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Monastic
wines
Church wine, arctic wines, sparkling wines

Christianity and wine have gone hand-in-hand throughout history. Valamo’s traditional monastic wine crafted from grapes is excellent as a communion wine in Orthodox and other churches. This holiest of wines is now available as a dessert wine or as the star beverage for an occasion.

At Valamo monastery, Arctic red, white, dessert and sparkling wines are crafted with devotion to breathe new, flavourful life into northern nature’s pure, delicious berries. Take a moment to enjoy the fresh flavours.

Monastic wines

Monastic wines

Valamo Vaeltaja Arctic red wine, semi-sweet

The dark-red wine made from black currants, strawberries and raspberries has a full flavour and just the right amount of acidity. It has an enchanting summer berry scent. The tannin-free berry wine is excellent served with rich stews, mild cheeses, fresh cheeses and sweet desserts.

Serving temperature 14–16°C.

Tannin-free. Contains sulphites.

Valamo Valo Arctic white wine, dry

The delicate yellow berry wine made from white currants and flavourful gooseberries is crisp, berried, and suitably acidic. It has an aromatic and fruity fragrance. Goes well with e.g. shellfish, cheese-topped vegetables, mushroom tarts and low-to-medium fat fish (such as perch or whitefish).

Serving temperature 12–14°C.

Tannin-free. Contains sulphites.

Valamo Ruusu Arctic Wine, Red Demi-Sec

Experience the enchanting juiciness of the Arctic berries in this rich monastic wine made from black currants and crowberries. Valamo Monastery uses the treasures of exceptional northern nature as raw ingredients. The Arctic midnight sun fills our berries with exceptionally luscious flavour and nutrients.

Serving temperature 14–16°C.

Tannin-free. Contains sulphites.

Valamo Magei Arctic Wine, White Sweet

This sweet and heavenly dessert wine is made from white currants and cloudberries. It offers the perfect ending for a special meal. The secret of Valamo Magei lies in our nature: Due to the bright Arctic summer, nature provides the northern berries with stronger aromas. The midnight sun fills them with not only nutrients but also exceptionally delicious flavour.

Serving temperature 12–14°C.

Tannin-free. Contains sulphites.

Valamo XO Church Wine Oak-Aged Church Wine

Rich and sophisticated Valamo Church Wine is solera-matured in oak barrels for a minimum of 6 years. This one of a kind monastic wine is crafted with care and devotion at the Valamo Monastery in Heinävesi, Finland. Dark red, full-bodied, sweet, plum jam notes, spicy, ripe fruit notes.

Contains tannins and sulphites.

Valamo Church wine Oak-agedmonastic wine

Matured for a longer than usual in oak barrels, Valamo’s Monastic Wine is crafted from four carefully selected types of Hungarian grape. Crafting and maturing takes place on our own premises in the monastery grounds, where the wine is also sweetened and fortified after fermentation. Valamo’s full-bodied Monastic Wine has been named Finland’s best communion wine by a professional panel of judges.

Strong, full-bodied, grapey, velvety soft.

Contains tannins and sulphites.