Western Norway

In Western Norway, Hebnes Vineyard stands beside Sandsfjorden in Suldal, at 59 degrees north. It is part of Norway's small wine sector, where growers rely on early-ripening grapes that can cope with cool conditions. Solaris, developed in Germany, can ripen while keeping fresh acidity. It makes still and sparkling whites, as well as sweet wines and orange wines fermented with the grape skins. Other grapes grown in Norway include Rondo, Regent, Léon Millot and Muscaris. The research organisation NIBIO has vineyards at Ullensvang in Hardanger and Landvik in Grimstad. Its professional network connects researchers with growers and advisers.