Swedish vineyard makes a bold entrance into the global wine scene
In the heart of Skåne, Sweden's wine country, Kullabergs Vingård has recently undergone an expansion, marking a significant milestone for Swedish winemaking. The architect behind the project, Paulina Berglund, expresses her excitement about being part of a team that has put Sweden on the wine map.
The expansion comes at a critical time for Swedish wine making. Kullabergs Vingård, which was not allowed until the mid-1990s due to regulations, has been thriving in the heritage-protected part of the northwest of Skåne country. Today, the vineyard covers approximately 20 hectares.
In 2019, the owners of Kullabergs Vingård applied for planning permission to expand. While specific details about the expansion project, new facilities, or architectural design plans could not be found in the search results, general industry context suggests that sustainability and design principles aligned with Swedish and EU environmental standards would be prioritized.
The new addition at Kullabergs Vingård, designed by Berglund Arkitekter, joins the existing structures in the complex. The design of the new building prioritizes using few materials and robust materials that age beautifully. It has a timeless approach, blending seamlessly with the 19th-century farm complex where it is located in the Swedish countryside.
The commission for the design of the expansion was a 'first' for the Berglund Arkitekter studio. The new addition includes a winery, a machine hall, a press hall, a tank hall, a bottling and packing room, a cellar, and spans approximately 2000 sq m. The expansion also features a bar for wine tasting, enhancing the visitor experience.
Local planning regulations dictated that the original barn structure should remain the tallest building on the Kullabergs campus. The expansion has been completed recently, and as of June 2023, Swedish wine producers are finally allowed to sell their wine within their farm.
Paulina Berglund, the project's architect and practice co-founder, emphasized that Kullabergs Vingård began with a "carte blanche" and could therefore adapt to environmental concerns from the beginning. The expansion at Kullabergs Vingård comes at a time when sustainability is at the forefront of the wine industry, and it is clear that the team behind Kullabergs Vingård is committed to setting a sustainable example for Swedish winemaking.
For more detailed and updated information, direct contact with Kullabergs Vingård or consulting specialized Swedish wine industry publications, or architectural case studies related to winery expansions in Scandinavia would be necessary.
- The expansion at Kullabergs Vingård not only increases the production of wine but also enhances the visitor's lifestyle by offering a wine tasting bar and a design that seamlessly blends with the 19th-century farm complex.
- The new food-and-drink facilities at Kullabergs Vingård, along with the home-and-garden architectural design, aim to prioritize sustainability and embrace the Swedish and EU environmental standards, thereby setting an example for sustainable Swedish winemaking.
