Norex Grand Tasting 2025 — a taste journey around the world
Another year has passed and it’s time to mark the most delicious afternoon of the year in your calendar: Norex Grand Tasting!
An inspiring journey around the world of flavours awaits — a wide selection of wines and spirits from all over the world, new knowledge and inspiring encounters among professionals.
Norex Grand Tasting will be held at the Old Student House in Helsinki
on Monday 22.9 from 2 PM to 7 PM.
What can you expect?

Hundreds and hundreds of products from many corners of the globe
NGT is a fantastic opportunity to get to know our entire product portfolio, which boasts an impressive 500 products. They will be presented by our principals themselves, who are arriving in Finland from all over the world. They know their products down to the smallest detail, so there’s a wealth of information on offer!
Encounters, conversations and current trends without borders!
Grand Tasting brings together industry professionals across countries and borders. During the day, there will be not only tastings, but also insights, exchange of ideas and the latest news on industry developments.
The event offers a unique opportunity to network, engage in in-depth conversations, learn something new and build expertise together with other wine enthusiasts.
In addition to the products to taste, quality snacks will be provided by our food partners.


Cocktail o’clock
Popular cocktails will be crafted this year from 3 PM to 6:30 PM. Featuring Helsinki’s Toppa and Son of a Punch, as well as visiting star from Tampere Tiima.
Knowledge sessions over a glass!
This year too, we have expertise from top professionals on offer:
The Power of the Old World – Red Icons of France, Italy & Spain
Masterclass showcasing some of the most iconic red wines from the Old World. Explore legendary terroirs, timeless craftsmanship, and the nuanced power of French red wines from Bourgogne, Chateauneuf du Pape and Bordeaux. Iconic Italian expressions from Chianti and the noble terroirs of Piemonte. And timeless Spanish masterpieces from the celebrated regions of
Rioja and the bold, age-worthy reds of Ribera del Duero.
Instructor: Dmitrii Frolov. The training is in English and will be held from 4 PM to 5 PM. Limited number of places available.
Alko VIP Hour
This year we are organizing a VIP hour for Alko staff
on the upper floor of the Old Student House, where you can explore
Norex’s new releases and seasonal highlights in peace.
The VIP hour will be held from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM and places are limited. Remember to register if you’re from Alko!

Partners at the event
LIST WILL BE UPDATED DURING THE SUMMER

Atria
Atria is a reliable partner for professional kitchens, offering responsibly produced Finnish ingredients and innovative food solutions. Our range covers everything from unprocessed premium meats to quality ready meals, including legendary spinach pancakes. We continuously develop new products, such as hybrid options and lake fish-based solutions, that meet our customers’ sustainability and nutrition expectations.
Tailored solutions are not limited to products alone — our professionals understand the everyday reality of kitchens and help our customers succeed. Delivery reliability is the cornerstone of our customer relationships. Our customers can always trust that products are available when they need them.
Food Ranger
Flavour special forces at your service
Our mission is to hunt down the best products from around the world — and deliver them to your shelf or kitchen. We don’t settle for mediocre: our range includes only food products we can be as proud of as a perfect Beef Wellington.
Whether you’re a restaurant, shop or wholesaler, we take care of things so you can shine for your customers. We have an eye for quality, fast deliveries and a twinkle in our eye — because business tastes better when it has good flavour.

Konditoria pH7
Konditoria pH7 is an innovative industry pioneer following global food trends in both confectionery and bakery products. Our products are handcrafted in Tuusula, where we have a total of over 2,000 m2 of production space. In addition to the confectionery, our premises also house an artisan bakery, where the production philosophy is traditional — products are made without shortcuts or unnecessary additives. Our bread is made from sourdough and baked in a stone oven.
The secret to our success has always been our innovative, enthusiastic and hardworking team, who are able to surpass themselves time and again. We currently employ around 60 confectionery and bakery professionals, thanks to whom we can offer our customers quality products made with love.

Perhon Juustola
Finland’s most Töölö cheese dairy
The story of Perhon Juustola began in 2018 with an interest in making blue cheese. From the start, there has been courage and boldness to try making different types of cheese. Perhon Rehtori blue cheese won gold at the World Cheese Awards 2023 competition in Trondheim, Norway.
Son of a Punch
Liberty or Death is a cocktail bar in central Helsinki, inspired by New York bar culture — especially the Brooklyn vibe and old-school hip-hop. The menu is renewed four times a year and is based on seasonal ingredients, current flavour pairings and fun drinkability. After a three-month renovation, the bar is open again — renewed but recognizable, ready for the next decade.
Bob’s Laundry is a Punavuori cocktail bar and laundromat, combining quality drinks, a relaxed atmosphere and a bar kitchen serving snacks. And yes, we have a real laundromat, so you can do your laundry on the same visit. Bob’s is made for hanging out — whether you’re passing through or staying all evening. The drink list changes regularly, but the common thread is always fun, flavour and surprise.
Tiima
Tiima is Tampere’s brightest star when it comes to cocktails. Opened in 2017 in an old watch shop, the cocktail bar has earned its place in the hearts of Tampere’s beer-oriented restaurant clientele, and if you ask a local where to go for a cocktail, the answer is quite likely Tiima. The small brick-walled cocktail bar serves both classic cocktails and signature drinks from a list that changes several times a year. At Tiima, guests are very likely to get a better-than-average drink with better-than-average customer service and leave more satisfied than average.

Toppa
Toppa is located on the top floor of the historically significant Sokeri pala designed by Alvar Aalto. The restaurant’s atmosphere seamlessly blends modern elegance with respect for historical value.
Toppa is a place where every detail has been carefully considered — from modern furniture to the nostalgia evoked by old Artek classics.

Producer representatives on site
LIST WILL BE UPDATED DURING THE SUMMER
Arctic Blue Beverages FINLAND
- Pauliina Marjanen, Marketing Specialist
- Sebastian Pinomaa, Sales Director
Bardinet ENGLAND/SPAIN/FRANCE
- Lena Rusek, International Senior Brand Manager
Baron de Ley / Finca Museum SPAIN
- Inigo Echavarri, Export Area Manager
Barton & Guestier FRANCE
- Ignacio Marcos, Export Manager
Bodegas Enguera SPAIN
- Juan Iglesias Perez, General Manager
Cantina Colli del Soligo ITALY
- Silvana Introvigne, Export Manager
Cantina Orsogna ITALY
- Roberta Cicchitti, Export Manager
Casa Relvas PORTUGAL
- Alexandre Relvas, Owner / Wine Producer
- Vera Relvas
Cazcabel MEXICO
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte FRANCE / Champagne Abelé 1757 FRANCE
- Marie Oudin-Vorstermans, Export Area Manager
Cinque Segni ITALY
- Daniela Cester
Citizen Wine SPAIN / ITALY / GERMANY / NEW ZEALAND
- Andrew Fullerton, Director
- Mick Messum, Director
Fidora Wines ITALY
- Emilio Fidora
Fournier Père & Fils FRANCE
- Emily Drouville, Export Manager
Global Wine House SPAIN / Casa Charlize ITALY
- Kerli Koiv, Marketing Manager
Illva Saronno ITALY, NETHERLANDS
- Elena Cerizza, Area Manager Central-Northern Europe
Jean-Marc Brocard FRANCE
- Guillaume Hoog, Export Manager
Jerome Quiot FRANCE
- Florence Quiot, General Manager
La Martiniquaise FRANCE/CANADA
- Aurelie Huber, Export Area Manager for Europe
Laurenz V AUSTRIA
- Dieter Huebler
Lionel Osmin FRANCE
- Thibaut Rotier, Export Sales Manager
Liviko ESTONIA
- Karl Aavik, Brand Manager
- Jörgen Herman, Export Director
- Jaana Vilde, Export Account Manager
Louis Jadot FRANCE
- Vincent Delcher, Export Manager Europe
Maison Bouey FRANCE
- Iuliia Dubic, Europe Sales Manager
Maison Ferrand FRANCE/JAMAICA
- Aurélie Maumus, Area Manager Northern Europe, UK & Republic of Ireland
Maison Marigny FRANCE
- Audoin Lorne, Co-founder & Associate
Marchesi di Barolo ITALY
- Valentina Abbona
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits SPAIN / MEXICO
- Maxime Segard, Area Manager Western & Central Europe
Mezzacorona ITALY
- Franco Pedroni, Export Area Manager
Norex Selected Brands CHILE / SPAIN / SOUTH AFRICA / GERMANY
Parés Paltà SPAIN
- Florence Lemieux, Export Manager
- Juan Cusine, Owner
Principi Corsini ITALY
- Gianluca Carbone
RedHeads Wine AUSTRALIA
- Matthew Eggens, Commercial Manager
Tosti1820 ITALY
- Giulio Bosca, Owner
Villa Maria NEW ZEALAND
- Vincent Lensveldt
Vinhos Messias PORTUGAL
- Eduardo Tome, Export Manager
Vintae SPAIN
- Joanna Doliniec, Export Manager
Weingut Braun GERMANY
- Martin Braun, Marketing and Sales Director
Weingut Weinwurm AUSTRIA
- Lisa Weinwurm
Weingut Winter GERMANY
- Susanne Lingler
Wein- und sektgut Barth GERMANY
- Mark Barth
Wolfberger FRANCE
- Violaine Guinchard, Head of Export Department
Questions about the event?
Key Account Manager and Event Manager
Salla Sormunen
050 563 5955
salla.sormunen@norex.fi