Ask Carlotta About Her Last Burgundy

Demo moved to the 14th floor of We Land tower in Ruoholahti in October 2024 — trading Punavuori's street-level intimacy for panoramic sea views. Helsinki's longest-running Michelin star (since 2007) now has a setting to match the ambition. Sommelier Carlotta Lanza curates 400+ labels with a Burgundy depth that rivals restaurants twice the price. The question 'Which Burgundy would you drink on your last day?' has reportedly never produced the same answer twice. Itämerenkatu 25, 14th floor. Aiming for a second star from the new perch.

What to do there

3 things to do

1. 1 Ask Carlotta Which Burgundy She'd Choose Last Wine · Free

   Demo is at Uudenmaankatu 9-11 in Punavuori. Sommelier Carlotta Lanza curates 400+ labels with a Burgundy depth that rivals restaurants twice the price. The question that has reportedly never produced the same answer twice: 'If you could only drink one Burgundy for the rest of your life, which would it be?' Ask her directly (or ask your server to relay the question). The answer reveals a sommelier's relationship with wine at its most personal — not what's most expensive or prestigious, but what she'd actually choose. Demo has held its Michelin star since 2007 — the longest-running star in Helsinki.

   Backup: If Carlotta isn't working your service, ask any server the same question. Demo trains its entire team on the wine list.

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2. 2 Count 19 Years of Consistency on the Wine List History · Free

   Ask for Demo's full wine list and turn to the Burgundy section. Count the distinct producers — typically 20-40, ranging from village-level Bourgogne to Grand Cru. This depth is unusual for a Nordic city and reflects 19 consecutive years of Michelin-starred buying power. Ask which producer they've worked with the longest. The answer maps Helsinki's Burgundy supply chain — who was shipping to Finland before it was fashionable. Demo's list is a historical document: it shows how a single restaurant's consistency shaped an entire city's fine wine imports.

   Backup: If the full list isn't available (some restaurants keep Burgundy in a separate reserve list), ask the sommelier for 'the deepest section of your list' — it's always Burgundy.

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3. 3 Taste the Most Experienced Pairing in Helsinki Wine · Price: very high · Optional

   Order Demo's tasting menu with wine pairing. Since 2007 — 19 consecutive years — Demo has maintained its Michelin star while Helsinki's restaurant scene exploded around it. The wine pairing reflects this longevity: confident, composed, rarely trend-chasing. Compare the pairing style to what you experienced at other Helsinki restaurants. Demo's pairings lean classic — more Burgundy and Bordeaux than Georgian qvevri — because the kitchen's style demands wines with track records, not experiments.

   Backup: If the full pairing is above budget, order the tasting menu without pairing and ask the sommelier for a single glass that represents Demo's identity. They always have an answer.

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