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ART & WINE STORIES BY SOMMELIER LENA EKBERG

TERROIR / GALLERY

Art & Wine. Paintings inspired by the wine world and the concept of terroir, by sommelier Lena Ekberg. Browse the gallery for an overview of current work. Please find more information below. For more detailes and to buy art: info@wineinspirationstockholm.se

Art & Wine / Lena Ekberg

Lena Ekberg is a Creative Director and sommelier, focusing on the world of wine also as an artist.

Through her art, Lena aims to tell the stories of wine’s origins in yet another way. Her paintings serve as decorative objects for interiors rather than traditional fine art. Each piece comes with a background story, offering inspiration and a deeper understanding of the world of quality wine and artisanal, sustainable work.

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TERROIR / THE ART CONCEPT

It’s a sense of place that define handcrafted, exceptional wines. For artisanal winemakers, conveying a wine’s origin is essential, and terroir — the combination of soil, climate, tradition, and more — tells that distinctive story. In Lena Ekberg’s work, terroir becomes the inspiration for abstract art, interpreting the character of different wine regions, soils, places, and styles. Each painting has its own wine story, for decorative appeal and a deeper connection to the honest world of wine.

ART & WINE STORIES BY
Lena Ekberg
Creative Director | Sommelier | Artist

TERROIR / CURRENT WORK

TERROIR

Layers

From heaven to vineyard soil. Distinct layers of topsoil and subsoil, such as limestone, sandstone, chalk, clay or sandy loam, make up the exact soil profile that contributes to wine traits of minerality and structure.

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 100 x 100 x 5 CM
Floating frame of natural, massive oak.
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TERROIR

Forest Floor

Black grapes, notes of forest floor and glimmering gold in the glass. Different expressions depending on vineyard site, conditions, winemaking, and age. At times, complex red wines can reveal wonderful notes of forest floor. Dark and deep wine nuances – such as those from the Côte d’Or in Burgundy – are echoed in this painting of deep soils, earth and minerality.

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 100 x 100 x 5 CM
Floating frame of white-stained pine.
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TERROIR

Cover Crops

Vineyard strategy. To grow cover crops between the rows of vines promotes soil balance and biodiversity – and it may also create beautiful vineyards.

COVER CROPS
ACRYLIC ON WOOD | 60 x 120 x 5 cm
Floating frame of natural, solid oak.
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TERROIR

Rosato Scuro

With inpiration from the darker rosato or rosé styles, full of structure, tension, and grip. Savory styles to long for.

ROSATO SCURO
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 80x120x5 CM
Floating frame of natural, solid oak.
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TERROIR

Bourgogne Bliss

Beautiful slopes of outstanding vineyard sites in Burgundy produce elegant red wines. In the lovely village of Beaune, a glass of pinot noir can create a truly memorble wine experience, built on the sense of place and terroir.

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 100 x 100 x 5 CM
Floating frame of white-stained pine.
To buy art etc: info@wineinspirationstockholm.se

TERROIR

Morning Mist

Vineyard sites in warm districts or microclimates can benefit from mist that gives protection from too heavy sunlight. A beautiful way to start the day.

MORNING MIST
ACRYLIC ON WOOD | 60x120x5 CM
Floating frame of natural, solid oak.
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TERROIR

Off Provence

Off the cost and the light rosé wine. On the other side of the mountains there is a beautiful contrast to discover. Impressions of forests, vineyards, and a landscape charred black from wildfires.

OFF PROVENCE
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 100 x 100 x 5 cm
Floating frame of white-stained pine.
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TERROIR

Schist

Vines and soils. Soil composition is an important factor behind a quality wine. In schist vines go deep, and become tolerant to draught and weather variations. Schist also contributes with minerality and structure in the wine.

SCHIST
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 100 x 100 x 5 cm
Floating frame of natural, massive oak.
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TERROIR

Restful Night

Golden tranquility in the vineyard. Nights with lower temperatures provide beneficial rest for the vines, promoting good acidity and balance in grapes and wines.

RESTFUL NIGHT
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 50 x 100 x 5 CM
Floating frame of white-stained pine.
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TERROIR

Chalk Meets Clay in Champagne

Côte des Bar is perhaps the most interesting district in Champagne today, situated to the southeast, halfway to Chablis. The landscape and soils are different here. The well-known chalk soils of central Champagne meet a clay-rich soil type known as Kimmeridgian. The attitude is different too, more laid back, with a greater sense of space and artisanal vibes. The district accounts for a quarter of Champagne’s total vineyard area, and pinot noir is the dominant grape. Where chalk meets clay is where it’s happening.

CHALK MEETS CLAY IN CHAMPAGNE
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 40 x 100 x 5 cm
Floating frame of white-stained pine.
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TERROIR

Sand, Silt and Clay

From fine to even finer. Soils transition from sand to silt and then to clay. Clay soils are beneficial in hot, dry regions, as they have a high capacity to retain water. Clay also provides nutrients and cool, consistent temperatures for vine roots. In warmer vineyards this slows down maturation and promotes acidity. Some well-known examples include Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Vosne-Romanée. Roots in clay can be ideal.

SAND, SILT AND CLAY
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 40 x 100 x 5 CM
Floating frame of white-stained pine.
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TERROIR

Mallorcan Soils

A special type of sandstone, marès, is found throughout Mallorca. It formes the basis of beautiful walls, buildings, and architectural details. It’s also the component of the soils that are home to local grape varieties, such as callet, mantonegro, gorgollassa, giró ros and others. Marès stone is porous and contributes to good drainage. The most common vineyard soil is called vermell, a mix of clay, limestone, and iron oxide. The overall impression of Mallorcan soils is a warm beige – a lovely backdrop for fantastic Mallorcan wines.

MALLORCAN SOILS
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 40 x 100 x 5 cm
Floating frame of white-stained pine.
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TERROIR

Golden Earth

Ask any grower or winemaker of quality, handcrafted wines, and the answer will be the same: a good wine is made in the vineyard, and it all starts with the soil – living, rich, and structured. The right type of soil is pure gold, to be preserved using sustainable methods. Old vineyards are treasures to care for, while young ones should be planted with a vision to grow old for future generations. The focus is golden earth.

GOLDEN EARTH
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 40 x 100 x 5 cm
Including floating frame of white-stained pine.
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TERROIR

Volcanic Soils

Some very interesting vineyard sites have soils composed largely of volcanic ash and lava, either in high concentrations or mixed in smaller amounts. Around still-active volcanoes, such as Etna on Siciliy and the volcanoes of the Canary Islands, the soils are almost black or dark grey, and the high degree of volcanic material lends a distinctive minerality to the wines. On the slopes of Etna, grapes grow at favourably high altitudes and send their roots deep in the poor ground, struggling, and at the same time, achieving high quality through a tough excistence. The Etna DOC appellation is home to many wonderful red and white wines with structure and complexity. The village of Passopisciaro, on Etna’s northern side, is a good base for winery excursions in this beautiful area.

VOLCANIC SOILS
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 40 x 100 x 5 cm
Floating frame of white-stained pine.
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TERROIR

Nerello Mascalese

Sicily’s and Etna’s black grape, nerello mascalese, is truly exceptional. Grown in different contrade (vineyard sites) it can produce high-quality wines with varied expressions. Versante Nord, the northern slope, is the preferred location. The old vines grow deep, absorbing all the mineral traits that the poor soils provide. A beautiful birthplace of remarkable wines.

NERELLO MASCALESE
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | 40 x 100 x 5 cm
Floating frame of white-stained pine.
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