Helsinki’s Most Relaxed Wine Tastings – Every Weekend This Summer
Every Friday & Saturday at 13:00 and 17:00
Seaside terrace in Vallisaari – 18 min from Kauppatori by ferry
Includes 5 wines + tapas buffet
Skip the flights – this summer, the taste of Italy, France, Spain and beyond comes to Helsinki’s most scenic island.
Each tasting is a mini-vacation:
Rare wines + vineyard stories straight from winemakers
Live DJs & sunset vibes on the terrace
Flow Festival etkot, White Parties & more surprises
Surrounded by sea, art and nature – with a cold glass in hand.
Limited spots – book your escape now.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
14.6 – Biennaali Opening & VIINIVAJA
Art, wine, sea – the ultimate summer trio
The Helsinki Biennaali opens and we’re celebrating with over 40 wines available to taste at Viinivaja (open doors, pay per taste).
Tasting theme: Summer Flavours 2025 (13:00 & 17:00)
Evening: Live music on the terrace
Book a free 0€ spot to help us estimate attendance
27–28.6 – Vinory (Piemonte, Italia)
Meet the winemakers behind one of Italy’s rising stars
Two Norwegian friends bought a vineyard in Piemonte… and ended up producing some of the region’s most respected reds.
Full-bodied red wines with bold personality
Held indoors for ideal red wine temps
Dress code: red wine tones (optional but fun)
In English
4–5.7 – Tenuta Ferrante (Abruzzo, Italia)
A family-owned gem from central Italy
With roots over 100 years deep, this vineyard is all about tradition, warmth and expression. Meet a family rep and taste the past and present of Abruzzo in a glass.
In English
11–12.7 – Chateau Clarettes (Provence, France)
Award-winning French wines with a Finnish twist
This historic vineyard near St. Tropez is Finnish-owned and seriously stylish. From Roman relics to modern rosé, this one has it all.
Dress code: white (for the White Party!)
Elegant whites + DJ sets in the evening
In English
18–19.7 – Kuohuvat (Bubblies!)
Pop, fizz, clink: explore sparkling wines from around the world
What’s the difference between prosecco, cava, spumante and Champagne? Come find out – and celebrate summer’s peak with sparkle.
25–26.7 – Wines of Spain
Sun-soaked flavours, served with friends
Bright, easy-drinking Spanish wines + tapas = perfection. From coastal whites to juicy reds – taste the spectrum.
1.8 – Champagne Night
A sparkling evening to remember
Taste five unique Champagnes and learn the subtle differences. Because a perfect summer night deserves bubbles.
2.8 – VIINIFESTIVAALI
The big one: 100+ wines, 3 artists, art and auctions
Finish your summer on a high. Taste rare wines, dance to live music and join our traditional wine auction.
Past performers include Danny Pryz (AUS) & Maailmanaino
Open wine bar all day (pay per taste)
8–9.8 – Petra Unger (Austria)
Award-winning Rieslings from a legend in the making
Petra Unger’s family estate produces some of Austria’s finest whites. Riesling + Grüner Veltliner lovers, this is your heaven.
13:00 sessions double as FLOW Festival etkot
In English
15–16.8 – Italia Finale
Italy deserves an encore
A greatest hits tasting with top picks from all around the boot – white, red, sparkling and everything in between.
22–23.8 – Encore: Champagne & Sparkling Wines
Did you miss the July dates? Now’s your second chance
Celebrate the end of summer with bubbles and music on the terrace.
29–30.8 – Spain & Venetsialaiset
Tapas, Spanish wines and a night of lights
Venetian night meets Iberian flavour. Music, atmosphere, and one final hurrah.
6.9 – Barolo & Barbaresco
The kings of red wine
Explore the elegance and structure of Nebbiolo with two of Italy’s most iconic wines.
20.9 – Season Finale: Pullon Tyhjennys + Biennaali Closing
Goodbye to the season – hello to amazing deals
We empty every bottle, keg, and carafe. Last chance for wine, art and summer magic.
After you've reserved the spot it's possible to change the date but no later than a week before.
Tasting are weather permitted, if bad weather happens we usually have possibility to use the nearby cozy space. Otherwise we reschedule the tasting or return the money.
The tasting are 18+ !
-Chief Iisi
