Danish Wine

The history of the Grape is long in Denmark, but the history of Wine might not be.

It was only at the end of the 20th century when wineries started appearing in Denmark, a legalization of wine production in 1999 was passed which helped further the engagement with producing Wine in the country of Denmark.

As for the grape, in 2012 and 2013 two different ancient findings showcase grape pips, with the first being from the Late Germanic Iron Age palace of Bulbrogård during 500 AD and the second finding being at the royal palace of Fugledegård, during the Viking Age from 780 to 980 AD, these two discoveries mark the oldest grape seeds discovered in Danmark.

These findings of course don’t confirm anything in the way of Winemaking in Denmark, but what we do know is that grapes were in Denmark during this period, either grown or transported and we know that Vikings did like to drink Wine, so whether they produced it in Denmark and or just looted it from other countries, is yet to be confirmed.

Denmark is now home to around 100 wineries, producing around 150,000 liters of wine a year.

The Danish wine regions:

• Jutland
• South Denmark
• Zealand
• Funen

Some of the main grapes used in the production of Danish wines:

• Solaris
• Orion
• Zala’s Pearl
• Ortega
• Muscaris
• Chardonnay
• Rondo
• Leon Millot
• Regent
• Cabernet Cortis
• Pinot Noir
• Cabernet Cantor
• Boleo
• Castel