Most people know Møns Klint, but now there’s another reason to visit the island: Kalum Winery (formerly Brut de Møn), a world-class sparkling wine.
The western part of Møn offers optimal conditions for wine production, where reflection from the water provides 10-30% more sunlight and significantly extends the growing season. With this advantage, the vineyard can harvest 4 weeks earlier than the rest of Denmark, ensuring grapes with perfect sugar content, acid balance and ripeness.
The microclimate here on Møn is unique and a key factor in the success of Brut de Møn (Kalum Winery). What makes the microclimate special is how it combines an ideal balance of sunshine hours, mild winds and a soil rich in minerals, creating perfect conditions for our grapes. The reflection from the water contributes extra sunlight, which is essential for the ripening of the grapes. It's fascinating how a small change in climate and location can have such a big impact on the character of the wine
Hans Christian Ambjerg and his wife established the Brut de Møn vineyard in 2019 on Vestmøn, a location carefully chosen for its unique microclimate and soil. They planted 8,000 vines in 2019 and a further 2,000 in 2021, bringing the total number of vines planted to 18,000. In 2021, the winery changed its name to Kalum Winery and is now owned by five families including the Ambjerg family.
The first harvest at the winery took place in 2020 and exceeded all expectations. It was surprising because the grapes were not expected to ripen so early. Their success with the first harvest emphasized the importance of their choice of location and their decision to grow grapes in such a unique environment.
An important factor in their success has been the south-facing slope close to the water, which provides a reflection from the water and thus more hours of sunshine for the grapes. This unique microclimate on Møn has allowed the grapes to ripen several weeks before the rest of Denmark.
Kalum Winery is rooted in sustainable principles. Production focuses on minimizing tannins and preserving the natural character of the grapes. Hans Christian Ambjerg describes the process: “If you make high quality, customers will come back again and again.”
Hans Christian Ambjerg has a vision: Møn must become known as Denmark’s wine island. Collaborating with other local winemakers promotes the idea of creating an ecosystem around wine production, with tastings, events and increased tourism.
Kalum Winery primarily produces sparkling wines with Chardonnay as the main grape, but also the other classic champagne grapes Pinot Norir and Pinot Meunier. The grapes are pressed in a controlled process where the pressure is gradually increased in cycles over two hours. Only 55% of the juice is extracted to avoid over-extraction of tannins, which can make the wine bitter.
After settling in steel tanks, the base wine is fermented in oak barrels. This process, known as micro-oxidation, makes the wine softer and rounder in flavor. Bottle fermentation (Méthode Traditionelle) takes place over 12 months and gives the wine its fine bubbles and complex aromas.
The taste is fresh and crisp with notes of citrus, green apples and an elegant minerality. The wine is ideal as an aperitif or with light fish dishes, served at 6-8°C.
Yes, Kaum Winery offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience Danish wine production up close. At the winery, you can take a guided tour of the vineyards and learn how the unique microclimate of Vestmøn contributes to the production of sparkling wines. You can also experience the production facilities where the grapes are carefully destemmed, pressed and fermented in oak barrels.
Visitors also have the opportunity to participate in wine tastings where they can enjoy Brut de Møn wines and hear about the process behind their creation. Contact the winery to book a tour or tasting and get a taste of the wine traditions of Møn.
Kaum Winery is a sparkling wine from Vestmøn, created by Hans Christian Ambjerg and his wife and today owned by five families. The winery utilizes a unique microclimate with extra sunlight from water reflection and chalky soil, ensuring high quality grapes. With a focus on sustainability and gentle production, the grapes are pressed slowly to preserve flavor and minimize tannins. The base wine is fermented in oak barrels, while bottle fermentation over 12 months produces complex bubbles and aromas. The taste is fresh with notes of citrus and apples. The vision is to develop a Danish champagne based on the classic champagne grapes and to make Møn Denmark’s wine island.
We, Yulia and Christopher, are looking forward to visiting Kalum Winery and the other wineries in the area soon. If you want to read more about the vineyards of Zealand, read this
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Kalum Winery produces 15,000-20,000 bottles annually.
Kalum WInery produces sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
Yes, the winery offers tours and tastings where visitors can experience the vineyards and learn about production.
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