Launch plan / Tenders Norway

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rosé wine – Beaujolais

21.01.2021

• Launch: May
• Deadline: 21.01.2021
• Retail price (NOK): <210
• Vintage: 2020
• Range: Basic, possible one-lot
• Packing: Glass bottle
• Unitsize: 75 cl

• Reference: 202105026
• Sub-Region:
• Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Beaujolais-Villages
• 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

White wine – Jura

27.05.2021

• Launch: November
• Deadline: 27.05.2021
• Retail price (NOK): <650
• Vintage: 2014 or older
• Range: One-lot, possible basic
• Packing: Glass bottle
• Unitsize: 62 cl

• Reference: 202111013
• Sub-Region:
• Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Arbois Pupillin Vin Jaune, AOC/AOP Arbois Vin Jaune, AOC/AOP Côtes du Jura Vin Jaune, AOC/AOP L'Etoile Vin Jaune or AOC/AOP Château-Chalon
• 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

Red wine – Bordeaux

27.05.2021

• Launch: November
• Deadline: 27.05.2021
• Retail price (NOK): <600
• Vintage: 1996
• Range: One-lot, possible basic
• Packing: Glass bottle
• Unitsize: 75 cl

• Reference: 202111016
• Sub-Region:
• Quality / Appellation: AOC/AOP Haut-Médoc, AOC/AOP Moulis-en-Médoc, AOC/AOP Listrac-Médoc or AOC/AOP Pessac-Léognan
• 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

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

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

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

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

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

White wine – Trentino-Alto Adige

11.02.2021

• Launch: July
• Deadline: 11.02.2021
• Retail price (NOK): <270
• Vintage: 2019 or 2020
• Range: Basic, possible one-lot
• Packing: Glass bottle
• Unitsize: 75 cl

• Reference: 202107019
• Sub-Region:
• Quality / Appellation: DOC/DOP Alto Adige Terlano or DOC/DOP Alto Adige Terlano Classico
• 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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