Finland

Daniel Pasalic
Managing Director Finland
daniel.pasalic@winepartners.se
+46 (0)768 004 277

thewineroom.fi

Established in 2014, Winepartners Finland has quickly positioned itself as one of the most ambitious players in the Finnish wine market. Our long-term objective is clear: to become one of the leading wine importers in the country.

The Finnish wine market is still relatively young and holds significant growth potential. Finnish consumers are increasingly knowledgeable, curious, and open-minded — creating strong opportunities to further develop wine culture in Finland. We see ourselves as an active contributor to this development, working closely together with our producers and partners.

Currently, our primary focus is the state-owned monopoly Alko, while remaining open to additional business opportunities within the market.

Nordic Synergies and Efficient Operations

A key strength of Winepartners lies in our close daily collaboration across all three Nordic markets: Finland, Norway, and Sweden. This integrated structure allows us to share insights, optimise strategies, and leverage synergies across borders.

Our flat organisational structure ensures fast and efficient decision-making, supported by deep and long-standing market expertise.

In Finland, our logistics operations are handled in partnership with Ab ME Group Oy Ltd, ensuring reliable and streamlined distribution.

The Finnish Market

Alcoholic beverages in Finland are sold through the government-owned monopoly Alko, which operates around 350 stores nationwide. The Finnish monopoly sells approximately 40 million litres of wine annually, making it a structured yet attractive market for focused and professional operators.