Vinmonopolet Trondheim – Courses and Educational Tastings

Vinmonopolet in Trondheim offers a structured programme of educational tasting courses designed to build understanding through guided comparison and sensory exploration. The courses are led by Vinmonopolet’s own trained experts and focus on learning through tasting rather than theory alone.

Each course includes five carefully selected products and is designed to be engaging and accessible regardless of previous knowledge. Themes range from introductory tastings to regional deep dives, allowing participants to develop confidence, recognise styles and better understand origin and production.

From January to June 2026, twelve courses are held in Trondheim. All courses take place at Gubalari and run from 18:00 to 20:00.

28 January 2026 – Learn to Taste Red Wine

Event name: Learn to Taste Red Wine

Description:
An introductory course designed to help participants better understand their own taste preferences. Through guided tasting, you will learn how to recognise structure, balance and key flavour components in red wine. The session focuses on tasting technique and simple tools for identifying different grape varieties and styles.

29 January 2026 – Classic French Red Wine

Event name: Classic French Red Wine

Description:
A journey through France’s most influential red wine regions. This course explores stylistic differences between areas such as Burgundy, Bordeaux and the Rhône Valley, with a focus on how grape variety, origin and ageing influence aroma, flavour and structure.

11 February 2026 – Learn to Taste Red Wine

Event name: Learn to Taste Red Wine

Description:
A second opportunity to attend this popular introductory course. Participants develop practical tasting skills and learn how to better recognise styles, grape characteristics and personal preferences through guided comparison.

12 February 2026 – Classic Italian Red Wine

Event name: Classic Italian Red Wine

Description:
Italy is one of the world’s most diverse wine countries. This course explores classic Italian red wines and explains how region, grape variety and tradition shape their character. A structured tasting highlights stylistic contrasts between some of Italy’s most important wine areas.

18 March 2026 – Learn to Taste Red Wine

Event name: Learn to Taste Red Wine

Description:
This introductory session focuses on developing tasting confidence and understanding structure in red wine. Participants learn how acidity, tannin and body interact, and how to recognise different styles through practical tasting exercises.

19 March 2026 – Red Wine from Piemonte

Event name: Red Wine from Piemonte

Description:
A regional exploration of Piemonte, one of Italy’s most prestigious wine areas. The course examines grape varieties such as Nebbiolo and Barbera and explains how climate, soil and tradition influence the wines. A clear and focused introduction to a region known for structure and elegance.

15 April 2026 – Learn to Taste Red Wine

Event name: Learn to Taste Red Wine

Description:
This session revisits the fundamentals of red wine tasting, offering another chance to build sensory awareness and tasting technique. Ideal for participants who want a structured and supportive introduction to red wine styles.

16 April 2026 – Sparkling Wine

Event name: Sparkling Wine

Description:
An educational introduction to sparkling wine styles and production methods. Participants learn how bubbles are created, what distinguishes different techniques and how these choices affect aroma, texture and flavour. A comparative tasting highlights key differences between styles and regions.

6 May 2026 – Learn to Taste White Wine

Event name: Learn to Taste White Wine

Description:
An introductory course focused on understanding white wine. The session explains sweetness, acidity and texture, while teaching tasting technique and style recognition. Participants gain practical tools for identifying different expressions of white wine.

7 May 2026 – Small and Large Champagne Houses

Event name: Small and Large Champagne Houses

Description:
A comparative tasting exploring Champagne from both major houses and smaller producers. The course examines how scale, philosophy and production choices influence style, offering insight into the diversity that exists within the Champagne region.

3 June 2026 – Learn to Taste White Wine

Event name: Learn to Taste White Wine

Description:
A second opportunity to attend this introductory white wine course. Participants refine their tasting skills and explore how grape variety, origin and winemaking affect structure and flavour.

4 June 2026 – Sparkling Wine

Event name: Sparkling Wine

Description:
This session revisits the world of sparkling wine, offering a clear and structured overview of production methods and sensory characteristics. A guided tasting helps participants distinguish between styles and better understand how sparkling wines pair with food.

About the Courses

Duration: 2 hours
Time: 18:00–20:00
Number of tastings: Five products per course
Group size: Maximum 27 participants
Price range: 695–995 NOK (depending on product selection)
Level: Suitable for beginners and experienced participants

Practical Information

Age Requirement

Participants must be at least 18 years old. Valid identification may be required.

Booking and Cancellation

Registration is binding. Tickets cannot be refunded, transferred or changed to another course or date. Participants are advised to carefully confirm course, location and date before booking. Bookings must be made through Vinmonopolet’s webpage, see link under the tab ‘Website’.