Wines for Norwegian Christmas food

14/12/2023

We’ve selected 20+ remarkable bottles to match Norwegian Christmas food. «Ribbe» - pork belly «Pinnekjøtt» - salt cured lamb and «Julekveite / Juletorsk» - Halibut or Cod in buttered sauces.
We also have a killer recommendation for your sweet dessert and a small scale producer of Norwegian Akevitt - Aqua Vita, for the cigar lounge 🥰

Ribbe and Pinnekjøtt

Some of the coolest combinations I find in pairing it with bubbles, Norwegian cider or a quality Riesling. Here are some wines that will work excellent with both "Ribbe" and "Pinnekjøtt".

André Clouet Un Jour de 1911.. - 629kr

92p

André Clouet V6 Expérience - 429kr

91p

Bott-Geyl Kronenbourg Riesling 2018 - 344kr

89p

Alde Svans Sider - 369kr

92p

Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Reserve Riesling GG 2017 - 1349kr

96p

Ribbe

Both red and whites will work. A plate of "Ribbe" usually contains a wide variety of flavors. To handle all these you wanna keep the concentration in the fruit high and the acidity vibrant. In contradiction to popular belief, it's much easier to get good combinations with white wines and beer, than with reds. Here are some picks.

Alheit Cartology Chenin Blanc 2022 - 439kr

93p

Simpsons Flintfields Blanc de Noirs 2020 - 439kr

90p

A.Aa Badenhorst Golden Slopes Chenin Blanc 2021 - 479kr

90p

Averæn Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021 - 369kr

89p

Selvapiana Bucerchiale Chianti Rufina Riserva 2020 - 395kr

92p

Chateau Kefraya 2018 - 259kr

87p

Pinnekjøtt

Salt cured lamb, sometimes smoked. Often served with a root vegetable puré. This spectacular flavor makes for some potential amazing wine combinations.

Ridge Geyserville 2021 - 599kr

92p

Averæn Oregon Willamette Valley Chardonnay - 349kr

90p

Chalone Estate Chardonnay 2019 - 349kr

90p

Wegeler Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Spätlese 2012 - 599kr

94p

Juletorsk - Julekveite

Classic world class white fish, traditionally served at Christmas with a rich buttery sauce. Both white and red will work. Keep fruit concentration high and go easy on the tannins if you choose a red direction.