The best medium-sized wine lists in Finland 2024
Here is the guide to the best wine places in Finland with medium-sized wine lists – 200-600 different labels. These venues were all Best Medium-Sized List finalists in Star Wine List of the Year Finland 2024, presented by Louis M. Martini. Check out all the venues and the winning wine lists!
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Louis M. Martini
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Phone: +358 09 61285301
Address: Eteläesplanadi 14, Helsinki
International Medium-Sized List of the Year, presented by Dreissigacker 2024
Although it only opened in the autumn of 2022, Café Savoy has already become a classic, and it feels like the restaurant has been in one of the stone foundations of Helsinki city centre for decades. The kitchen is led by Helena Puolakka who is also responsible for the classic fine dining restaurant Savoy upstairs and who has been working for many years in great restaurants in London. The wine list focuses on classics but also features unique and interesting picks, which fit perfectly the carefully crafted, classical dishes with a solid base in French culinary art. Being one of the prime locat...
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Address: Tehtaankatu 27-29, Helsinki
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Finland, presented by Louis M. Martini 2024
BasBas was born out of a love for hospitality and since its beginning has been one of the most popular restaurants in Helsinki. Going to BasBas is like going to the home of a good friend who only wants the best for you. The wine list offers adventures whether it’s a juicy wine outside of a famous appellation or a sought-after classic from one of the wine world’s established producers that you’re after. There is a cellarlist also for those wanting to dive deeper. Wines by the glass vary constantly and often include many more than just those written on the blackboard. The open kitchen sends ou...
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Phone: 0300 472336
Address: Pieni Roobertinkatu 2
Sparkling Wine List of the Year Finland, presented by Nyetimber 2024
Pastis in Helsinki is a French bistro-style restaurant, also with a small bar where you can pop in to have a glass of wine or a plate of food. The staff is knowledgeable and always willing to help you with some advice on the wine. Summertime Pastis has a small terrace outside the restaurant, and there’s also a chambre separée where you can have wine-themed events designed by the venues’ sommeliers.
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Phone: +358 10 3229388
Address: Eteläesplanadi 20, Helsinki
Sparkling Wine List of the Year Finland, presented by Nyetimber 2024
Restaurant Bronda is situated right in the heart of Helsinki and is a well-frequented spot amongst the city’s wine lovers. Here you can stop by for a quick glass of wine or a cocktail, or spend the whole evening wining and dining. In the bar, you can order small snacks, and if you want a full meal, you can take a seat in the restaurant and enjoy some wine-friendly brasserie dishes based on Spanish, Italian and French cuisine. After dinner, head over to the cosy bar for some late-night wine-drinking, listening to the DJ’s playing while sipping away.
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Phone: +358 9 61285600
Address: Kanavaranta 7 F, Helsinki
Sustainable Wine List of the Year Finland 2024
Situated in the atmospheric seashore area of Helsinki, Restaurant Nokka is a beautiful restaurant with a lot of talent behind it. The head chef is committed to using premium Finnish ingredients which he often hunts and gathers himself. The wine cellar holds some older vintages and rarities focusing on classic European regions. There are quite a few well-established names on the list but also some smaller organic-driven producers. Although Nokka is a fully operating restaurant, one can also come for a glass at their bar where sipping wine next to the red brick walls can make one forget the ou...
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Phone: +358 9 27090977
Address: Lapinlahdenkatu 1, Helsinki
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Finland, presented by Louis M. Martini 2024
Founded in an old pharmacy in Helsinki, this is a sister restaurant to Carelia with a somewhat similar focus on grower champagne, German rieslings and Burgundy from small producers. The place is a mix of a bistro and a wine bar and the dishes are perfect also for sharing. The staff is very excited about wine and one can also pop into the small bar area or to one of the lovely terrace tables during summertime. The cheese plate is likely one of the best in town and there are truly some great wines on the list both from classic and up-and-coming producers. The wine list has nice lines written ab...
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Phone: +358 50 328 9181
Address: Albertinkatu 36, Helsinki
International Sustainable Wine List of the Year, presented by Oddbird 2024
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Phone: +358 044 5566194
Address: Eteläesplanadi 14, Helsinki
International Newcomer List of the Year, presented by DAOU 2024
Minne is a wine bar in the central spot of Helsinki, focusing mostly on champagnes but also showcasing other classic wines of the world. The wine list is curated by one of the world’s leading champagne experts and Minne regularly hosts tastings led by winemakers visiting the city. Thanks to the Coravin system there are always several champagnes on offer by the glass and the selection changes every few weeks inviting people to revisit often. The glassware is delicate and the wine knowledge is vast. A few dishes and canapés are also available from the small kitchen to accompany the wine experi...
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Phone: +358 010 5050904
Address: Aleksanterinkatu 22, Helsinki
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Finland, presented by Louis M. Martini 2024
Brasa is a buzzing restaurant where one can enjoy premium ingredients in a relaxed atmosphere. Focusing on grilling dry-aged cuts of meat and fish on an open fire, the culinary experience is Brasa is guaranteed. The wine list has two parts with the more premium section offering a range of fine white and red wines to accompany the dishes. The wine service is professional without any pompousness and the whole staff manages to make the visit relaxing and fun, reminding everyone what eating out should be all about!
