New Northern Vineyard Opens for Visitors

Kira Lindell has established Mälarvin, a winery on Selaön island in the Mälaren lake, cultivating grapes since 2024. She blends her own harvest with grapes from a vineyard in Östergötland to produce three distinct wines under the Mälarvin label: a sparkling, a white, and a rosé.

These wines, previously exclusive to a few select restaurants, will now be available for direct purchase at the vineyard. This makes Mälarvin one of Sweden's northernmost commercial wineries. The vineyard cultivates grape varieties such as Vidal Blanc, Solaris, Leon Millot, Frühburgunder, and Souvignier Gris, with a winemaking philosophy focused on minimal external influence.

Lindell manages the operation herself on a small scale, aiming to create balanced wines with "nerve, precision, and gastronomic self-evidence." Each wine type has an estimated production of 300-400 bottles, expected to sell out quickly during the summer. Visitors can book appointments via the website or try their luck with drop-in visits.