date:Feb 18, 2013
gh the state run Systembolaget. Swedish taxes for example levy SEK22 (a little over 2) on each litre of wine and there are further VAT taxes of 25%.
In Denmark there is a higher charge for sparkling wines amounting to 16 and 25% VAT too, while Finland is the most expensive of the lot with an excise rate of 28 and 23% VAT.
Despite this the enthusiasm for fine wine is undiminished and with cuisine that matches the likes of Champagne and German whites very well.
Scandinavia is sophisticated, sta