Let me mixtape

The What Are You Listening? -mixtape series is all about music-wine pairing. It brings together carefully selected wines and top mixtapes by the most interesting selectors from the neighbourhood.

Curated by @djaleksialeksi

Graphic design by Aliina Kauranne

№9: Tane Lee

Happy 2022! There might not be a better way to start the year than with a new What Are You Listening? -mix. We’ll start the year slow and dive deep in to Tane Lee’s dub mix. So relax, sip your favourite wine and let the new energy flow.

”All vinyl from Kingston to Toppila.” is how Tane Lee describes the mix.

The perfect wine to go with this mix is beautiful Il Monte Caro Valpolicella superioure , from the classic region It has wonderful berry notes to it, it’s well balanced and nicely acidic. Perfect for sipping on these crisp winter evenings while listening to great music <3

💜 Enjoy❤️

 

№8: Malla

Put your candles on, get your wine ready and turn up the volume: it’s time for the December edition of the What Are You Listening? -mix. As an ultimate xmas present, we are more than excited to have multitalented Malla as our guest. The mix introduces inspirational tracks behind her own production.

”This is the feeling what came out this time. Quite fast stuff and quite Friday pre-party vibes.” is how she describes the inspirational mix. Hope you’ll love it as we do.

And the wine to enjoy with this mixtape is Perspektive Rot 2018 by our good friends @koppitschwine is a blend of best grape varieties : Blaufränkisch & St.Laurent. A dark, complex and beautifully balanced red wine from the North 💙
Can’t think of a nicer bottle to open on a cold and dark winter evening ❄️ works kinda like a substitute to a warming fireplace (if you’re not lucky enough to own one) 🪵🔥

🖤Enjoy💚

 

№7: DJ Fiskars

Here comes the November sun 🌞 it’s time for the next What Are You Listening? -mix.

This time we are thrilled to have a living legend – DJ Fiskars @fiskars – opening his record collection for us! This mix gives energy, light and rare musical treats for you and your mind.

”70 minutes of god-tier city pop, jazz funk greats, awesome 12”s from Africa… all u need to get ur drink on.” is how DJ Fiskars describes the mix.

The perfect wine to go with this mix is IULI UMBERTA – a beautiful and a bit complex Barbera from Piemonte.

💙Enjoy 💚

№6: emkay

It’s time for the new What Are You Listening? -mix. This time we are pleased to have super multitalented @emkaybymk mixing for the series. This one is pure fire – hope you’ll love it as we do! 💜🧡

”Beginning with a soft start, we smoothly sail through soothing and hypnotic sounds, gently lifting off to a bubbly finish, aimed to make your head bob and your hips swing.” is how she describes the mix.

Recommended wine for this mixtape is Mas Gomà La Volta Brut Nature:

Cava that breaks the bank! Beautifully toasty scent and and a perfectly creamy foam, what else do you need?

💜 Enjoy 🧡

№5: Jese

Endless summer days are turning into starry September nights and the next What Are You Listening -mixtape is here. This time we are thrilled to have DJ Jese – the disco ambassador of Jyväskylä – as our next guest. @dj-jese

”Take a look at the stars and let the music take you there, higher. I tried my best to have a cosmic starry disco night somewhere in the Mediterranean atmosphere in this 100% vinyl mix.” is how he describes the mix.

The wine to go with this mixtape is Cric Cric from the legendary Clos Lentiscus. This 100% Xarel-lo comes in a 1L bottle. Super fresh and crispy white to enjoy with the best people.

💚Have a glass, put more volume and enjoy the moment. 💜

№4: Marju

We’re super pleased to have Marju as the next guest of the What Are You Listening -mixtape series. ✨ @djmarju

”When the sun sets, nocturnal animals begin their wanders and mischiefs. The play continues until the daylight is born again.” is how she describes the magical mix.

The perfect wine for this mix is Weninger Ponzichter – a lighter red with notes of blueberry and black currant, perfect for August evening gatherings. ❤️‍🔥
You Can order yours to any Alko near to You from the webshop!

💛 Enjoy 💛

№3: Jori Hulkkonen

We’re overly happy to have legendary Jori Hulkkonen as the next guest of the mix-series. ✨@theofficialjorihulkkonen

”Suomen pohjoisimmassa merellisessä saaristossa, Kemijoen suistossa valoisan kesäyön hiljaisuudessa, lipuvan kanootin rauhan lailla nämä äänet liikkuvat tyynen sulavasti kohti saunan rantaa, ja vilvoittavan yöuinnin jälkeen, kas lasi tuota maittavaa punaista kultaa.” is how he describes the mix.

The perfect wine for this mix Valtolla Rosso is a dramatic red wine – ripe grape, depth and acidity ♥️

? Enjoy ❤️

№2: Jenifa

Today’s 1st of June and that means another What Are You Listening? -mixtape ❤️ The series is all about music-wine pairing. It brings together carefully selected wines and top quality mixtapes by the most interesting selectors from the neighbourhood.

We’re happy to have Jenifa @jenni-talvikki as the next selector of the series. ”When I close my eyes, I begin to see” is how she describes the mix. So dive deep into the dreamy and mystic summer set by Jenifa now. ✨?‍♂️

The perfect wine for this mix is MaterVi ‘s “Anonimo” . For a rosé wine it’s on the darker side, with lots of depth and beautiful complexity in its taste. ?❤️??
Get it from Alkos : Tukkutori, Käpylä, Eteläesplanadi, Otaniemi and Myrtsi.

? Enjoy ?

№1: Handshaking

We’re happy to have Handshaking as the selector for our first ever episode. ”Walking alone the sparkling coastline overwhelmed by feelings brought by the new season” is how he describes the mix.

The perfect natural wine for this mix is ”RiFol” by Ezio Cerruti. Delicious and bubbly pet’nat with gentle elderflower-vibes and beautiful faded yellow colour.

? Enjoy ?