the current Vinmonopolet tender specifications for the Norwegian off-trade market – Vinmonopolet. If you are interested in making an offer with one of the best wine, beer, spirits or softdrink importers in Norway, or would just like more information, contact us tenders@stenblom.no. No relevant tender for you this time? Register your contact information (Producer name, Country & Region) by the same email and we will keep you posted.
Australia
Red wine – Victoria
04.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 04.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <400
Vintage: 2019 or more recent
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109002
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: GI Yarra Valley
Specification: 1) Based on min. 90 % Syrah
2) Spontaneously fermented
3) Min. 20 % whole cluster fermentation (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer)
4) No or discreet influence of wood
5) Unfiltered (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
6) One-lot min. 390 bottles
7) Wines delivered to this tender cannot be delivered to 202109001
Red wine – South Eastern Australia o ...
04.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 04.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <450
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic
Packing: BIB
Unitsize: 225 cl
Reference: 202109003
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Blend made up by 100 % Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre/Mataro
2) No influence of wood
3) No influence of oak substitutes such as wood staves, wood chips, wood extract or similar (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
4) Max. 5 g/l sugar
5) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
6) Possible simultaneous launch of 75 cl PET bottle if available
7) If launch of PET bottle, the packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
8) Vinmonopolet encourages the use of Nordic recycling icons on packaging https://sortere.no/avfallssymboler
Sparkling white wine – Tasmania
29.04.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 29.04.2021
Retail price (NOK): <250
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111001
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Traditional method
2) Based on min. 90 % Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Sparkling white wine – Tasmania
29.04.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 29.04.2021
Retail price (NOK): <400
Vintage:
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111002
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Blanc de Blancs
2) Min. 36 months bottle ageing on lees
3) One-lot min. 390 bottles
White wine – New South Wales
29.04.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 29.04.2021
Retail price (NOK): <450
Vintage: 2016 or older
Range: One-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111003
Sub-Region: Hunter Valley
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Semillon
2) Single vineyard/single parcel (name of the vineyard/parcel must appear on label)
3) No or discreet influence of wood
4) One-lot min. 390 bottles
Red wine – New South Wales
29.04.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 29.04.2021
Retail price (NOK): <220
Vintage: 2019 or more recent
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111004
Sub-Region: Hunter Valley
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Shiraz
2) No use of oak substitutes such as wood staves, wood chips, wood extract or similar (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
3) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Austria
White wine – Niederösterreich
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <200
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic
Packing: PET bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107029
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Grüner Veltliner
2) 100 % of the grapes must come from Wagram og/eller Weinviertel
3) Organic
4) Spontaneously fermented (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
5) Max. 3 g/l sugar
6) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
7) The packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
White wine – Niederösterreich
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <325
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109025
Sub-Region: Kamptal or Kremstal
Quality / Appellation: ÖTW Erste Lage
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Grüner Veltliner
2) Single vineyard: From Kamptal: Gaisberg, Käferberg, Lamm or Renner. From Kremstal: Gebling, Gottschelle or Wachtberg
White wine – Styria
21.01.2021
Launch: May
Deadline: 21.01.2021
Retail price (NOK): <300
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle light weight below 420 g
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202105032
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: Südsteiermark DAC
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Sauvignon Blanc
2) Single vineyard (must appear on front label)
3) Producer must be certified by Sustainable Austria (must appear on label)
Sparkling white wine or rosé
21.01.2021
Launch: May
Deadline: 21.01.2021
Retail price (NOK): <180
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202105033
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Organic
2) Pet'Nat, Pétillant Naturel or similar style description must appear on label
3) Max. 9 g/l sugar
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Rosé wine
21.01.2021
Launch: May
Deadline: 21.01.2021
Retail price (NOK): <175 for 75 cl
<105 for 37,5 cl
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle light weight below 420 g
Unitsize: 75 cl or 37,5 cl
Reference: 202105034
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Based on min. 70 % Zweigelt
2) Organic
3) Producer must be certified by Sustainable Austria (must appear on label)
4) Simultaneous launch of 75 cl bottle and 37,5 cl bottle
Sparkling white wine – Niederösterreich
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <200
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111025
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: Sekt g.U.
Specification: 1) Klassik or Reserve
2) Traditional method
3) Based on max. 10 % Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc
4) Extra Brut or Brut Nature
Red wine
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <250
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111026
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Based on min. 75 % Blaufränkisch and/or Zweigelt
2) 100 % of the grapes must come from Burgenland and/or Niederösterreich
3) Biodynamic
4) Spontaneously fermented (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
Red wine – Niederösterreich
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <300
Vintage: 2019
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111027
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: Carnuntum DAC
Specification: 1) Ortswein
2) Based on min. 70 % Blaufränkisch
3) No or discreet influence of wood
Red wine – Burgenland
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <400
Vintage: 2017 or more recent
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111028
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Pannobile must appear on label
2) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
3) One-lot min. 390 bottles
Belgium, France, Switzerland or Norway
Top fermented
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <130 (price refers to 37,5 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: Max 37,5 cl
Reference: 202109028
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Flemish red or Oud bruin as defined by World Beer Cup: http://www.worldbeercup.org/participate/beer-styles/
2) Barrel aged
3) Only one offer per brewery. If more than one offer is submitted by the same brewery, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Canada
Red wine – British Columbia
04.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 04.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <300
Vintage: 2018 or 2019
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109004
Sub-Region: Okanagan Valley
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Syrah
2) 100 % of the grapes must come from Black Sage - Osoyoos and/or Naramata Bench (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
3) No or discreet influence of wood
Chile
Red wine
29.04.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 29.04.2021
Retail price (NOK): <225
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111005
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DO Secano Interior
Specification: 1) Single grape variety País
2) Dry-farmed (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
3) No use of cultivated yeast (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
4) Min. 25 % whole cluster fermentation (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
5) No influence of wood
6) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Red wine
29.04.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 29.04.2021
Retail price (NOK): <225
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111006
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DO Secano Interior
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Cinsault
2) Dry-farmed (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
3) No use of cultivated yeast (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
4) No influence of wood
5) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Denmark, Norway or Sweden
White wine, rosé wine or red wine
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <300
Vintage: 2019 or 2020
Range: One-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109008
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) The producer and the grapes must be from the same country of origin
2) No or discreet influence of wood
3) One-lot min. 390 bottles
Sparkling white wine or rosé
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <300
Vintage:
Range: One-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109009
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) The producer and the grapes must be from the same country of origin
2) One-lot min. 390 bottles
England
Red wine – Kent or Sussex
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <350
Vintage: 2019 or 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109007
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: PDO English Quality Wine
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Pinot Noir
2) No or discreet influence of wood
Rosé wine
21.01.2021
Launch: May
Deadline: 21.01.2021
Retail price (NOK): <250
Vintage: 2020
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202105023
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: PDO English Quality Wine or PGI English Regional Wine
Specification: 1) Based on min. 80 % Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Noir Precoce
2) One-lot min. 390 bottles
Europe
Spirit, flavoured ≥ 37,5 %
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <450 (price refers to 70 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: Max 70 cl
Reference: 202107036
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Vodka flavoured with min. 3 natural botanicals (written confirmation of botanicals must accompany the offer)
2) "Botanical" or similar designation must appear on front label
3) Clear appearance (not hazy)
4) No added colour
5) No added sugar or other sweeteners
6) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Gin
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <550 (price refers to 70 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Recyclable packaging
Unitsize: Max 70 cl
Reference: 202107037
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Flavoured with citrus fruit/s (flavouring must appear on front label)
2) Min. 40 % alcohol on label
3) The colour of the product must reflect the fruit stated on front label
4) Only one offer per distillery. If more than one offer is submitted by the same distillery, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
5) If launch of PET bottle, the packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
Liqueur, herbs and spices
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <225 (price refers to 50 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Recyclable packaging
Unitsize: Max 50 cl
Reference: 202109031
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Flavoured with ginger (ginger must appear on front label)
2) Clear influence of ginger
3) Max. 150 g/l sugar
4) Max. 21,9 % alcohol on label (certificate of analysis must be presented upon purchase)
5) If aluminium or PET, the packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
France
Semi-sparkling white wine – Loire
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <250
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107012
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Vouvray Pétillant
Specification: 1) Pétillant (must appear on label)
2) Demi-Sec or Mouelleux (must appear on label)
3) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
White wine – Loire
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <700
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic
Packing: BiB
Unitsize: 300 cl
Reference: 202107013
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Sancerre
Specification: 1) No influence of cold fermentation
2) Only one offer per manufacturer. If more than one offer is submitted from the same manufacturer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
3) "Guarantee of Supply" must accompany the offer
4) Vinmonopolet encourages the use of Nordic recycling icons on packaging https://sortere.no/avfallssymboler
White wine – Burgundy
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <90
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic
Packing: Aluminium can
Unitsize: 25 cl
Reference: 202107014
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Petit Chablis or AOC/AOP Chablis
Specification: 1) No influence of wood
2) Only one offer per manufacturer. If more than one offer is submitted from the same manufacturer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
3) "Guarantee of Supply" must accompany the offer
4) The packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
White wine – Languedoc-Roussillon
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <230
Vintage: 2018 or 2019
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107015
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Based on min. 25 % Grenache Blanc
2) Style: Orange wine
3) Min. 15 days maceration on the skins (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Red wine
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <200
Vintage: 2019 or more recent
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle light weight below 420 g
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107016
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Based on min. 40 % Syrah, Grenache or Gamay
2) Certified "Vin méthode nature sans sulfites ajoutés" (certification must appear on label)
3) No or discreet influence of wood
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
White wine – Burgundy
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <750
Vintage: 2018
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109010
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Meursault-Blagny Premier Cru
Specification: 1) One-lot min. 390 bottles
Red wine – Northern Rhône
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <275
Vintage: 2019
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle light weight below 420 g
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109011
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Crozes-Hermitage
Specification: 1) 100 % of the grapes must come from the following municipalities: Érôme, Serves-sur-Rhône, Gervans, Crozes-Hermitage and/or Larnage (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
2) Organic
3) No or discreet influence of wood
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Red wine – Northern Rhône
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <450
Vintage: 2018 or 2019
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109012
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Cornas
Specification: 1) No or discreet influence of wood
2) If filtered, only light filtration (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
3) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Red wine – Northern Rhône
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <500
Vintage: 2018 or 2019
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109013
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Côte-Rôtie
Specification: 1) No use of cultivated yeast (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
2) No or discreet influence of wood
3) If filtered, only light filtration (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Rosé wine – Provence
21.01.2021
Launch: May
Deadline: 21.01.2021
Retail price (NOK): <185 for 75 cl
<380 for 150 cl
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic
Packing: Recyclable light weight packaging under 420 g
Unitsize: 75 cl or 150 cl
Reference: 202105024
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, AOC/AOP Coteaux Varois en Provence or AOC/AOP Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire
Specification: 1) Organic
2) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
3) Simultaneous launch of 75 cl bottle and 150 cl bottle
4) If aluminium or PET, the packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
Specification: 1) Organic
2) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Sparkling white wine – Champagne
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <650
Vintage: 2008 or 2012
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111012
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Champagne Premier Cru or AOC/AOP Champagne Grand Cru
Specification: 1) Millésime
2) Possible simultaneous launch of 150 cl bottle if available
3) One-lot min. 390 bottles
4) Possible supplementary one-lot launch in December
Specification: 1) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
2) One-lot min. 390 bottles
White wine – Burgundy
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <700
Vintage: 2018 or 2019
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111014
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Chablis Grand Cru
Specification: 1) Single vineyard Les Clos, Vaudésir or Blanchot
2) Min. 30 years old vines
3) No or discreet influence of wood
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Red wine – Burgundy
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <600
Vintage: 2018
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111015
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Volnay Premier Cru Santenots
Specification: 1) No or discreet influence of wood
2) One-lot min. 390 bottles
3) Possible supplementary one-lot launch in December
Specification: 1) The name of the Chateau must appear on front label
2) Based on min. 50 % Cabernet Sauvignon
3) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
4) One-lot min. 720 bottles
5) Possible supplementary one-lot launch in December
Fortified wine – Languedoc-Roussillon
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <200 (price refers to 37,5 cl)
Vintage: 2018 or more recent
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 37,5 cl or 50 cl
Reference: 202111017
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Banyuls or AOC/AOP Maury Doux
Specification: 1) Vin Doux Naturel (must appear on label)
2) Based on min. 75 % Grenache Noir
3) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Grape spirits
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <700
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 70 cl
Reference: 202111031
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Cognac
2) Barrel aged for min. 10 years
3) No use of boisé or E150
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Sparkling white wine – Champagne
29.04.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 29.04.2021
Retail price (NOK): <265
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111010
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Champagne, AOC/AOP Champagne Premier Cru or AOC/AOP Champagne Grand Cru
Specification: 1) Brut, Brut Nature or Extra Brut
2) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will possibly be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Sparkling wine rosé – Champagne
29.04.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 29.04.2021
Retail price (NOK): <300
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111011
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Champagne, AOC/AOP Champagne Premier Cru or AOC/AOP Champagne Grand Cru
Specification: 1) Based on min. 35 % Pinot Noir
2) Brut or Extra Brut
3) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will possibly be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Georgia
White wine
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <200
Vintage: 2019
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109014
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: Kakheti
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Rkatsiteli
2) Style: Orange wine
3) 100 % fermented in Qvevri
4) Min. 6 months ageing in Qvevri
5) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Red wine
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <225
Vintage: 2019
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109015
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: Kakheti
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Saperavi
2) 100 % fermented in Qvevri
3) Min. 2 months ageing in Qvevri
4) No influence of wood
5) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Germany
White wine – Rheinhessen or Pfalz
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <200
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic
Packing: PET bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107028
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: Ortswein
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Riesling (100 %)
2) Organic
3) Max. 6 g/l sugar
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
5) The packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
Bottom fermented
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <60 (price refers to 50 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 33 cl or 50 cl
Reference: 202107035
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) German Pilsner as defined by World Beer Cup: http://www.worldbeercup.org/participate/beer-styles/
2) Pils or Pilsner must appear on front label
3) Only one offer per brewery. If more than one offer is submitted by the same brewery, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
White wine – Baden
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <250
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109020
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Grauburgunder/Pinot Gris
2) Max. 3 g/l sugar
3) No or discreet influence of wood
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
White wine – Rheinhessen or Pfalz
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <275
Vintage: 2019 or 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109021
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Chardonnay
2) Min. 25 % barrel fermented (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
White wine – Pfalz
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <300
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic
Packing: Glass bottle light weight below 420 g
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109022
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: VDP. Erste Lage
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Riesling
White wine – Rheingau
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <450
Vintage: 2020
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109023
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: VDP. Grosse Lage
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Riesling
2) Grosses Gewächs
3) Single vineyard: From Hochheim: Hölle or Kirchenstück. From Lorchhausen: Seligmacher. From Rüdesheim: Berg Roseneck or Berg Schlossberg
4) One-lot min. 390 bottles
Red wine – Baden
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <450
Vintage: 2019
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109024
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: VDP. Grosse Lage
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Spätburgunder/Pinot Noir
2) Grosses Gewächs
3) No or discreet influence of wood
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
5) One-lot min. 390 bottles
White wine – Pfalz
21.01.2021
Launch: May
Deadline: 21.01.2021
Retail price (NOK): <200
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202105031
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Sauvignon Blanc
2) Spontaneously fermented (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
3) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Great Britain
Top fermented
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <80 (price refers to 50 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle or aluminium packaging
Unitsize: Max 50 cl
Reference: 202107034
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) English style India Pale Ale as defined by World Beer Cup: http://www.worldbeercup.org/participate/beer-styles/
2) IPA or India Pale Ale must appear on front label
3) Only one offer per brewery. If more than one offer is submitted by the same brewery, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
4) If launched in the basic assortment, the aluminium packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
Greece
Rosé wine – Macedonia
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <215
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107017
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: PGI Macedonia or PDO Amynteo
Specification: 1) Based on 100 % Xinomavro (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer)
2) Max. 4 g/l sugar
3) No or discreet influence of wood
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Red wine – Macedonia
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <215
Vintage: 2018 or 2019
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107018
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: PDO Naoussa
Specification: 1) Based on 100 % Xinomavro
2) Max. 3 g/l sugar
3) No or discreet influence of wood
Hungary
White wine – Tokaji
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <250
Vintage: 2017 or older
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 50 cl
Reference: 202111023
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: Tokaji Edes Szamorodni
Specification: 1) Based on min. 75 % Furmint
2) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
White wine – Tokaji
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <250
Vintage: 2017 or older
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 50 cl
Reference: 202111024
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: Tokaji Szaraz Szamorodni
Specification: 1) With influence of flor
2) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Specification: 1) Based on min. 50 % Pinot Bianco
2) No or discreet influence of wood
White wine – Veneto
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <275
Vintage: 2019
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107020
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOC/DOP Soave or subappellation
Specification: 1) UGA (Unità geografica aggiuntiva) or single vineyard registered as «Vigna» in 2019 must appear on label
2) Organic
3) No or discreet influence of wood
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Semi-sparkling rosé wine – Emilia-Romagna
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <260
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107021
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOC/DOP Lambrusco di Sorbara
Specification: 1) Metodo ancestrale (does not need to appear on label)
2) Max. 4 g/l sugar
Semi-sparkling red wine
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <250
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107022
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Metodo ancestrale (rifermentato/fermentato in bottiglia, ancestrale or similar designation clearly indicating method of production, must appear on label)
2) Min. 50 % of the wine must be made up by the following grape varieties: Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Maestri and/or Lambrusco Salamino (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer)
3) 100 % of the grapes must come from Emilia-Romagna (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer)
4) Organic (producer's name must match the name on the certificate)
5) Max. 4 g/l sugar
Red wine – Veneto
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <190
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle light weight below 420 g
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107024
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOC/DOP Valpolicella or DOC/DOP Valpolicella Classico
Specification: 1) Organic (producer's name must match the name on the certificate)
2) Without use of dried grapes or residues of dried grapes
3) Max. 5 g/l sugar
4) No influence of wood
5) Max. 12,5 % alcohol on label
6) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Red wine – Tuscany
11.02.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <1000
Vintage: 2016
Range: One-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111018
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOCG/DOP Brunello di Montalcino
Specification: 1) 100 % of the grapes must come from the Montosoli hill (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer if "Montosoli" does not appear on label)
2) One-lot min. 120 bottles
3) Purchase as for July, launch in November
Sparkling white wine – Piedmont
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <225
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109016
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOCG/DOP Alta Langa
Specification: 1) <12 g/l sugar on certificate of analysis (certificate must accompany the offer)
White wine – Friuli-Venezia Giulia
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <200
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle light weight below 420 g
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109017
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOC/DOP Collio or DOC/DOP Collio Goriziano
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Ribolla Gialla (100 %)
2) No influence of wood
3) Only one offer per manufacturer. If more than one offer is submitted from the same manufacturer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
4) "Guarantee of Supply" must accompany the offer
Rosé wine – Piedmont
21.01.2021
Launch: May
Deadline: 21.01.2021
Retail price (NOK): <450
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic
Packing: BiB
Unitsize: 300 cl
Reference: 202105027
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOC/DOP Piemonte
Specification: 1) The wine must be based 100 % on the following grape varieties: Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Freisa and/or Croatina
2) Max. 4 g/l sugar
3) Only one offer per manufacturer. If more than one offer is submitted from the same manufacturer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
4) Available volume stated in the offer must be within manufacturer's potential production volume in accordance with the production declaration of 2020 ("Dichiarazione di raccolta delle uve e di produzione del vino"). This must be presented if the product is accepted for purchase
5) Vinmonopolet encourages the use of Nordic recycling icons on packaging https://sortere.no/avfallssymboler
Norway
Cider
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <180 (price refers to 75 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 37,5 or 75 cl
Reference: 202107031
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Based on 100 % apple
2) No use of fruit concentrate (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
3) Max. 20 g/l sugar
4) Max. 8 % alcohol on label
5) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Cider
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <200 (price refers to 75 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 37,5 or 75 cl
Reference: 202107032
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Apple cider
2) Added fruit and/or berries (added fruit and/or berries must appear on front label)
3) Based on 100 % fruit and/or berries, of which apple is min. 70 %
4) Clear influence of apple
5) No use of fruit concentrate (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
6) Max. 20 g/l sugar
7) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Top fermented
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <90 (price refers to 50 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle or aluminium packaging
Unitsize: Max 50 cl
Reference: 202109027
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Saison, farmhouse ale or similar designation must appear on front label
2) Pale beer
3) No influence of brettanomyces
4) Min. 6 % alcohol on label
5) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
6) If aluminium, the packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
Aquavit
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <550 (price refers to 70 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Recyclable packaging
Unitsize: Max 70 cl
Reference: 202109029
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: Norsk Akevitt
Specification: 1) Clear influence of caraway
2) Max. 5 g/l sugar
3) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
4) If aluminium or PET, the packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
Top fermented
22.04.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 22.04.2021
Retail price (NOK): <100 (price refers to 50 cl)
Vintage:
Range: One-lot
Packing: Glass bottle or aluminium packaging
Unitsize: Max 50 cl
Reference: 202107033
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) New product from a Norwegian brewery, not previously launched at Vinmonopolet or in the on-trade
2) Short deadline purchase
3) Unpasteurised
4) Min. 5 % alcohol on label
5) Introduced over several launch months
6) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed
7) One-lot min. 2400 bottles/cans
8) If aluminium, the packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
Top fermented
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <150
Vintage:
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle or aluminium packaging
Unitsize: 33 cl
Reference: 202111030
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Barrel aged porter or stout
2) No additives
3) Max. two offers per producer. If more offers are submitted by the same producer, the two lowest priced offers will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
4) One-lot min. 2400 bottles/cans
5) If aluminium, the packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
Whisky
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <900 (price refers to 70 cl)
Vintage:
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: Max 70 cl
Reference: 202111033
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Based on min. 80 % malted barley
2) No use of cold filtration or cold stabilization
3) No use of E150A
4) Only one offer per distillery. If more than one offer is submitted by the same distillery, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
5) One-lot min. 390 bottles
Norway, Sweden, Denmark or Finland
Fruit wine
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <350
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107030
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Sparkling
2) Traditional method
3) Based on 100 % fermented fruit and/or berries (fruit and/or berries must appear on front label)
4) Fruit and/or berry type must be written in the offer
5) No use of fruit concentrate
6) No alcohol added
7) Max. 30 g/l sugar
8) Min. 8 % alcohol on label
Mead
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <300 (price refers to 75 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: Max 75 cl
Reference: 202109026
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Melomel (mead with added fruit and/or berries)
2) The name of the fruit and/or berries must appear on front label
3) No alcohol added
4) Max. two offers per producer. If more offers are submitted by the same producer, the two lowest priced offers will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Aquavit
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <250
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: PET bottle
Unitsize: 35 cl
Reference: 202109030
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Barrel aged for min. 12 months
2) Clear influence of caraway
3) Max. 5 g/l sugar
4) The packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
5) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Norway, Sweden, Denmark or Great Britain
Top fermented
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <100 (price refers to 50 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle or aluminium packaging
Unitsize: Max 50 cl
Reference: 202111029
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Imperial Stout or Imperial Porter must appear on label
2) No barrel ageing
3) Max. 12 % alcohol on label
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
5) If launched in the basic assortment, the aluminium packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
Portugal
Rosé wine – Beiras
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <200
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107025
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOC/DOP Dão
Specification: 1) Serra da Estrela must appear on label
2) No influence of wood
3) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Red wine – Beiras
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <225 (price refers to 75 cl)
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl or 100 cl
Reference: 202109018
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOC/DOP Bairrada
Specification: 1) Based on 100 % Baga
2) Style: Youthful fruitiness and low extraction
3) No or discreet influence of wood
4) Only one offer per manufacturer. If more than one offer is submitted from the same manufacturer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
5) "Guarantee of Supply" must accompany the offer
Red wine – Beiras
18.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 18.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <350
Vintage: 2017-2019
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109019
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOC/DOP Bairrada
Specification: 1) Based on 100 % Baga
2) Min. 80 years old vines (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer)
3) No or discreet influence of wood
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
White wine – Minho
21.01.2021
Launch: May
Deadline: 21.01.2021
Retail price (NOK): <225
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202105028
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOC/DOP Vinho Verde
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Loureiro (100 %)
2) 100 % of the grapes must come from Ponte de Lima municipality (written confirmation from producer to accompany the offer)
3) No or discreet influence of skin contact
4) No influence of wood
5) Max. 12 % alcohol on label
6) Max. 6 g/l sugar
7) Only one offer per manufacturer. If more than one offer is submitted from the same manufacturer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
8) "Guarantee of Supply" must accompany the offer
Port wine – Douro
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <400
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111019
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DO Porto
Specification: 1) 10 years old Tawny
Romania
White wine
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <130 for 75 cl
<390 for 300 cl
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic
Packing: Recyclable light weight packaging under 420 g and BiB
Unitsize: 75 cl and 300 cl
Reference: 202107026
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Sauvignon Blanc
2) Only one offer per manufacturer. If more than one offer is submitted from the same manufacturer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
3) "Guarantee of Supply" must accompany the offer
4) Simultaneous launch of 75 cl bottle and 300 cl BiB
5) If aluminium or PET, the packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
6) Vinmonopolet encourages the use of Nordic recycling icons on packaging https://sortere.no/avfallssymboler
Scotland
Whisky – Highland or Speyside
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <700
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 70 cl
Reference: 202111032
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Single Malt Whisky
2) Blend made up of whisky aged in barrels previously used for bourbon and sherry (written confirmation from prducer to be presented upon purchase)
3) No wood finishing different from 2)
4) Barrel aged min. 13 years (age statement must appear on front label)
5) No or descreet influence of smoke
6) Min. 43 % alcohol on label
7) No use of cold filtration or cold stabilization
8) Only one offer per distillery. If more than one offer is submitted by the same distillery, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Slovenia or Croatia
White wine
11.02.2021
Launch: July
Deadline: 11.02.2021
Retail price (NOK): <175
Vintage: 2019 or more recent
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202107027
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Based on min. 70 % Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris or Malvasia
2) Style: Orange wine
3) Min. 15 days maceration on the skins (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
4) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
South Africa
Red wine
04.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 04.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <175
Vintage: 2019 or more recent
Range: Basic
Packing: Recyclable light weight packaging under 420 g
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202109005
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: WO from Sør-Afrika
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Shiraz
2) Max. 4 g/l sugar
3) No or discreet influence of wood
4) No use of oak substitutes such as wood staves, wood chips, wood extract or similar (written confirmation from producer to be presented upon purchase)
5) WIETA, Fairtrade or Fair for Life (certification must appear on packaging)
6) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
7) If launch of PET bottle, the packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging
White wine
29.04.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 29.04.2021
Retail price (NOK): <175 (price refers to 37,5 cl)
Vintage: 2018 or more recent
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 37,5 cl or 50 cl
Reference: 202111007
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: WO Stellenbosch
Specification:
1) Noble Late Harvest (must appear on label)
2) Based on min. 60 % Chenin Blanc
3) Min. 120 g/l sugar
4) IPW/WSB Certified (Integrity & Sustainability Certified)
5) Statement pertaining to Freedom of Association to accompany the offer
White wine
29.04.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 29.04.2021
Retail price (NOK): <280
Vintage: 2019 or more recent
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111008
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: WO Stellenbosch
Specification: 1) Based on 100 % Chenin Blanc
2) Min. 20 years old vines
3) Min. 10 % barrel fermented (written confirmation from producer must accompany the offer)
4) Min. 4 months ageing on the lees
5) No or discreet influence of wood
6) IPW/WSB Certified (Integrity & Sustainability Certified)
7) Statement pertaining to Freedom of Association to accompany the offer
Red wine
29.04.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 29.04.2021
Retail price (NOK): <250
Vintage: 2018 or more recent
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111009
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: WO Stellenbosch
Specification: 1) Based on min. 40 % Cabernet Franc
2) IPW/WSB Certified (Integrity & Sustainability Certified)
3) Statement pertaining to Freedom of Association to accompany the offer
Spain
White wine – Catalonia
21.01.2021
Launch: May
Deadline: 21.01.2021
Retail price (NOK): <185
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202105029
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DO/DOP Terra Alta
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Garnatxa Blanca (100 %)
2) Organic
3) No influence of wood
White wine – Rioja
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <500
Vintage: 2016 or older
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202111020
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOCa Rioja
Specification: 1) Min. 48 months of ageing of which min. 12 months in barrel
2) Style: Traditional, oxidative
3) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
4) One-lot min. 390 bottles
Red wine – Rioja
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <160
Vintage: 2016
Range: Basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 37,5 cl
Reference: 202111021
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DOCa Rioja
Specification: 1) Reserva
2) Samples must be delivered in the original bottle (37,5 cl) and be identical to the product launched
3) Only one offer per producer. If more than one offer is submitted by the same producer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
Red wine – Murcia
27.05.2021
Launch: November
Deadline: 27.05.2021
Retail price (NOK): <500
Vintage: 2020
Range: Basic
Packing: BiB
Unitsize: 300 cl
Reference: 202111022
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: DO/DOP Jumilla
Specification: 1) Single grape variety Monastrell (100 %)
2) Organic
3) Style: Youthful fruitiness and juicy mouthfeel
4) Max. 4 g/l sugar
5) No influence of wood
6) Only one offer per manufacturer. If more than one offer is submitted from the same manufacturer, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
7) "Guarantee of Supply" must accompany the offer
8) Vinmonopolet encourages the use of Nordic recycling icons on packaging https://sortere.no/avfallssymboler
Switzerland
Rosé wine
21.01.2021
Launch: May
Deadline: 21.01.2021
Retail price (NOK): <250
Vintage: 2020
Range: One-lot, possible basic
Packing: Glass bottle
Unitsize: 75 cl
Reference: 202105030
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation: AOC Neuchâtel, AOC Valais or AOC Vaud
Specification: 1) Oeil-de-Perdrix
2) One-lot min. 390 bottles
USA or Norway
Top fermented
04.03.2021
Launch: September
Deadline: 04.03.2021
Retail price (NOK): <80 (price refers to 50 cl)
Vintage:
Range: Basic, possible one-lot
Packing: Glass bottle or aluminium packaging
Unitsize: Max 50 cl
Reference: 202109006
Sub-Region:
Quality / Appellation:
Specification: 1) Brown Ale, Imperial Brown Ale or similar designation must appear on front label
2) No barrel ageing
3) Min. 7 % alcohol on label
4) Only one offer per brewery. If more than one offer is submitted by the same brewery, the lowest priced offer will be assessed, regardless of wholesaler
5) If launched in the basic assortment, the aluminium packaging must be included in Norway's deposit system for refundable packaging