{"id":7516,"date":"2021-05-28T08:04:28","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T05:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/berries-fruits-and-good-wine-make-summer-a-celebration\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T09:39:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T06:39:56","slug":"berries-fruits-and-good-wine-make-summer-a-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/berries-fruits-and-good-wine-make-summer-a-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Berries, fruits, and good wine make summer a celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you want to go to the forest now&#8230; or maybe to the market instead, and through the berry stand to enjoy summer with a good wine in tow? <br\/><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juicy blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries await their pickers in the forest&#8217;s edge and in the berry stand&#8217;s crate. From the stands and home gardens, you&#8217;ll naturally find not only berries but also apples, plums, and tart rhubarb. Fruits and berries are nature&#8217;s true masterpieces, and you&#8217;d be hard-pressed to find fresher summer flavors. Now is the right moment\u2014capture nature&#8217;s own candies!   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berries and fruits welcome many kinds of wines to their juicy company, and we can especially recommend sparkling wine or even port wine as their companion. A festive moment arises from these pairings almost effortlessly. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wines that pair well with berries and fruits often suit desserts like pastries too, so feel free to try making a pie from berries or fruits. How about a rhubarb pie, blueberry crumble pie, or apple crisp? Or simply serve juicy peach slices with whipped cream. So delightful, and so incredibly delicious!   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"383\" class=\"wp-image-3050\" src=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rhubarb-cake-5178357_1920-632x383.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rhubarb-cake-5178357_1920-632x383.jpg 632w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rhubarb-cake-5178357_1920-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rhubarb-cake-5178357_1920-1024x621.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rhubarb-cake-5178357_1920-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rhubarb-cake-5178357_1920-1536x932.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rhubarb-cake-5178357_1920-977x593.jpg 977w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rhubarb-cake-5178357_1920-714x433.jpg 714w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rhubarb-cake-5178357_1920-590x358.jpg 590w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rhubarb-cake-5178357_1920-380x231.jpg 380w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rhubarb-cake-5178357_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"843\" class=\"wp-image-2646\" src=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/114000_PortoCruzTawny75cl-632x843.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/114000_PortoCruzTawny75cl-632x843.png 632w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/114000_PortoCruzTawny75cl-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/114000_PortoCruzTawny75cl-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/114000_PortoCruzTawny75cl-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/114000_PortoCruzTawny75cl-1440x1920.png 1440w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/114000_PortoCruzTawny75cl-445x593.png 445w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/114000_PortoCruzTawny75cl-398x531.png 398w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/114000_PortoCruzTawny75cl-443x590.png 443w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/114000_PortoCruzTawny75cl.png 1488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porto Cruz Tawny<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A drop of port wine wouldn&#8217;t hurt at all! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/viini\/porto-cruz-tawny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porto Cruz Tawny<\/a><\/strong> is a classic from the world&#8217;s largest port wine producer, Gran Cruz Porto. In France, this is a staple in bistro after bistro, served chilled as an aperitif. Sweet port wine, enjoyed in moderation, also works well for socializing. Here&#8217;s a sweet companion for berries\u2014enjoy!   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find price and product information <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/viini\/porto-cruz-tawny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tosti Asti Dolce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ever-lovely and sweet sparkling wine <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/viini\/tosti-asti-dolce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tosti Asti Dolce<\/a><\/strong> is as if designed to be a dessert wine, and berries and fruits often have the honor of serving as dessert. Tosti Asti Dolce also works well as a social drink, so mouths stay sweet all evening long. Let&#8217;s raise a glass of bubbly to celebrate summer!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find price and product information <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/viini\/tosti-asti-dolce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"164\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-3052\" src=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186000_TostiAstiDolce75cl-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186000_TostiAstiDolce75cl-1.png 164w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186000_TostiAstiDolce75cl-1-82x300.png 82w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186000_TostiAstiDolce75cl-1-162x593.png 162w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186000_TostiAstiDolce75cl-1-145x531.png 145w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186000_TostiAstiDolce75cl-1-161x590.png 161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"158\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-3053\" src=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186026_TostiRoseProsecco.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186026_TostiRoseProsecco.png 158w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186026_TostiRoseProsecco-79x300.png 79w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186026_TostiRoseProsecco-156x593.png 156w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186026_TostiRoseProsecco-140x531.png 140w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186026_TostiRoseProsecco-155x590.png 155w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tosti Prosecco Ros\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now here&#8217;s a summery ros\u00e9 sparkling wine! <a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/viini\/tosti-prosecco-rose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Tosti Prosecco Ros<\/b><strong>\u00e9<\/strong><\/a> is popular prosecco now in a ros\u00e9 version. It&#8217;s dry and sparkling, so it provides a nice counterbalance while beautifully bringing out the sweetness of the berries. Tosti Prosecco Ros\u00e9 is also happy to entertain in the role of a social drink. You can also try dropping a couple of berries into the glass and see what happens!   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find price and product information <a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/viini\/tosti-prosecco-rose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tosti Butterfly Demi Sec<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pleasantly gentle and moderately semi-sweet <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/viini\/tosti-butterfly-demi-sec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tosti Butterfly Demi Sec<\/a><\/strong> is an easy and balanced sparkling wine to accompany nature&#8217;s treats. Thanks to its just-right sweetness, this bubbly is on the same wavelength as berries and fruits, and knows how to highlight them in just the right way. A carefree choice as a companion to juicy delights.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find price and product information <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/viini\/tosti-butterfly-demi-sec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"162\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-3054\" src=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186020_TostiButterflyDemi-Sec75cl.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186020_TostiButterflyDemi-Sec75cl.png 162w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186020_TostiButterflyDemi-Sec75cl-81x300.png 81w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186020_TostiButterflyDemi-Sec75cl-160x593.png 160w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186020_TostiButterflyDemi-Sec75cl-143x531.png 143w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/186020_TostiButterflyDemi-Sec75cl-159x590.png 159w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"828\" class=\"wp-image-3055\" src=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plums-1898196_1920-632x828.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plums-1898196_1920-632x828.jpg 632w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plums-1898196_1920-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plums-1898196_1920-782x1024.jpg 782w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plums-1898196_1920-768x1006.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plums-1898196_1920-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plums-1898196_1920-453x593.jpg 453w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plums-1898196_1920-405x531.jpg 405w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plums-1898196_1920-450x590.jpg 450w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plums-1898196_1920.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to go to the forest now&#8230; or maybe to the market&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7518,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_page_background_color":"","_page_header_background":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[431,432],"tags":[],"makuelamys":[],"class_list":["post-7516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-and-wine","category-sweet-treats"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7516"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7516\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7520,"href":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7516\/revisions\/7520"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7516"},{"taxonomy":"makuelamys","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/makuelamys?post=7516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}