22. EU Business News- Scandinavian Business 2024 May24326 As Denmark’s first officially licensed estate winery, Skærsøgaard Wine, in Southern Denmark’s Dons region, is a pioneering entity in the emerging field of Danish winemaking. Founded by revolutionary winemaker Sven Moesgaard, Skærsøgaard today provides cold climate wine to neighbouring Scandinavian countries and those across the world. From sparkling to red, white, rosé, and even dessert wines, Skærsøgaard is the luxury winery of choice for the finest handmade Danish wines and spirits. Until the 1st of August 2000, people in Denmark were technically only allowed to produce grape wine if they were consuming it for themselves. However, since about 1993, members of the Association of Danish Wine Growers have been arguing that Danish wines can be made that rival those of any almost anywhere else in the world in terms of quality and taste. Thus, after receiving EU approval at the turn of the century, the country’s wine industry has slowly but steadily grown, with more than 100 commercial wineries operating today. One such operation is Skærsøgaard Wine, and it is the mission of Founder Sven Moesgaard and co. to provide high-end, sustainable wine that performs incredibly well in international competitions. Skærsøgaard achieves these aims almost effortlessly, and today enjoys an industry-leading reputation across the country, having won the most awards and established a dedicated customer base. Leveraging one of the largest vineyards in Denmark at ten hectares and more than 30,000 vines, this winery is located in the EU’s most northern wine region. Going back in time almost 25 years, it was 2001 when this luxury estate winery first produced its signature DONS range, including its acclaimed sparkling wine that often steals the spotlight. Not only has this sparkling wine received more than 90 medals on the international stage for its excellence in the years since, but it also boasts the claim of being the first, and as of right now the only, Nordic wine to have been stamped with the EU-approved PDO (protected designation of origin), a feat it accomplished back in 2018. The acclaim that Skærsøgaard’s wines have had heaped upon them does not end there, as the vast majority of other wines in its range are PGI, or protected geographical indication, certified. Essentially, this underpins the distinction that is innate across this underrated wine producing region in the south of Scandinavia. Sven and his team of five employees do not rely on awards however, and it is their passion for this landscape and its produce that continues to drive the business forward, with help from many volunteer grape pickers. Skærsøgaard believes its wines are the physical embodiment of summer nights in Denmark in a bottle, complete with the aromatic smell sourced from the ripening of its grapes and the unique artisanal quality that can be tasted across this stellar range. In fact, quality has become synonymous with this operation, and is present in every last drop. This all starts with the selection of grapes grown here, including blue staples Léon Millot, Rondo, and Regent, and famous green varieties such as Orion, Solaris, and Souvignier Gris, to name just a handful. This remarkable site itself is usually open normal working hours Mondays and Wednesdays, but private appointments are available. The location is a sight to behold in and of itself, but it is made even more appealing by the fact that all of Skærsøgaard’s wines, as well as the other spirits which it makes on-site in its micro-distillery such as liqueurs and brandies, are housed in its farm shop. Specialist stores across Denmark also have the privilege of selling wines that are exported straight from the vineyard, and the full range can be found online here. Having not only made Danish winemaking feasible, but also top quality and sustainable, the future is bright for Skærsøgaard Wine and its small but incredibly successful team. Producing cool wines in this, our warming world, we recognise Skærsøgaard Wine as the Best Luxury Estate Winery 2024 – Denmark. On the back of this, we encourage any of our wine-loving readers to sample wines from this region to see exactly what makes them, and this winery in particular, so special. Contact: Sven Moesgaard Company: Skærsøgaard Wine Web Address: https://dansk-vin.dk Best Luxury Estate Winery 2024 - Denmark
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